Is it safe to feed pet fish white grubs? These were all collected from planting containers finished growing their crops for the year.
Feeding live white grubs to fish
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personally have never done it but as previously stated if there are no chemicals used to treat the grass or soil where there from i cannot see it being a problem
I use no pesticides of any type in the potting soil in the vegetable containers. They are the super cheap Walmart special (14 gallon) < $5.00.
I drill numerous 3/4 inch holes in the bottom of each, and line the bottom and sides with non-chemical weed fabric, before filling with potting soil.
I do however use lots of organic fertilizer(s) like Kelp, Bone Meal, Chicken poo. . . throughout the year to maintain excellent vegetable production.
I have a nitrogen content in the soil that is uber high. Not sure how Grubs living in ridiculously nigh nitrogen soil relates to the (nitrates) that we are aiming to keep low in our tanks.
you will be fine, just throw them in. I catch 90% of my insects for my fish. worms, grasshoppers, grubs, crickets, all good.
Hello; These are likely insect larvae of course. One thing to consider is that they have likely been eating something in the soil of your potting structure. Sort of like earthworms, they will likely have this in their gut.
One way to find out is to give it a try. Back in my early decades of fish keeping I would try such things out. Cannot say it always worked out well, but often did. My guess is that some of our common practices are the result of a fish keeper taking a chance. Let us know if you try and then what type of grub.
One way to find out is to give it a try. Back in my early decades of fish keeping I would try such things out. Cannot say it always worked out well, but often did. My guess is that some of our common practices are the result of a fish keeper taking a chance. Let us know if you try and then what type of grub.