Family
Common name: Feather Duster Worms
Scientific name: Sabellidae
Sabellidae, commonly known as Feather Duster Worms or Fan Worms, are a family of sedentary polychaete worms. They are known for their beautiful, fan-like crowns of radioles, which are used for feeding and respiration. These worms often form symbiotic relationships with microorganisms and are beneficial for nutrient cycling in the aquarium. They are generally peaceful and can add both biological diversity and visual interest to a reef tank. Hobbyists appreciate them for their low maintenance and their ability to help keep the water clean by filtering out particulates.
- Common name: Social feather dusterScientific name: Bispira brunnea
- Common name: Banded FanwormScientific name: Bispira melanostigma
- Common name: Social Feather DusterScientific name: Bispira tricyclia
- Common name: Feather Duster WormScientific name: Bispira viola
- Common name: Twin fan wormScientific name: Bispira volutacornis
- Common name: St. Joseph's CardinalfishScientific name: Eurato sanctijosephi
- Common name: Red Feather DusterScientific name: Myxicola infundibulum
- Common name: Mediterranean FanwormScientific name: Sabella fallax
- Common name: feather dusterScientific name: Sabellastarte magnifica
- Common name: Indian feather duster wormScientific name: Sabellastarte spectabilis