Are blood worms ok for saltwater fish?

[Wheelman76]

Canadian Aquatics does sell live ones but you have to buy a fairly large quantity. I can't remember exactly how much though.

[rishu_pepper]

I emailed Charles a few weeks ago, quoted $55/lb I think. I might try some if/when I get some finicky eaters.

[Myka]

Blackworms are a really good trick to have up the sleeve. They can also help to trigger spawning activity in fish that need a bit of a tip over the edge. Locally, I order them through Petland. A 5" ball is $20. They usually come in with lots of leeches which have to be picked out. The last batch I ordered died in only a few days, so I didn't even get a chance to feed any to my fish, but usually they live a few weeks in the fridge.

Originally Posted by spit.fire

mysis are freshwater

Piscine Mysis are freshwater, certainly. Piscine is based in the Okanagan of BC. The Piscine Mysis are an exception in that they have an outstanding amino acid profile which is why I said, "Nutritionally speaking, saltwater organisms generally have a more complex amino acid profile than freshwater organisms."

[Piscez]

Originally Posted by rishu_pepper

I emailed Charles a few weeks ago, quoted $55/lb I think. I might try some if/when I get some finicky eaters.

$55 a pound!!!!!!!!!!! YIKES

[albert_dao]

Originally Posted by Piscez

$55 a pound!!!!!!!!!!! YIKES

Totally worth it. I mean, mysis isn't far off, and it's frozen.

[spit.fire]

Originally Posted by albert_dao

Totally worth it. I mean, mysis isn't far off, and it's frozen.

you can also grow your own colony of blackworms so its kind of a one time purchase if you do it right