Sophia Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 just wondering what others do, if anything. I have white worms but they seem too big, and the corydora aren't quick enough to get them before the other fish chomp them. Have even tried dropping them down to the bottom with a tube but no joy, they are too scared of me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 Occasionally when I can be bothered I hatch some brine shrimp and feed them that. they love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 Bloodworms - well not exactly live, but they are very partial to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted March 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 what about grindal worms? they look small enough to fit in their little mouths Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Grindals would be perfect. Good luck getting some ...and keeping a culture going. :roll: Try brine shrimp, they are easy and the fish absolutely love em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acara Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 I do,and have,fed live white worms(sparingly),earthworms(a favourite),mosquito larvae,brine shrimp,dapnia,grindal worms,microworms. And also most of the above in frozen form,also mysis shrimp,lobster eggs,cyclops,bloodworms,frozen mixes,etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted March 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 I've seen brine shrimp growing and it looks like more commitment to live food than I can handle white worms I am growing faster than the fish can eat however! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 How about daphnia? That's fairly easy. Or perhaps you can go collect mysis shrimp? Or, you could even try some chopped earthworms. 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acara Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 I would be careful not to feed whiteworms too often,I try to limit it to a couple of times a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted March 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 if I don't give my tetras their white worms they make rude faces through the glass at me they are ADDICTS :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 if I don't give my tetras their white worms they make rude faces through the glass at me they are ADDICTS :roll: Hehe :lol: Whiteworms are very high in fat, kind of like if you ate at Macca's every single day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 Grindals would be perfect. Good luck getting some ...and keeping a culture going. :roll: Try brine shrimp, they are easy and the fish absolutely love em! Try using scouring pads to culture them on, I always had trouble until using them. Just need to keep them moist. I had them going great then slacked off and they dried out :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted March 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 do you mean grindals or brine shrimps on scouring pads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 grindals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 Try using scouring pads to culture them on, I always had trouble until using them. Just need to keep them moist. I had them going great then slacked off and they dried out :oops: Hey thanks! Ryan said the same thing so I am going to give it a try as soon as I can get a new culture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 No worries thank Ryan, he told me to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted March 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 are grindals as 'fattening' as white worms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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