Wounded Brittle Star

[BFEHRENBACH]

Does anyone know if a bristle worm will attack a brittle star? My brittle was missing a leg this morning when I woke up, and tonight when I found the missing leg, a bristle worm withdrew back into a nearby shell when the flashlight hit him. I have heard that bristles weren't bad for an aquarium, so I haven't been worrying about them, but if they are attacking my inverts, I will definately keep an eye out for them.

Any advice is appreciated!!

[PRDubois]

He probally just found the leg. It is his task to get rid of it.

[reefworm]

agreed. that's how worms get their bad rap - guilt by association. they detect dead/dying tissue way before we do, go to work on it, then get blamed for attacking what appears [to us] to be a healthy coral, clam, etc. be glad you have them!