Urgent goby eat a Bristle Worm

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  1. con999

    con999 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    ok well i have had this watchman for almost a year now, i looked into my tank and i thought he had little furs on his face, well he was having a hard time beathing and i say in his mouth a 1 inch Bristle Worm. well now im freaking can anyone tell me what to do
     
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  3. TheSaltwaterGuy

    TheSaltwaterGuy Banned

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    maybe try to entice the worm out with something; not sure what though...
     
  4. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    You might be able to remove the worm if you can catch the goby. After that it is wait and hope.
     
  5. con999

    con999 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    he hes hiding under the rocks and fipping out so i dont think ill be able to get him
     
  6. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    i believe someone else had there clown take in a bristle worm, those are the ones that hurt when they sting/pinch/bite you right? i imagine the only way to get it out is catching the goby.
     
  7. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    Go watch TV. It's likely fine. That's how one learns......Well, I'll never do THAT again. After all, that's why these animals have these defenses.
     
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  9. con999

    con999 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    but the neddels or little things off the worms are even in his eyes
     
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    Corailline Super Moderator

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    +1

    Any thing you do will stress the fish far more.
     
  11. con999

    con999 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    ok i wont touch him at all
     
  12. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    Well, then you might get a case of popeye. A simple search here will tell you how to handle it if popeye occurs.

    Since there is nothing you can do right now.......chill!!! I wasn't joking. Go watch TV.