Cluster Duster, Colored

General information

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. 

It is an omnivore and prefers consuming plankton.

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

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.

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.