Blackworms

[Dorkhedeos]

I was just wondering if they caused any problems with africans because I have heard tubifex cause problems. Anybody know the answer?

 

[Gilli]

Best to feed them frozen live foods - that way you dont have to worry about parasites.

 

[dthoffsett]

Depends on what africans you are wanting to feed. If you have mbuna, then no, they are herbivores and because they have long intestines to break down plant matter, meaty foods can start to decompose too soon causing bloat.

Haps and riverine species are fine with the protein, not sure about any parasites associated with blackworms though.

 

[Dorkhedeos]

I got a 5 star general Hemichromis Elongatus. Im guessing this is fine because its a predator? So basically the only african cichlids you cant feed worms to are mbuna?

 

[dthoffsett]

Yup your cichlid should be fine with worms. Most is not all mbuna should avoid meaty proteins like worms, and I think there might be a few haps that are herbivores as well.