Protein is the most expensive component in aquafeeds, and it is used in relatively large quantities because of the high protein requirement of most cultured aquatic species. There is an ongoing search for alternative protein sources for use in aquaculture feeds. 1: Mealworm ( Tenebrio molitor) larvae are highly nutritious and palatable to fish. This food floats for a long time and gradually breaks up into individual worms.įor small fish, simply break off a piece from the cube and press onto the glass underwater.įor large fish press a whole cube against the glass underwater.Insect larvae, earthworms and polychaetes gaining interest Fig. If kept in an air tight container away from light, moisture, and heat, it should last for 3 months. Once opened the contents of dried tubifex should be used within a few days as it will absorb moisture from the air and fungus will grow on it. Tip: A new container should be sealed against the air as oxygen rapidly destroys the nutritional content. You can't know how long it's been sitting on a shelf for.

Be careful with how old the product is.

Please note the vitamins are artificially added.

Tubifex worms, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12

Protein: 50-60% min, Fat: 10% min, Fibre: 2% max, Moisture: 4% max, Phosphorus 0.1% max, Ash 0.1% max. This food is usually sold as small dry cubes which feels like dry sawdust. But be wary of feeding it constantly as no one food can supply all the nutritional requirements of an animal. This is a small high protein food which makes it very suitable for small fish and fry.This food was extremely popular in the past but since the discovery of this parasite in live worms, aquarists are wary to use it and live worms is now not commonly sold in shops.So care should be taken when feeding live Tubifex to aquarium fish.Ĭommercially processed Tubifex should be safe. No other worms are known to harbour this parasite. It is most economically important to humans as a host of Myxobolus cerebralis, which causes disease in fish stocks. Tubifex is usually available as live, frozen or freeze-dried foods.

A well-used two-piece floating device for feeding live Tubifex worms to your pets.

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