Frozen Blood Worm : Flat or Cube package ?

[diamond_discus]

Any one using flat package of FBW ?

I only need to feed small amount of FBW every night and that's why I like the cube package. Otherwise, I don't know how else to break up the frozen flat pack and still keep everything clean and not contaminate anything in my fridge.

I know the flat pack is much cheaper ... Any idea ?

[thang45]

Any one using flat package of FBW ?

I only need to feed small amount of FBW every night and that's why I like the cube package. Otherwise, I don't know how else to break up the frozen flat pack and still keep everything clean and not contaminate anything in my fridge.

I know the flat pack is much cheaper ... Any idea ?

I have been using flat package for about a year now and I find it very easy to use. break all of the flat pack bloodworms into small little pieces and put them into a bottle with a lid or zip lock bag. It should not contaminate your fridge.

[ken25]

I let mine sit out just enough to be able to break in small portions
then put back in freezer. When I feed I leave them out on pringle lids until thawed a little and feed. Haven't had any problems doing this. Also do the same for my beefheart. Ken

[FishLover888]

Use a strong tool to cut if off, like the tool you use to cut wire.

I keep one just for that. No need to use your hand for it.

[Don Trinko]

I brake it off frozen and thaw it in a small glass. My room has a hotel type frig so contamination is defined by me!(none) Don T.

[Dolphin Dip]

i grab a large butchers knife, and chyopp!!! 'nuff said.

[Harriett]

I take the flat out of the freezer, I bash it with the side of a light hammer, I take the broken chunks [still frozen] and throw them into the tanks while the rest of the flat goes back into the freezer; the discus chase the FBW around. By the time they eat them they are thawing nicely. Never had a problem and I can feed and run. I've been doing it this way for at least 5 years.
Best regards,
Harriett

[marywinston45]

Do discus like these as much as the live food?

[Kindredspirit]

Mine don't like anything as much as live food!

[Kindredspirit]

I brake it off frozen and thaw it in a small glass.

The few times I have done that for my non-discus tanks, I forgot all about it! ugh!

But for the discus tank ~ toss it in frozen ~ no problem

[C_of_Discus]

You don't use the whole thing for one feeding? If you have to break of pieces than you don't have enough Discus.

[White Worm]

I take the flat out of the freezer, I bash it with the side of a light hammer, I take the broken chunks [still frozen] and throw them into the tanks while the rest of the flat goes back into the freezer; the discus chase the FBW around. By the time they eat them they are thawing nicely. Never had a problem and I can feed and run. I've been doing it this way for at least 5 years.
Best regards,
Harriett

Same here. I dont bother prepping it, just toss it in (a chunk or cubes) and let em have at it!

Do discus like these as much as the live food?

I belive they are much more interested in live food!

Mine don't like anything as much as live food!

I agree!

You don't use the whole thing for one feeding? If you have to break of pieces than you don't have enough Discus.

If I had enough discus to feed a whole flat pack at one time, I would be in heaven! Have only 11 adults at this time. My 85g has been empty for months. Just waiting till I see exactly what I want and then fill it up!

Kenny?? You listening? My tank has been empty long enough. Whats going on in the Magic Garage??

[Kindredspirit]

Kenny?? You listening? My tank has been empty long enough. Whats going on in the Magic Garage??

I talked to him today so I know. Do you wanna know, Mikey?

[brewmaster15]

1lb flat packs of hikari frzn blood worms are an economical and nutritious food... I just smack the pack on anything solid and throw the chunks in...

caution... about 30% of the people out there are allergic and in the non -allergic group...allergies can develop quickly... I can't touch the stuff without gloves or I'll get hives and welts...and god help me if I touch my eyes..

-al

[Kindredspirit]

caution... about 30% of the people out there are allergic and in the non -allergic group...allergies can develop quickly... I can't touch the stuff without gloves or I'll get hives and welts...and god help me if I touch my eyes..

-al

I knew it was fbw ~ I was just thinking of this, Al, a few days ago as my hand was really itching afer I fed them!

If you are not allergic now ~ can it just hit you all of a sudden?

Have you ever touched your eyes? Guess so ~ what happened?