Feather Duster Worms, Sabellastarte sp., are a popular and attractive addition to marine aquariums. These worms are filter feeders, using their feather-like appendages to capture tiny planktonic particles from the water column. They are non-photosynthetic so they can be placed in lower lighting areas of your aquarium.
These worms are relatively easy to care for, and can tolerate a wide range of water conditions. They prefer a sand substrate, which they will use to anchor themselves in place and can be placed in moderate to high flow areas of the tank. They will feed of of Plankton in your water column and will benefit from the addition of foods like Phytoplankton or leftovers from frozen cube foods. Once they attach to a solid surface they typically stay there for good. They can eject their feathery plume if attacked but will regrow a new one in time. They can also make a new protective outer tube if they somehow are removed from their existing one.
Feather Dusters are a great addition to a reef aquarium, providing natural filtration and a unique, natural aesthetic. They are entertaining in the way they quickly retract into their tubes when threatened by a passing fish. Add a Feather Duster to your sand and have fun watching it grow while it filters your water.
These worms are relatively easy to care for, and can tolerate a wide range of water conditions. They prefer a sand substrate, which they will use to anchor themselves in place and can be placed in moderate to high flow areas of the tank. They will feed of of Plankton in your water column and will benefit from the addition of foods like Phytoplankton or leftovers from frozen cube foods. Once they attach to a solid surface they typically stay there for good. They can eject their feathery plume if attacked but will regrow a new one in time. They can also make a new protective outer tube if they somehow are removed from their existing one.
Feather Dusters are a great addition to a reef aquarium, providing natural filtration and a unique, natural aesthetic. They are entertaining in the way they quickly retract into their tubes when threatened by a passing fish. Add a Feather Duster to your sand and have fun watching it grow while it filters your water.