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Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum with a 2 month old tank and I had a weird question.
Does anyone know if eating bristle worms hurt the fish that eat them? I know the six line wrasse are known for controlling the worms but doesn't it bother the fish to have those bristles suck in its mouth? Maybe they are designed that way? If so, what's up with gobies and dottybacks eating bristle worms as well? It must hurt them or make them uncomfortable at the very least. When I say hurt I dont mean pain, I guess I just mean inhibiting their normal function? (Not being able to close its mouth etc). I know size plays a factor but for arguments sake let's just say the fish is always the predator in this situation.
And if it doesn't hurt them, why dont all carnivorous fish eat these worms?
Does anyone know if eating bristle worms hurt the fish that eat them? I know the six line wrasse are known for controlling the worms but doesn't it bother the fish to have those bristles suck in its mouth? Maybe they are designed that way? If so, what's up with gobies and dottybacks eating bristle worms as well? It must hurt them or make them uncomfortable at the very least. When I say hurt I dont mean pain, I guess I just mean inhibiting their normal function? (Not being able to close its mouth etc). I know size plays a factor but for arguments sake let's just say the fish is always the predator in this situation.
And if it doesn't hurt them, why dont all carnivorous fish eat these worms?