Kevinmc Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I need to I.D. a worm that I found in my newly set-up tank. It is about an 1-1 1/2 " long and red with one gray end that is about 1/2-3/4 ". I have 4 flame scallops, and they seem to fight with the worm. If the worm is now a safe member of the tank I will remove him next time I see him. Thanks Kevin (scratch) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Really need a pic. How do the scallops fight with a worm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Do a search for 'bristleworms'. See if that is what you have. They are usually the most common worms found in tanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevinmc Posted January 28, 2008 Author Share Posted January 28, 2008 Well, the flame scallops see or sense that the worm is there, and chase it away from the area that the scallop is in. The scallop does it's hopping, fluddering, maybe like it is trying to eat it or something. I hear conflicting stories about the bristleworn, in a poll, who has them? And who wants them out of their tanks? I am new to this hobby. So, if I could, I would like to poll the question, if that is possible. Thanks Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Bristleworms IMO don't usually harm anything and are great scavengers. If they become too large over 4-5" in length then I'd think about removing them. So does this mean IT IS a bristleworm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevinmc Posted January 28, 2008 Author Share Posted January 28, 2008 I have 1 arrow crab, will he take care of the worm before he get too big? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Yeah, except for very rare cases bristleworms are goodguys. From what I've read, the bad (coral eating) bristleworms are native to the Caribbean. If you have Pacific live rock the odds of getting one are really low. Flame scallops are really shy, most comfortable when they find a place to hunker down, hide and filter the water for food. Honestly, unless you tank is very large and well established the long-term outlook for Flame scallops is extremely poor (starve to death in a few months). Even if your tank can support them, to be happy they'll find a place to live well out of sight. IMO, they are one of the species that should just be left in the ocean. It's too bad, since they are so pretty. Anyways, it sounds like the scallops are just getting freaked out by a bristleworm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I have 1 arrow crab' date=' will he take care of the worm before he get too big?[/quote'] Thats a possiblity.... but no guarentee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevinmc Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 Thanks for your insight Andy, very good information for me to consider. You sound like you have a passion for the flame scallop. I would like to know what to feed them, I will go and get it in the morning for them. I have a beautiful tank, and I'm not just saying that. My goal is to have a well manages and maintained tank, with an eco-system that is will be one of many to be envied. I am not a big fish guy, my love is for inverts and the eco-system, I will never be one to have a swarming tank of fish. This 90 GAL tank is in my livingroom at it looks like a show piece in my opinion. I will care for the inverts like my own children. If you have any information for me concerning the care of the flame scallops please post it, or send me a (PM) so that I might do what is best for them. Thanks Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I'm afraid there is no good answer, Kevin. A mature system with 'fuge is the best starting place, though even then things are dicey. Check out: http://www.wetwebmedia.com/bivcompfaqs.htm and http://www.centralpets.com/animals/fish/saltwater_inverts/swi1825.html as good starting places for info on scallop care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jptrson Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Thanks for your insight Andy, very good information for me to consider. You sound like you have a passion for the flame scallop. I would like to know what to feed them, I will go and get it in the morning for them. I have a beautiful tank, and I'm not just saying that. Thanks Kevin I have had one in my tank now for 7 months, I shoot it with DT's about once a week. Not 100% positive this works, but apparently hasn't harmed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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