Bristle worms are aquatic creatures that grow inside aquariums. They are parasites that not only eat fish food but also eat vegetation, coral and soft-bodied sea creatures. They also grow quickly and can reach lengths of 24 inches, taking up valuable aquarium space. For this reason, remove bristle worms as soon as you first notice them. A few basic kitchen supplies are all you need to make a trap.

Instructions

• Place an opaque plastic food container on a flat surface and fill the bottom with a single layer of some type of meat as the bait. Some suggested bait options, according to the NetPet website, are cooked small shrimp, raw mussels, raw oysters, raw fish or raw clams.
• Place the lid on the container on a cutting board and cut a small "x" in the center with a knife. Make the size of the "X" the same size as the body of the worm. If you don't know the size of the worm, start smaller then increase the size of the opening later.
• Push down on the center of the "X" gently with your finger to create an opening to allow the worm inside.
• Secure lid on top of container.
• Place the trap on the bottom of the aquarium at the approximate location of the worm. Most worms hide near rocks and corals.

Tips and Warnings

• Make the bait the size of a pea.
• To determine if all the bristle worms have been trapped, turn off all lights and wait at least two hours. Look at the aquarium under a red light to see if any worms are visible.

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