Bristleworm Exterminators

Often unseen, most mini-reef aquariums will have many bristleworms hidden in the sand bed and among the lower rocks. If you ever come out at night and suddenly light the aquarium, you will see these scavengers crawling around the sand bed. While the smaller worms generally pose no problems, larger types, five inches plus, can start to bother clams and other low level corals and anemones. The best control is the natural control, using predators to control the population of the Bristleworms. The Exterminator pack includes Coral Banded Shrimp and Bicolor Pseudochromis. Both will consume bristleworms, while the Coral Banded Shrimp will also scavenge detritus and occasionally act as a Cleaner Shrimp for the fish. The Bicolor Pseudochromis will readily adapt to other meaty based prepared foods. Be aware that they prefer to "catch" their food as it drifts in the water.

The 30 gallon size contains 1 Bicolor Pseudochromis and 2 Coral banded shrimp.

The 55 gallon size contains 1 Bicolor Pseudochromis and 4 Coral banded shrimp.

The 75 gallon size contains 1 Bicolor Pseudochromis and 5 Coral banded shrimp.