Black worms

[Khwee]

wassup everyone,

i been feeding my fish live blackworms. I was wondering if you could feed them dead ones? Can you freeze the dead ones? Or are you better off just feeding live ones and throwing away when u see no movement in the containment.

 

[ndrwater]

I feed blackworms a d have for years. I keep mine in the smallest Rubbermaid/Tupperware o tainer that comes with the pack. Instilled holes in the lid and keep the works in the fridge.
I go through about 3 oz a week. By day 7, there is a source in the bottom.. The dead ones. I try to keep that stuff out of the tank...

 

[Phycodurus]

i don’t feed the dead ones if they look like they’re starting to fall apart, but i rarely get to that point. i wouldn’t bother freezing the dead ones.

i buy two “portions” at a time, store the live blackworms in a plastic container (like the kind for chinese takeout for soups or pho) and keep it in the fridge with the lid (no holes). two portions generally lasts me one week.

i rinse with fresh (refrigerated) water every other day when i pull out the amount of blackworms i want to feed the tank; drain excess water; put back in fridge.

the feeding portion i let soak with 2-3 drops of liquid vitamins for 15 minutes before i feed the tanks.

 

[TriggerFinger]

Where are you all getting the worms from? @Phycodurus @ndrwater @Khwee

 

[Khwee]

Where are you all getting the worms from? @Phycodurus @ndrwater @Khwee

Im in sf and there are a few lfs that have em.

 

[Phycodurus]

Where are you all getting the worms from?

my LFS. you may have to call around as not all LFS will carry them.

i’ve been meaning to culture white worms. Paul B posted a great write up several years ago: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/give-your-white-worms-a-bath.350754/

 

[TriggerFinger]

They are hard to come by in the Midwest where I’m at.