Tubiflex..

[KimmyFishy89]

My angel fish loooovvvvesss tubiflex. He eats it like a massive pig. But I read online that tubiflex rarely never has diseases, and often causes fish to become ill. I want to feed him tubiflex, because I think he and my other fish are starting to get bored of the flakes and frozen bloodworms.

Last time I bought tubiflex I put the whole thing (A little plastic container about the size of a quarter wide) into the feeding thingy and left it there for two days (Until I found out it was unsafe and chucked the whole thing.)

Is there a specific way I should feed them Tubiflex? A little at a time? Or dump the whole thing into the feeder? Is there a way I should clean it? Or should I just stick with the frozen food and flakes?

 

[FishBazzar]

Some respectable private fish stores will carry "clean" tubiflex. If you doin't mind if the things are dead then there is a site where you can get all kinds of fish food which has been blasted with radiation to kill all nasties. The address is here..just copy and paste:

http/www.aquarium-supply.biz/ordering/fo...ood_SF_Bay.html

 

[platypus]

Hi,

I have also heard horror stories of live tubifex worms wiping out entire tanks. I only ever use frozen worms for this reason as apparently this is much safer. Unfortunately it's not quite as nutritious, but I daren't run the risk of feeding live ones!

 

[Inchworm]

Hi KimmyFishy89

Live food is very nutritious for your fish and most fish do love it.

But there are a few things that you need to do to keep them in good condition before you feed them to your fish. Don't buy more than your fish will eat in a few days---a week tops.

When you get them, take them out of the container or baggie that they come in and pour them into a small container. I use a 2c. measuring cup because it has a little spout which makes it easy to pour from. Fill the container with cold water and stir it around to separate the worms. You will see the water get cloudy. Pour that water off and repeat the process until the water becomes clear. Then pour it off until there is just enough to cover the worms and put them into a covered container which can be stored in the refrigerator.

Every day, before you feed the fish, rewash the worms. This will keep them clean and healthy and remove any that may have died. Never feed them to your fish if they are dead (although if one or two get in by accident, don't worry).

Recently, CFC (the mod) has suggested putting a serving of them in a solution of Myxazin (2 drops per gallon of water) for 1/2 hour before rinsing them off and feeding them to the fish. This is to kill any bacteria that may be on them. I have never done this, but I plan to try it.

Bloodworms are said to be more nutritious than tubiflex and unless your fish are really tiny, give them a try too. They look just like tubiflex only a bit larger.