Microworm

[cameleon222]

hi guys ! i've been googling a lot, and watching youtube videos, and i get the idea on how to raise(multiply) those microworms....but the things is they always start with a batch of them.....unfortunately, i've visited my local pet shop, and that @#@##$^#%$ didn't even had a clue about what i was talking about, he was like #136### raising worms, lol.....so these things must come from somewhere at least, is there anyone who knows a way to make/find microworms ? this is not rocket-science

 

[helterskelter]

order a start culture off ebay.

 

[fluttermoth]

If you're feeding livebearer fry, you don't need special food; normal flake food, ground up small between your fingers, is fine for them.

 

[cameleon222]

Thanks for the reply guys ! i know that i could feed them crushed flakes and stuffs like that.....i don't know why im so into it, but just feels like i think that real food (alive), is richer in protein and nutritional stuffs ! and for delivery from internet, i ordered myself last year a pair of CK boxers, and they never made it to destination !....so i don't trust deliveries, at least not in this country ! (lebanon)

 

[helterskelter]

Your right in thinking it's better than feeding crushed flake foods. These things are great and if you load the gut of the worm with yeast too their even better.

As for posting to Lebanon I'm not sure, try finding a fishy facebook group and see if you can find something local

 

[cameleon222]

thanks about the facebook idea ! didn't think of that !....do u think if i find a dead or rotting animal (bird or cat or something ) by the edge of some road......could those worms be okay ! ? is it the same white worms type !

 

[helterskelter]

No. please dont use them.

 

[5teady_2012]

Micro worm cultures off eBay are very cheap and will definitely reach your destination alive and well.

Have you thought about baby brine shrimp? They are easy to do yourself too

 

[cameleon222]

Micro worm cultures off eBay are very cheap and will definitely reach your destination alive and well.

Have you thought about baby brine shrimp? They are easy to do yourself too

Thanks guys for the replies,well no i dont know what brine shrimps are, never heard of it ! but will try to google and see what it's about !

 

[5teady_2012]

All you need to hatch baby brine shrimp is a clean 2 litre bottle, air stone, air stop. And some aquarium salt. 2 way air flow tap. And the baby brine shrimp eggs

 

[OldMan47]

Can you receive a shipment of nematodes whee you are located cameleon222? If so I can mail you a sample of my own microworms but I will not even try to deal with customs rules that may apply. I always keep a few microworm and banana worm cultures going because I never know when things like my Heterandria formosa may need them, but my shipping skills are very limited.
I have no intent of getting into trouble by "smuggling" so I will always give a full declaration on any mailing I make outside of the US. If your location does not allow easy importing of nematodes, what microworms really are, I expect them to simply hold them at the border or destroy them rather than let them in.
A better alternative is as suggested by 5teady. Hatch your own brine shrimp cysts and your fish will enjoy the resulting live food. Nothing is much easier than hatching them. Livebearers in general do not require anything as small as microworms although they do seem to enjoy them. Hey let's face it, I can enjoy M&Ms but can eat a steak. The minimum size is a fiction for most treats.

 

[cameleon222]

Can you receive a shipment of nematodes whee you are located cameleon222? If so I can mail you a sample of my own microworms but I will not even try to deal with customs rules that may apply. I always keep a few microworm and banana worm cultures going because I never know when things like my Heterandria formosa may need them, but my shipping skills are very limited.
I have no intent of getting into trouble by "smuggling" so I will always give a full declaration on any mailing I make outside of the US. If your location does not allow easy importing of nematodes, what microworms really are, I expect them to simply hold them at the border or destroy them rather than let them in.
A better alternative is as suggested by 5teady. Hatch your own brine shrimp cysts and your fish will enjoy the resulting live food. Nothing is much easier than hatching them. Livebearers in general do not require anything as small as microworms although they do seem to enjoy them. Hey let's face it, I can enjoy M&Ms but can eat a steak. The minimum size is a fiction for most treats.

hi, and thank you for your reply....well, i think it's worth trying, however i dont know how much shipping time will take, and if they will make it through the trip ! i thank you for your kind offer, and if i'm willing to pay for the shipment too....please take note that we don't have credit cards here ! don't ask me why, but banks services here are pretty much lame...i could make a debit transfer tho, if it's okay with you !

 

[OldMan47]

As long as the cost is not too much, I can afford to do it gratis. Let's go to a PM and you can give me all of the details about how to address the package. Have you taken the effort to check into import restrictions and fees where you are located? That could make all the difference in the world.

 

[cameleon222]

As long as the cost is not too much, I can afford to do it gratis. Let's go to a PM and you can give me all of the details about how to address the package. Have you taken the effort to check into import restrictions and fees where you are located? That could make all the difference in the world.

i will call the mail office today and ask them, it's currently 2:36 am in the morning, so they should open around 8-8h30, i'll give them a call, and let u know back if everything is okay ! we'll discuss further on when i get their answer, good idea !

 

[CMan]

Best Place For Microworms Are Ebay.. Bought Mine Of There 7months ago.. and now after one culture is just about dying off.. i start a new one going.. all my fish eat it my guppies swordtails neons platys... and the cat fish go crazy for them!!