Bloodworms OK to feed?

[0MNSH1ZLLC]

I've never fed my fish bloodworms but I recently bought a frozen variety pack for SW fish. I was surprised to see they were in there.

Is it ok to feed my fish bloodworms?

 

[KrisReef]

Sure thing. Mine don’t like them as much as other margaritas (thanks Internet and Google and AI for inserting a drink into my conversation) as I was trying to type, marine foods but I still feed them just for variety of diet. They like fresh clams much better, but frozen cubes are easier to deal with.

Worm food for the internet and AI developers. It’s what they deserve for what they have done :squinting-face-with-tongue::smiling-face-with-sunglasses:

 

[JumboShrimp]

@vetteguy53081 @Jay Hemdal , I'm currently so 'invested' in quarantining my new fish... does feeding frozen LFS bloodworms pose any appreciable danger of bringing a parasite/disease into my tank (or am I just being paranoid)? Thanks!

 

[vetteguy53081]

@vetteguy53081 @Jay Hemdal , I'm currently so 'invested' in quarantining my new fish... does feeding frozen LFS bloodworms pose any appreciable danger of bringing a parasite/disease into my tank (or am I just being paranoid)? Thanks!

Parasite no, but a rise in ammonia level if not consumed. I feed my fish blackworms 3x a week mixed with other foods and no issue but also no scraps leftover

 

[DaJMasta]

Been feeding frozen bloodworms for years and haven't noticed I'll effects. Fish tend to like worm shaped things, and I've found that in training dragonets onto frozen, bloodworms are often the first one they'll eat.

 

[JumboShrimp]

My fish have always loved the frozen bloodworms; I thought I read a horror-story about parasites somewhere, but as I hinted at, I think I'm just being paranoid after the many weeks spent quarantining. Thank to you both for the input! :)

 

[kevgib67]

I feed them once a week, kinda a treat. My wrasse goes crazy for them.

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

@vetteguy53081 @Jay Hemdal , I'm currently so 'invested' in quarantining my new fish... does feeding frozen LFS bloodworms pose any appreciable danger of bringing a parasite/disease into my tank (or am I just being paranoid)? Thanks!

No risk of parasites, but a surprisingly high number of people develop an allergic reaction to feeding bloodworms.

 

[BriDroid]

No risk of parasites, but a surprisingly high number of people develop an allergic reaction to feeding bloodworms.

That’s crazy!

 

[JumboShrimp]

"I decided to try the FISH diet. For 3 weeks I ate nothing but FISH. As it turned out, I developed a terrible craving for WORMS!"

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

That’s crazy!

https://www.amazonasmagazine.com/2018/05/03/caution-bloodworm-allergies-can-sneak-up-on-you-short/

 

[56longroof]

https://www.amazonasmagazine.com/2018/05/03/caution-bloodworm-allergies-can-sneak-up-on-you-short/

Wow. I guess i should consider myself lucky. While I've never had a reaction my daughter has asthma so I think I'll just keep them out of the house.

 

[JumboShrimp]

Fascinating article, Jay. Thanks for sharing. ;)

 

[WvAquatics]

My fish love frozen bloodworms. Really thinking about becoming a worm farmer also. So many great worms for food.