This is going to sound stupid (I'm new to having fish) how to serve frozen bloodworms?

Question

The package has no directions on how to feed- only how *often* to feed.

A couple of questions:

1. Do I serve them frozen, or do I have to thaw each one individually before serving?

2. They come in foil (like pills.) Am I just supposed to drop it in, or should I cut it up if it is served frozen?

3. Anything else I should know?

Answer 1

I always thawed them out first. I used a film cannister I cleaned out and just put some of the water from the tank in - they'll thaw in a few minutes. When I tried just tossing in a cube, the bigger fish always pushed the little ones out of the way. With them all thawed, you can spread them around, so everyone gets a share.

You can thaw an entire cube and only feed what your fish will eat in 2-3 minutes. An eye dropper, baster, or spare tweezers are good for feeding. Then refrigerate the rest till the next time you feed.

The only other thing I can think of is to let you know that although freshwater fish really like these, they're not a complete protein (they lack some amino acids) so they shouldn't be the only source of food for your fish. Alternate the bloodworms with some quality flakes or pellets.

Answer 2

there are no stupid questions (well there are, but this is simply a question from a novice wondering, so its not stupid). I personally thaw bloodworms slightly in water so I can squish them between my fingers in the tank so all the fish can get at them. Whether you feed a whole cube (or cubes) or only part depends on how many fish you have in the tank (I have lots of tanks so thaw out lots of cubes at once). Apparently you are NOT supposed to thaw and then refreeze fish food any more than you would your own food-stuffs. To feed only part of a cube, just use a pointy knife to break it up while still frozen. If you don't want to thaw it first, you can just drop the whole cube in the tank unfrozen -- the warm water will thaw it quickly as the fish pick at it -- the choice is up to you; try it both ways and see what you think works best. Obviously bloodworms should not be a sole diet; feed a variety of items (flake and pelleted foods; other frozen foods from the pet shop; if you can get them then live foods such as daphnia, brine shrimp, mysids etc are excellent).

Answer 3

I have fish also and have always given them the frozen bloodworms straight from the freezer and into the tank - as they are (not cut up - the fish do that !). I have no troubles with this, although you you may, though, want to mix the diet a little between bloodworms and flake food - variety is good to stop them from a few common diseases.

Answer 4

Put them into a cup of tap water to thaw. Pour the water in the tank a little at a time right after it is thawed. If you put it in there as a wormsicle they might take too large of a bite, and some of the others will miss out on the tasty treat!

Answer 5

It actually depends on the size of your fishes.

If your fishes are small, then it is advisable to cut the pills into smaller pieces. If your fishes are large, like cichlids, then you should just leave the pill as it is.

For top-swimmers such as guppies, you should thaw the worms and place them in a perforated container, so that it keeps the worms at the top of the water, and top-swimmers can reach them.

Answer 6

Just drop the frozen "pill"into the aquarium,the fish will not approach until the worms thaw in a few minutes, if they like blood worms they will devour them instantly, if not they will ignore them.

Answer 7

If you are going to give it to them thaw it. You don't want the fish to eat ice. This may damage them.

Don't think they will take a bit off the side and not eat any ice. Fish will bite at it and tear off near frozen or frozen pieces. Fish don't react well to brain-freeze ;).

Answer 8

call the pet store and ask them they should be able to answer all of ur questions
i think u serve them frozen