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[Grumpy_Marine]

I need to buy some bloodworms and/or blackworms. My LFS finally got my fire eels in but they don't have any live blackworms or bloodworms for them. I am feeding it frozen bloodworms and he is eating it seems, but i would like to spoil this fella as he is the prize possession of my tank. Lonewolf had one in past and his pictures got me hooked i finally got mine today, he is about 1 inch tall and thick, and at least 12 inches long already. Does anyone know of a good place in south cali where i can purchase some live bloodworm and blackworms? Or does anyone here at MFT have some cultures they would be willing to sell me as a starter kit or something so i can maintain my supply?

P.S.

Sorry for posting a request after my long absence from MFT. I will take numerous pics tomorrow of my 60 gallon i now have canopy, 200 lbs of rock, black sand, and everything set up so will be good eye candy for fish enthusiasts all around.

 

[Lotus]

Welcome back

Last time I looked into culturing blackworms, the article started off with "Get seven 10g tanks set up..." at which point I stopped reading

You could feed some chopped up earthworms (if you can handle that). There are a few places that sell blackworms online, if you want to get them. They need to be kept in the fridge in a container, and can be kept for a month or so with daily rinsing.

 

[Grumpy_Marine]

yea i would stop at that point as well lotus. I think i will try frozen for a few days see if he eats it or ignores it and go from there. The articles i read say it depends on the eel for what it eats, some like live food others like frozen and some mix. I might get online and stuff but gotta find cheap prices if that is possible nowdays...lol ttyal

 

[DISCIPLE]

try this

go to any place that sells live bait for fisherman. here in md you can get a dozen for $7-$10 and they will live a week in a cooler or fridge sometimes even longer. good luck *thumbsups

 

[crocodylus]

For bloodworms/balckworms try Fountains Aquarium over at University Ave. in La Mesa, You can also try Pet Kingdom over at Sports Arena Blvd. Those are the 2 closest to you (Oceanside) where i have bought them before.

Hope that helps

Adios

 

[Grumpy_Marine]

cool thanks croc will google them tomorrow and head out that way

 

[crocodylus]

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