Bristle worms live in reef environments.
Bristle worms can cause big problems for aquarium owners. They quickly grow to large sizes (up to 24 inches) and are voracious eaters, frequently out-competing the desirable species in your tank. Bristle worms can also reproduce in large numbers if not removed. So you would be advised to trap and remove the worm or worms before a small problem becomes a full infestation. Fortunately, a simple homemade trap is usually all you need to catch bristle worms.
Instructions
Instructions
1. Find a plastic food container, preferably opaque rather than transparent. If the container is opaque, the bristle worm will be attracted to the small rather than the sight of the bait inside. The container can be any shape or size, as long as it is big enough for the bristle worm (or worms) in your aquarium to fit inside. Clean the container thoroughly. Any dirt or food particles on the container can contaminate your aquarium.
2. Use a razor blade to cut two crossed slits in the shape of an X in the top of the container. The X should be slightly smaller than the diameter of the worm you are trying to catch.
3. Press the four loose plastic edges of the X gently inward with your fingers. The plastic pieces should be pointed into the container at about a 45-degree angle and remain in this position. This will allow the bristle worm to swim in through the hole, but make it very difficult to get out.
4. Place the bait inside the container. The bait can be cooked shrimp, raw scallop meat, fish roe, or raw clams or mussels. Use a few pea-sized pieces of bait.
5. Place the trap in your aquarium and hold it underwater until it fills up and is completely submerged. Leave it overnight, or over several nights, until you catch the bristle worm. This may take several days.
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