Which is better to feed bloodworms or blackworms

[honda237]

I was discussing this with my girlfriend and we were having a debate over which is better to feed Frozen bloodworms or live blackworms? I do feed nls as a primary diet but i like to vary their diet, plus i have a jack dempsey who won't eat pellets, he started this at 2" when all i feed was pellets, i have even tried starving him for 2 1/2 weeks. I also do homeade food but still like to vary their diet more.

 

[japes]

I voted Frozen Bloodworms, but based entirely on reasons other than nutrition, behaviour, etc.

Frozen Bloodworms are simple, I purchase the large Hikari Bio-Pure 450gm 'slabs' and keep them in the freezer and break them up whenever I feed it. The expiry date is often years in advance and there's no real issue of them going off so you don't need to feed them often.

Live Blackworms are a different story. Obviously you can culture them in your own little tank, which uses extra power, costs more, and would be what I consider a hassle. If you purchase them in tubs etc, you can keep them for however long, but they're in the fridge and you need to maintain them. They also stink.

The majority of fish will absolutely love both, so I go for the easier variety.

 

[phillydog1958]

I voted Frozen Bloodworms, but based entirely on reasons other than nutrition, behaviour, etc.

Frozen Bloodworms are simple, I purchase the large Hikari Bio-Pure 450gm 'slabs' and keep them in the freezer and break them up whenever I feed it. The expiry date is often years in advance and there's no real issue of them going off so you don't need to feed them often.

Live Blackworms are a different story. Obviously you can culture them in your own little tank, which uses extra power, costs more, and would be what I consider a hassle. If you purchase them in tubs etc, you can keep them for however long, but they're in the fridge and you need to maintain them. They also stink.

The majority of fish will absolutely love both, so I go for the easier variety.

I agree^^^ Bloodworms are convenient and nutritionally valuable. Crude Protein: 6.0% min, Crude fat: 0.5% min, crude fiber: 0.9% max. I have no data on blackworms.

There are threads on here that compare the nutrient content of various foods.

 

[honda237]

I voted Frozen Bloodworms, but based entirely on reasons other than nutrition, behaviour, etc.

Frozen Bloodworms are simple, I purchase the large Hikari Bio-Pure 450gm 'slabs' and keep them in the freezer and break them up whenever I feed it. The expiry date is often years in advance and there's no real issue of them going off so you don't need to feed them often.

Live Blackworms are a different story. Obviously you can culture them in your own little tank, which uses extra power, costs more, and would be what I consider a hassle. If you purchase them in tubs etc, you can keep them for however long, but they're in the fridge and you need to maintain them. They also stink.

The majority of fish will absolutely love both, so I go for the easier variety.

Thanks, ya the bloodworms are easier, but i didn't know which is healthier or better for the fish.

 

[Passionate 4 pikes]

I thought bloodworms werent good as a staple diet?
Anyhow i voted blackworms even though i am completely ignorant of both.

 

[honda237]

I thought bloodworms werent good as a staple diet?
Anyhow i voted blackworms even though i am completely ignorant of both.

Its not a staple diet, I said i feed with nls as my main food and then like to vary their diet with blackworms or bloodworms.

 

[screaminleeman]

Agreed with Japes. Bloodworms all the way. In addition to the "ease" factor, I don't think that frozen bloodworms can "live" in your sand subrate like live blackworms can.

 

[Citrinellus]

I've used both, blood worms are a lot easier. I used to buy a lb of black worms that would live for 3 weeks to a month. Changing the water twice a day was a pain. I buy 3 of those hikari slabs that japes was talking about and store them in my freezer.