AHHH!!! Attacked by bristle worm! HELP!!!

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  1. aquariaman

    aquariaman Pajama Cardinal

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    Please, i have hundreds of bristles through out my finger and it hurst like *beep! Please, any suggestions!!!!
     
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  2. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    Duct tape.
     
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  3. Reeron

    Reeron Blue Ringed Angel

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    Vinegar.

    Cover the effected area with vinegar for half an hour. The vinegar will dissolve the bristles as they are calcerous. This technique can be used after using the duct tape to ensure all have been removed.
     
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  4. aquariaman

    aquariaman Pajama Cardinal

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    I just tried it. I tried to even wrap it around the bristles but they are going in very direction it just punctures it deeper! My friends running to the store to get vinegar right now as it says it will disolve it.
     
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  5. aquariaman

    aquariaman Pajama Cardinal

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    haha! awesome! i will try it!
     
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  6. aquariaman

    aquariaman Pajama Cardinal

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    one more question. how long can kenya tree coral be out of water for? i was taking a big rock out that had tons of kenya on it to take it into the lfs but now its just sittin there. can it last 1 hr to 1 1/2 hours out of water????
     
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  7. SushiGirl

    SushiGirl Barracuda

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    Don't know if it would last that long. You can't just put it back in the water?
     
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  8. NanaReefer

    NanaReefer Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    Or at least turkey baste it with tank water keeping it wet.
     
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  9. Kevin_E

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    Too late now, but yes, it should be fine.
     
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  10. NanoMano

    NanoMano Gigas Clam

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    Yup vinegar I have tried it damn bristles hurt like a "B"
     
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