When it rains!

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Jahdiel
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When it rains!

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Man when it rains it pours. Recently I spotted a bristleworm while taking night shots. Concerned about this becoming a problem, I rushed right out and purchased an arrow crab. Assured that they are reef safe and friendly to inverts and fish! So I cheerfully put him into our tank to start his work. Immediately upon placing him in, he starts plucking at our new star polups :? Ok so maybe he just found something in there, no worry. Well a few days later I awake to see my favorite fish floating, with no apparent reason. Now if this isn't bad enough, later that day, I look in the tank only to discover :shock: it is killing one of my emerald crabs. So I get on the net and research these villains and discover that some have a tendancy to enjoy reaking havoc on small guys by stabbing them. :evil: I learned my lesson on that one. Ok it Really needs to stop raining now.
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Post by Amyjoe »

What is really going to piss you off is bristle worms are not really a problem....
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Post by Jahdiel »

It's a safe bet to say, the arrow crab was more problem then the worm.
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Post by reeferpuffer »

bristle worms are good for your tank, they eat dead or decaying matter
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Post by fishgills »

Bummer sorry for your loss.
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Post by Jahdiel »

Thanks. I guarantee I will research "So called problems" closer next time.
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