Bispira guinensis (White Feather Duster)

The Bispira guinensis, better known as the White Feather Duster, is a beautiful and graceful tube worm that makes a striking addition to any marine aquarium. With its brilliant, white plumage, it...

The Bispira guinensis , better known as the White Feather Duster, is a beautiful and graceful tube worm that makes a striking addition to any marine aquarium. With its dazzling white crown of delicate tentacles, this tube worm creates a vibrant accent among coral and rock. The White Feather Duster is popular among marine aquarists for its unique appearance and its useful role as a filter in the aquarium. Its peaceful nature and easy care make this species suitable for both novice and experienced aquarium enthusiasts. The Bispira guinensis lives in a protective tube and extends its beautiful crown to filter plankton and floating debris from the water, contributing to clear water quality. With proper care and a stable aquarium climate, this tube worm can be a showpiece in your marine aquarium for years.

Features

• Graceful, white tentacle crown up to about 8 cm in diameter
• Lives in a self-made, flexible tube of organic material
• Filters plankton and floating debris from the water
• Quiet and peaceful, suitable for community aquariums
• Not aggressive towards other invertebrates or fish
• Suitable for nano and larger marine aquariums
• Adds natural beauty and movement to the aquarium

Care

• Required water temperature: 22-26°C
• Salinity: 1.023-1.025 SG
• Regular supply of fine plankton or liquid food for filter feeders
• Avoid aggressive fish or shrimp that might pull on the tentacles
• Stable water values and low nitrate and phosphate levels promote health
• Place in a spot with moderate flow so the animal can filter well
• If the tube worm feels threatened, it can retreat into its tube