California Blackworms information

[kaceyo]

I'm thinking of getting some from "The Worm Man" this time as they're $7 a pound cheaper than Dan's at AquaFoods. At first glance Dans seem to be less expensive, but after the surcharges and handling fees they end up costing more. I like dealing with Dan at Aquatic Foods but I'm on a budget. Anyone here bought from The Worm Man before? Send me a PM and let me know how his compare to AF's if you can.
Thanks,

Kacey

[Greg Richardson]

The links at start of thread no longer work.
What a shame. Looked like great info there.

When I hear about CBW I hear people say they are good conditioners for breeders.
Great, but what does that mean exactly?
What is it they provide that other foods don't provide?

Do you see faster growth then anything else you are using?

Or do you feel they just look healthier?

I'm trying to justify cost and time adding CBW to my list.
All comments very much appreciated.

[Kindredspirit]

I'm thinking of getting some from "The Worm Man" this time as they're $7 a pound cheaper
Kacey

Wow ~ that is considerably cheaper ya think? Who is this "Worm Man"...Inquiring Minds Wanna Know

..talk about a budget ~ I live in Cali ~ so...but Dan is pretty close to Sac...might already have that deal


Marie ~

[Polar_Bear]

Wow ~ that is considerably cheaper ya think? Who is this "Worm Man"...Inquiring Minds Wanna Know

..talk about a budget ~ I live in Cali ~ so...but Dan is pretty close to Sac...might already have that deal


Marie ~

I'm not sure if Worm Man's will be cheaper for you or Kacey since they are in Pennsylvannia, but here's the address http://wormman.com . I think Dan's are nicer but I usually get them from Worm Man's or Bill Eagan now (Bill is actually by far the cheapest for me but he is also an hour and half away). I agree with Kacey about Dan's prices, they look great until you get the bill.

[White Worm]

The links at start of thread no longer work.
What a shame. Looked like great info there.

When I hear about CBW I hear people say they are good conditioners for breeders.
Great, but what does that mean exactly?
What is it they provide that other foods don't provide?

Do you see faster growth then anything else you are using?

Or do you feel they just look healthier?

I'm trying to justify cost and time adding CBW to my list.
All comments very much appreciated.

I think live foods are a better source of protein and fat without all the artificial junk added. Also, depending on how the worms were cultured, you could feed amounts of vitamins to the worms which would then be transferred to the fish. I think most of your marketed foods are just for convenience (busy lives we lead). Its cheap to make and they can make a good profit quickly on dried / processed / packaged foods. I dont like the idea of the black worms with all the possible problems surrounding them but I am in the process of setting up cultures for white worms. Its more natural for the discus IMO

[dishpanhands]

The links at start of thread no longer work.

Hope this helps.
http://aquaticfoods.com/

[Greg Richardson]

Dishpanhands. I'm sorry. Should have said post 4 instead of start of thread.
I was hoping to educate myself more by reading these links below.




California Blackworms information

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Blackworm discussions we have had on this forum...


Blackworms...
http://forum.simplydiscus.com//index...y;threadid=983

what do they look like....
http://forum.simplydiscus.com//index...;threadid=3576


Blackworms 101

http://forum.simplydiscus.com//index...;threadid=1008


Blackworms - to feed or not to feed

http://forum.simplydiscus.com//index...;threadid=3997

CBW
http://forum.simplydiscus.com//index...;threadid=3068

fish hooked on blackworms..
http://forum.simplydiscus.com//index...;threadid=3718



sex and the single blackworm

http://forum.simplydiscus.com//index...;threadid=3040

Live blackworms and planted tank
http://forum.simplydiscus.com//index...;threadid=1914

temp for blackworm...
http://forum.simplydiscus.com//index...y;threadid=973

parasites and blackworms..
http://forum.simplydiscus.com//index...;threadid=3609

live food dangerous..
http://forum.simplydiscus.com//index...;threadid=3022

blackworms and canada....
http://forum.simplydiscus.com//index...;threadid=3238


freezing calbalck worms..
http://forum.simplydiscus.com//index...;threadid=2672


Cal Blackworm set up..
http://forum.simplydiscus.com//index...y;threadid=945


Blackworm culture...
http://forum.simplydiscus.com//index...;threadid=1356


feeding to smaller fish..
http://forum.simplydiscus.com//index...;threadid=3801

[sp33dy25]

anyone know what happened to aquatic foods?
it keeps sayin link is broken ?

anyone else?

[brewmaster15]

I just called Dan and made him aware of the problem...he'll be getting his tech support on it asap.. in the meanwhile you may want to email him


3133 N. Argyle, Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 291-0623 -Info
(559) 291-0601 -Fax
blkworm@aol.com

HTH,
AL

[sp33dy25]

thanks al !!

[DanCBW]

sp33dy25
Thanks for the alert.
Al
thanks for the call.
I wouldn't have noticed it for a day or so.

Dan

[RodneyL001]

I bought some discus from a sponsor on this site. And although I have tried frozen red worms, frozen brine shrimp, flake beef heart, and Jack Wattley Discus Formula, still they just won't eat. I have had them about a week and a half now. I ordered some CBW's and they are suppose to arrive today. I will let everyone know if they start my fish to eat. They are beautiful fish and I hope to save them.

[RodneyL001]

My fish love those worms, I think they will be the staple diet for my fish. It is hard to keep thm fresh for an extended period of time. You do have to rinse them every day. I had to buy a little compact refrigerator to keep mine in, becuae the do have an distinct smell, and my wife was about to put me out.

[roclement]

Rodney,

You will find a lot of arguments pro and con live CBW in any place you post...I love them and have been buying from Dan for a while now, I am now ordering pretty much on a montlhy basis and their customer service is great!

I have great sucess keeping 2 pounds of worms alive for a whole month, in my fridge, with no feeding or odor. I use plastic tuperware containers that are flat and long, no lid, just put a pound of worms in each making sure they are less then one inch in thickness of the layer, and cover them with about 1 inch of water, then rinse and change water daily with cold, de-chlorinated water...it takes a bit of work, about 10 minutes a day but I think it's worth it!

The only thing I would recomend is to feed other foods as well since single source feeding is never the best choice, a varied diet is always best!

By the way, I feed CBW to my corals and fish in my reef tank as well!


Rod

[mlb7225]

Hello all,

I just got my first shipment of 1 lb of CBW from Dan. I rinsed them off with my R/O water that was at about 65 degrees. It seemed to be a bit awkward for me to do the whole rinsing process. Can anyone share with me there tried and true method of rinsing the CBW upon arrival and also the day to day method?

Thanks,

Mike