sparrowmayhem Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 I was just walking round my section and im invaded with ants it got me thinking are they any good as fish food? has anybody tried this before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 I've heard claims that they have a lot of formic acid in them, but I don't think the ones around here spit that so I doubt it's a concern. And really, if that's the case the fish won't eat many of them. So, go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 i thought they were a no no but after doing a quick google search im not so sure, some say ok some say not ok ant eggs seem a definite yes though pretty sure ants here do have formic acid in one form or another thats why they stink if you put hot water on them...i could be wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsmith Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 I say try it and let us know. Maybe feed 1 fish in a small tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snookie Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 back in the days in the uk , you could buy ant eggs as fish treats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 I feed my dwarf neon rainbow ant eggs and they go nuts. Have not tried actual ants as catching then is not easy. I find eggs under logs and under stones in the garden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 snookie wrote: back in the days in the uk , you could buy ant eggs as fish treats Fish treats as in treats for the fish or as in fish treats for you...sorry, kinda sleepy and stupid...but couldn't resist :-? Caper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whetu Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 My fish don't seem to eat adult ants but I have never tried ant eggs... must add them to my list. (clarification for caper: I mean I will try them on my fish. Not try eating them myself.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrowmayhem Posted March 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 Tried feeding the adult ants with no result but i found some eggs and they were gone in a flash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsmith Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 Where did you find the ants and eggs, and how did you catch them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrowmayhem Posted March 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 ants are all over my section i just placed a cup outside and within a hour it was covered in them as for the eggs i followed a line of ants and found there home poked around at it and found the eggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeh_buddy Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 My goldfish love ants and my fighters too, if you dont want to try ants you can try aphids if they arent sprayed, as they go down a treat too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 whetu wrote: (clarification for caper: I mean I will try them on my fish. Not try eating them myself.) :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Caper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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