![]() Bloodworms are not true “worms” (not the type sold as bait for sport fisherman) nor are they Mosquito larvae as they are sometimes mis-labeld, but Bloodworms are rather a larvae stage of the insect Midge Fly (Chironomus genus). Zoo Med ZMA10 78065 Can O Bloodworms, 3.2 oz. "Approximate Analysis: Protein - 58%, Fat - 5%, Fiber - 2%, Moisture - 4%.Ī great high protein conditioning food for finicky eaters. Hikari Bio-Pure Freeze Dried Blood Worms for Pets, 0.42-Ounce(2Pack) 1 offer from 38.00. Their are Jumbo Blood Worms available for larger fish, but standard blood worms will be devoured by almost any freshwater carnivore. ![]() ![]() Blood Worms have a red iron-porphyrin protein which is found in the blood and tissue of the worms giving them their deep red coloration. I would say the biggest issue with Bloodworms is for those individuals that have allergy concerns which is very real. Blood Worms are one of the primary protein based foods that are fed to freshwater aquariums. As you can see their % of Protein is much better than you quote. Here are Jehmco's information on the FD Bloodworms they sell. I am not sure why you would compare freeze dried to frozen. Perhaps I will just put it back with others and force it to adapt. I separate the 2.5 because it too scare to eat as it was runt of the pack. Its the 2.5 inch that I put in its own tank that is refusing to eat anything but frozen bloodworms. Thanks, all 5 of my fish (3.5 to 5 inch) eats everything I give them (Terabits and FDBW). You shouldn't have to force them to eat FDBW. Normally if they won't eat anything else, they will eat frozen bloodworms. I buy the Hikari brand also but usually just feed it as a treat and as a first food for new introductions. ![]() I've never seen a Discus that doesn't go nuts for the frozen forms and there's nothing wrong with it, assuming you're buying a good brand, but it would be relatively expensive and not really practical to feed this as a staple for growing Discus. Frozen blood worms are relatively low in protein (approx. All the benefits of live blood worms, free of parasites or harmful bacteria. Enriched with multi-vitamins to reduce stress and stress related illness. 50%) and a good staple food for growing Discus. Hikari Bio-Pure Bloodworms are an excellent daily diet for your aquatic pet offering higher protein levels.
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