• Name:

    Cluster Duster, Colored

  • Family: Sabellidae
  • Species: Fan Worms
  • Scientific Name: Bispira brunnea
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General info about Cluster Duster, Colored

The Cluster Duster Fan Worm is so named because it grows in a colony of about 100 individuals in a single clump. It is red in color and it can grow up to 2 inches. It is sensitive to water changes and predators and it leaves its radioles (fan tentacles) behind when the environment is not suitable for growth anymore. 

Cluster Duster, Colored Diet & Nutrition

It is an omnivore and prefers consuming plankton. 

Cluster Duster, Colored Origin

It is native from the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and the Indo-Pacific. 

Caution with Cluster Duster, Colored

It should not be combined with other predatory fish, serpent stars, urchins, or any harmful invertebrate as it may tear the colony apart. 

Like most invertebrates, the Cluster Duster does not do well if there are large swings in water parameters. It also does not tolerate any type of metal traces in the water, therefore, it should never be in contact with any copper medications. 

Acclimating Cluster Duster, Colored

Most invertebrates do not like large swings in water parameters and the Cluster Duster is not an exception, so even though most hobbyists do not acclimate their cleaner crews it is suggested to do so. If you have a sump, float your cleaner crew in an area with low light to allow them to temperature acclimate first which should take about 15-20 min. Then it is best to slowly drip acclimate them to allow them to adjust to your water conditions.

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Cluster Duster, Colored Fan Worms Sabellidae Bispira brunnea

The Cluster Duster Fan Worm is so named because it grows in a colony of about 100 individuals in a single clump. It is red in color and it can grow up to 2 inches. It is sensitive to water changes and predators and it leaves its radioles (fan tentacles) behind when the environment is not suitable for growth anymore. 

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