malawi_man Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 What is everyone's opinions on feeding whiteworms exclusively, i have heard some people say that they are high in solid (undigestible) fat and should only be fed once every week. Other people say this isn't true. Also on a completely random note, how many people sterilise their nets? What do you use as a soluation to sterilise them in and how often should you change the mixture? Any help or comments would be much appreciated :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livebearer_breeder Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 I continuously feed white worms in conjunction with Brine Shrimp, and i find it great for keeping my fish in constant breeding condition. Personally i think it's one of the best foods around. Cheers Shae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caserole Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 Oh dear kribkazy, I like white worms as an important component of conditioning my fish for large and regular spawning but even I don't feed them every day let alone exclusively. Least say your favourite food is beetroot :lol: how much do you think you would like it if you had it for breakfast, lunch and tea and nothing else... I can tell you many years a go I had a large pair of Jack Dempsey’s they got little else then frozen mozzy's a great food. But after some time of this diet they completely stopped eating, the only other food I had that day was trout crumble so I gave them a pinch They started eating strate away and I don't mean nibbling on it - they scoffed it down. Conclusion, well I'm sure you can work it out......................... Yes to keeping nets clean I use 4 table spoons of salt to 1 lt of boiling water to begin with after work, and place them back after ever use. That is if I'm using them that day other wise I make sure they can dry out. Have used 5% beach solution. Of cause they are rinsed before netting fish. It can be a pain but it is a safeguard that is worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxglove Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 great for keeping my fish in constant breeding condition I hope that you give them a break sometimes?! No-one should have to breed constantly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livebearer_breeder Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 They chose to breed, its not up to me, i can't make them. Shae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishkeepa Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 u just givin them the encouragement - right Shae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharn Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 was recently reading a post on SimplyDiscus about how low in fat whiteworms really are http://www.simplydiscus.com/forum/showt ... p?p=302739 http://www.amidchaos.com/cakc/articles/tappin_05.html theyre a great food and i cant wait to get my hands on a culture. i put my nets in a bucket of boiling water to sterilise *edit* its late and i had to deal with whingy people all day, my brain is allowed to run at 0.000005% at this time of night :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke* Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 meds? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malawi_man Posted October 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 ok, I think i'll give the salt sterilising a go, thanks stu! the opinion on the whiteworms seems to be that they are fine to feed everyday but i should use something else as well, i think i will use bloodworms, whiteworms, and spirulina flake. (for my new scaenochromis fyeri) thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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