CATDOLL : CATDOLL: Can red worms be fed directly to ornamental fish? (Can red worms be fed directly to ornamental fish?)

1. Can red worms be fed to fish?

Red worms can be fed to fish, because red worms are rich in nutrition and have good palatability. Fish love to eat them. Many new fish are fed with red worms when they are first introduced into the tank. So red worms can be fed to fish.

2. Can red worm granules be fed directly to fish in the fish tank?

No. Red worms cannot be fed to ornamental fish because they lack some other nutrients and have a single nutritional component.

Bloodworms, Chironomids, are the larvae of the midge family. There are about 5,000 known species of Chironomids in the world. Bloodworms are similar to common mosquitoes, but the main difference is that they have densely covered fine hairs on their antennae, just like feathers. Chironomid larvae are rich in nutrients, with protein content accounting for 41% to 62% of dry matter and fat accounting for 2 to 8%. In aquaculture, chironomid larvae have many advantages: suitable size, good palatability, and comprehensive nutrition.

3. Can ornamental fish be fed live bloodworms?

Ornamental fish can be fed with live bloodworms, because live bloodworms are rich in nutrition, have color enhancement effects, and are palatable. As long as disinfection is done well, there is no problem feeding them to ornamental fish. So ornamental fish can be fed with live bloodworms.

4. How do you feed fish with frozen bloodworms?

Feed the fish with frozen bloodworms in the following way. It is best not to feed frozen bloodworms directly to ornamental fish. Otherwise, it is very easy to cause enteritis in ornamental fish. We can completely thaw the frozen bloodworms, rinse them with tap water, and then put them into the fish tank for ornamental fish to eat.

5. Can frozen bloodworms be fed without thawing?

Frozen bloodworms cannot be fed directly to fish. Some ornamental fish may be fed ice food for a long time and they will not care, while some ornamental fish have poor gastrointestinal function and may have problems after being fed once.

This may not be due to the difference in species. There is also a problem with the fish. Even among the same species of ornamental fish, some have strong constitutions and some have weak constitutions.

Another thing is that we need to conduct appropriate observation after feeding, which is also the key point.

Check whether the ornamental fish have symptoms of enteritis and the number of fish with enteritis problems in a fish tank to determine whether this ice food is suitable for feeding our ornamental fish.

Another point is that, in some cases, some ornamental fish will occasionally have redness and swelling in their mouths after continuously eating this kind of ice food.

6. Can live red worms be fed directly to goldfish?

No. If you feed goldfish with fresh bloodworms directly, it is easy for them to get infected with worms and bacteria. After all, the living environment of bloodworms is not so clean. Even if you clean and disinfect them a lot after buying them home, it is difficult to eradicate bacteria and worms. So the best way is to freeze them. Freeze them for 24 hours, and basically all bacteria and worms will be eliminated. Then it will be relatively safe to feed them.

7. Can frozen bloodworms be fed directly to fish without melting?

Frozen bloodworms cannot be fed directly to fish. Some ornamental fish may be fed ice food for a long time and they will not care, while some ornamental fish have poor gastrointestinal function and may have problems after being fed once.

8. Can live red worms be fed directly to fish?

Can't.

Live bloodworms for feeding fish need to be washed two or three times with salt water, and then disinfected with ozone or potassium permanganate. After disinfection and sterilization, wash them several times with clean water and feed them to fish.

When disinfecting live bloodworms, breeders are advised to avoid using potassium permanganate for disinfection. Potassium permanganate itself is toxic, and it is easy to leave residues after disinfection and rinsing with clean water, which will be harmful to the health of fish.

Live bloodworms have high nutritional value and are rich in protein, which can promote the growth and development of fish. However, it is recommended that breeders feed frozen bloodworms to avoid live worms carrying parasites and thus infecting fish.

9. Can the red worms used for fishing be fed to fish?

sure

Bloodworms can be used as fish food to feed ornamental fish, and can also be used as bait for fishing. Bloodworms can do things that ordinary feeds cannot do. For example, if a new fish does not eat when it enters the tank, adding some bloodworms will have a miraculous effect. You can also use bloodworms to make small fish eat. Because of its good palatability and comprehensive nutrition, it is known as a recognized live feed for ornamental fish.

Although bloodworms are delicious, they carry parasites. They can parasitize sick fish, aggravate the disease, and endanger their lives. So although live bloodworms are more palatable, they are not clean.

10. Can ornamental fish eat bloodworms?

Yes, it is best to feed ornamental fish with feed as the main food, and bloodworms can be fed 1-2 times a week occasionally to enrich the diet. Feed is easier to use. You can choose large or small particles for feeding according to the size of the fish. It is convenient to feed in small amounts and feed again after the fish eats so that feed is not wasted. Throwing some vegetable leaves can supplement vitamins.

In fact, the best way is to feed them together. Fish feed can ensure daily nutritional balance. Red worms and water fleas can provide sufficient nutrition for ornamental fish during a specific period, making the ornamental fish more beautiful and healthier.