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Marine Worms – Christmas Tree Worms & Tube Worms For Reef Tanks Australia
Marine Worm Care Guide
Marine Worms such as Christmas Tree Worms (Spirobranchus species) and Tube Worms are fascinating reef-safe invertebrates that add natural movement, colour, and biodiversity to marine aquariums. Commonly found in live rock systems, these worms extend beautiful feather-like crowns or spiral feeding structures that react to light, flow, and tank activity, making them a highly engaging addition to reef tanks across Australia.
Christmas Tree Worms are typically embedded within live coral skeletons or rock and will retract instantly when disturbed, while Tube Worms extend delicate filter-feeding fans into the water column to capture fine particles. These invertebrates thrive in mature reef systems with stable parameters and good plankton availability.
Care, Placement & FAQ
Placement: Attached to live rock in stable reef areas.
Lighting: Low to moderate lighting preferred.
Flow: Moderate flow to deliver suspended food.
Feeding: Filter feeders relying on plankton and fine particulate foods.
Temperament: Completely reef safe and non-aggressive.
FAQ:
Q: Are Christmas Tree Worms hard to keep?
A: They are best suited to established reef tanks with stable water quality and food availability.
Q: Can they move?
A: No, once settled into rock they remain permanently attached.
Why Buy Marine Worms From Aquamarine Aquaristic
All invertebrates are carefully selected and packed for safe overnight shipping across Australia with our Arrive Alive Guarantee.
Natural Reef Biodiversity for Your Aquarium
Marine Worms add motion, filtration benefits, and natural reef behaviour, enhancing both visual appeal and ecosystem health in mature reef systems.
Availability
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Care guide
Care difficulty
BeginnerModerateExpert
Beginner
Temperament
SkittishPeacefulSemi-agg.Aggressive
Peaceful
Maximum size
30cm
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15 cm
30 cm
Minimum tank size
40 litres
Reef safe
YesDiet
Filter Feeder – These invertebrates feed on fine particulate foods including phytoplankton, marine snow, dissolved organic matter, and specially formulated filter feeder foods. They require regular availability of microscopic food in the water column.
Shipping Allowed
Biosecurity Permitted Species Are Listed In The Individual Species As Per States Regulations.
Avoid these pitfalls
Common Mistakes to Avoid
please follow the path for success!
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Modern reef tanks can be too nutrient-poor. Without phytoplankton or fine food dosing, they slowly decline.
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Strong flow causes constant retraction and prevents proper feeding.
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Feather Dusters have delicate tubes, and Christmas Rock colonies are embedded in live rock — both can be easily damaged if handled roughly.
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Frequently asked questions
Find answers to common questions about our products and services
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Yes, they are completely reef safe and ideal for mixed reef aquariums.
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Yes, they rely on suspended micro foods like phytoplankton and plankton-based feeds.
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They are best suited to mature systems with stable water quality and established microfauna.
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They may retract due to stress, lack of food, poor water quality, or disturbance. Some may also abandon their tube if conditions are unsuitable.
