Thats the color they are, I did not use a flash with them. I think I might just flush them. I have plenty of other bristles in the tank that are smaller, and I am sure there are more of these too. That was the first time I have been stung by a bigger one, man it sure does sting at first. the quils were bigger then I thought.
I could also throw them in the fuge, but there is plenty in there too.