Things You'll Need
- Small opaque plastic food container with lid
- 1 piece of raw clam, mussel, scallop or fish
- 1 piece of cooked shrimp (optional)
- Knife or razor blade
Instructions
Make a homemade trap or buy one premade. Follow the manufacturer's directions if using a premade trap. Saltwater aquarium hobbyists often cite homemade traps as more effective than premade.
Cut an X-shaped hole in the lid of a plastic container with a knife or razor blade if making your own bristle worm trap. The "X" should be slightly smaller than the diameter of the worm. Push the cut plastic inward so that bristle worms can enter the baited container but not get back out.
Place your choice of bristle worm bait inside the container. One small cooked shrimp or chunk of raw clam, mussel, scallop or fish is sufficient bait to catch bristle worms.
Fill the baited container with aquarium water to sink it to the bottom of the tank. Place it in an area where bristle worms are likely to hide.
Turn off any lighting to draw out the bristle worms. They come out when it is dark and hide from the light. Change the bait food at least every 48 hours to help prevent fouling the water.