Bloodworm

[AshleyT]

Just got some bloodworms for the first time, I was just wondering how meny I should put in my tank

 

[mattyeatsmatts]

Start off slow, I used to feed mine to fish with a tweezers. Try to avoid leaving any to rot.

 

[AshleyT]

They come in little blocks don't they? Should i let them defrost or just straight in?

 

[cynic]

Melt them in a little tank water or hold them in the filter output flow. The amount depends on the amount of fish you have, i put an entire cube in mine once or twice a week as a treat and reduce the normall food amount accordingly.

But that is due to having close to 50 fish in my tank, all of which eat bloodworm save for the plec.

 

[AshleyT]

Well I have about 20 fish or so, so of I put 2 bloodworms in a week, that should be fine?

 

[soybean]

Over doing it a bit with two I think, you could chop one in half and feed that twice a week. One cube does go a long way. I feed one cube every 7-10 days to 50+ fish. They're not THAT nutritious, just a treat.

 

[AshleyT]

Ok thanks, and of they don't eat it within the day shall I take it out or leave it in?

 

[soybean]

They'll eat it pretty quickly! But you should always remove any uneaten food.

 

[AshleyT]

Ok thanks