Bristleworms (Polychaetes) | Photos & Profile Information
Although a general label placed on polycheates or the marine worms class of the Annelida phylum as a whole, it is the Amphinomidae or Fireworm family members in this group that are considered to be "true" Bristleworms. Learn to identify the good types to keep, and the bad boys to remove, as these types propagate rapidly, possess stinging and sometimes toxic hairs, and are roving predators.
Bristleworms?
Q. I recently set up a marine aquarium. I bought some live rock from the local pet shop and put it into the tank, now I have some worm looking things that look like millipeds. What are they?
Q. I recently set up a marine aquarium. I bought some live rock from the local pet shop and put it into the tank, now I have some worm looking things that look like millipeds. What are they?
Bristleworms Profile
From your Guides, learn about what Bristleworms are, which types are beneficial to your tank as substrate cleaners, how to prevent unwanted infestations, and methods for removal.
From your Guides, learn about what Bristleworms are, which types are beneficial to your tank as substrate cleaners, how to prevent unwanted infestations, and methods for removal.
Hawaiian Orange Fireworm Photo
A common segmented marine worm that is found in Hawaii as well as other tropical seas worldwide, a very nice close-up shot taken by Debbie of what is named an Orange Fireworm, which is one of many Eurythoe species bristleworms that usually feeds on detritus and other organic matter, and therefore may be considered a beneficial tank janitor.
A common segmented marine worm that is found in Hawaii as well as other tropical seas worldwide, a very nice close-up shot taken by Debbie of what is named an Orange Fireworm, which is one of many Eurythoe species bristleworms that usually feeds on detritus and other organic matter, and therefore may be considered a beneficial tank janitor.
Hawaiian Lined Fireworm Photo
A very nice photo of an Hawaiian Lined Fireworm by Keoki and Yuko Stender displayed at About Saltwater Aquariums.
A very nice photo of an Hawaiian Lined Fireworm by Keoki and Yuko Stender displayed at About Saltwater Aquariums.
DIY Simple Aquarium Trap
From your Guides, a very simple do-it-yourself aquarium trap design to help catch difficult to capture fish, but that can be easily modified to help remove Bristleworms and Mantis Shrimps as well.
From your Guides, a very simple do-it-yourself aquarium trap design to help catch difficult to capture fish, but that can be easily modified to help remove Bristleworms and Mantis Shrimps as well.
Bristleworm Discussions
From the Krib, email discussions in a forums format where you can read about Bristle and Fireworms, including how to handle and remove them from your aquarium.
From the Krib, email discussions in a forums format where you can read about Bristle and Fireworms, including how to handle and remove them from your aquarium.
Bristleworm FAQ for Reefkeepers
From Rob Toonen's Article Archive at the reefs.org site, Rob profiles misunderstood Bristleworms in great detail, as well as oddities and other "wormy" things that are NOT polychaetes. He also includes a frequently posted questions about polychaetes Q & A section.
From Rob Toonen's Article Archive at the reefs.org site, Rob profiles misunderstood Bristleworms in great detail, as well as oddities and other "wormy" things that are NOT polychaetes. He also includes a frequently posted questions about polychaetes Q & A section.
Bristleworm FAQ's
From WetWebMedia, Robert Fenners gives his answers to commonly asked questions about Bristle/Fireworms to learn more about them.
From WetWebMedia, Robert Fenners gives his answers to commonly asked questions about Bristle/Fireworms to learn more about them.
Bristleworm Photo
From the FINS Fish Photo Index, a snapshot of this worm that can be a real pest in a saltwater aquarium. Use caution with these, they can sting.
From the FINS Fish Photo Index, a snapshot of this worm that can be a real pest in a saltwater aquarium. Use caution with these, they can sting.
Fireworm Photo
From Hawai'i Coral Reef Network's Marine Invertebrates Index, at the top of this Segmented Worms section there is a photo of the stinging Fireworm (Eurythoe complanata).
From Hawai'i Coral Reef Network's Marine Invertebrates Index, at the top of this Segmented Worms section there is a photo of the stinging Fireworm (Eurythoe complanata).
Bristleworm Predator
From the Krib, email exchanges about using Arrow Crabs as natural predators in your aquarium for removing Bristleworms.
From the Krib, email exchanges about using Arrow Crabs as natural predators in your aquarium for removing Bristleworms.
Bristleworms - Are They Dangerous To My Clams?
From J. Charles Delbeek's August 1997 Aquarium Fish Magazine column, Steve Calvert asks this questions and Charles gives his answer.
From J. Charles Delbeek's August 1997 Aquarium Fish Magazine column, Steve Calvert asks this questions and Charles gives his answer.
Bristleworms FAQ
From Robert Metelsky's Simplified Reefkeeping FAQs, Robert replies to an aquarist's questions about how to remove Bristleworms, noting that aside from the bad stinging fireworms, there are benefical reef cleaner types as well.
From Robert Metelsky's Simplified Reefkeeping FAQs, Robert replies to an aquarist's questions about how to remove Bristleworms, noting that aside from the bad stinging fireworms, there are benefical reef cleaner types as well.
Bristleworms Removal FAQ
From Robert Metelsky's Simplified Reef Keeping site, a list of suggested methods for how to remove Brislteworms from your tank.
From Robert Metelsky's Simplified Reef Keeping site, a list of suggested methods for how to remove Brislteworms from your tank.
Removing Questionable Reef Creatures FAQ
From Robert Metelsky's Simplified Reef Keeping site, tips for removing crabs, bristleworms, and mantis shrimps from live rock, as well as notes about dealing with some other types of questionable reef life.
From Robert Metelsky's Simplified Reef Keeping site, tips for removing crabs, bristleworms, and mantis shrimps from live rock, as well as notes about dealing with some other types of questionable reef life.
Marine Animal Sting First-Aid
This page from Wildlife Safety covers Stone Fish stings, but the suggested hot water first aid method works very well for any type of marine animal stings.
This page from Wildlife Safety covers Stone Fish stings, but the suggested hot water first aid method works very well for any type of marine animal stings.