California Blackworms information

[Kindredspirit]

So can someone please remind me yet once again about why CBW are so bad?
George

Jarrod ~ ( just can not do that "GEO" thing babe )

But ~

Check this out ~ http://www.aquaticfoods.com/

This is where I get mine ~ Dan is close to Sac ~ I think it all depends on where and how the grosslilsuckers are raised ~

Also ~ talk to Tony and Beth ~ Tony is great at explaining the whys and hows!!


hth~

Marie ~

[Jarrod]

Thanks Marie! I will look at it and see what it says!
LOL as for the Geo thing no worries darlin...like I always say you can call me anthing cept for sunb!tch and late for dinner!!! ROFL
J (is that easier? lmao)

[kaceyo]

Just a reminder. Be cautious buying worms from the lfs. Many of them call tubifex "black worms" and one in my area calls tubifex "blood worms". So ask them specificly if they're tubifex, don't assume they aren't because they use a different name for them.

Kacey

[CAGE-RATTLER]

Just a reminder. Be cautious buying worms from the lfs. Many of them call tubifex "black worms" and one in my area calls tubifex "blood worms". So ask them specificly if they're tubifex, don't assume they aren't because they use a different name for them.

Kacey

Can you tell the difference by sight??

[Kindredspirit]

Kacey is SO right guys! Make sure you ask for CBW! Be specific ~

[hexed]

My aquarium get theirs from DAN THE MAN!
Frank

[ShinShin]

Kacey,

I'm curious as to where they are selling tubifex in the Seattle area.

Mat

[kaceyo]

I can't tell the difference. If there is a way I don't know it.
Matt,
Little Amazon on Aurora and Fish Gallary in Renton and Kent all sell tubifex worms.
HTH

Kacey

[lhforbes12]

Just a reminder. Be cautious buying worms from the lfs. Many of them call tubifex "black worms" and one in my area calls tubifex "blood worms". So ask them specificly if they're tubifex, don't assume they aren't because they use a different name for them.

Kacey

This is very important and quite correct, you always need to be careful about knowing your source.

[ShinShin]

Cage,

Tubifex are red compared to the earthworm color of blackworms. Blackworms tend to be bigger in girth and a bit longer than tubifex.

Kacey,

Many lfs's in our area (Tacoma/Seattle) sell or have sold blackworms as tubifex. In the 15 years I have shopped at FG in Renton, they have always had cbw's, not tubifex. Some lfs also sold cbw's as bloodworms, further confusing matters. Tubifex are often called bloodworms in Asia.

Mat

[kaceyo]

Matt,
That would be a pleasant surprise if FG has black worms. The person I asked called them black worms but when I asked if they were sure they weren't tubifex they said they were both the same thing. I'll definitly look into it further.

Kacey

[ShinShin]

Kacey -

Since Kevin left as manager and opened his own store in Burien, FG has gone downhill, IMO. I've quit driving up there.

Mat

[CAGE-RATTLER]

One more question ................

Why are they called california Black Worms??

Can they not come from elsewhere?

Do they need smog to grow? lol

[Gen]

CBW is a blackworms that come from one specific breeder.

most LFS sells blackworms but most likely it's not from CBW, because it's very expensive. be very careful when you buy live food.

[roclement]

For my money CBW from Aquatic Foods has been my most reliable source, I have always cleaned them daily and have been able to maintain them live for over 2 weeks with no problem.

With my last batch I have started using this product that I found at "That Fish Place" it is a "worm keeper" powder that you sprinkle in the culture to maintain it and clean it, so far I love it! it really has worked wonders in keeping my worms clean and odor free!

Rod