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Re: Blackworms
Hi Doug:
I agree that Blackworms can most likely be cultured in the aquarium. I've
had worms survive in tanks that have not had fish for months, so we know
they are hardy. I'm not sure that any procreation took place however, or if
they could be induced to breed if fed. It may not be worth the effort to
breed them given their price, but it does sound like an interesting project.
If giving this a try, I'd keep them in soft water, no salt, cool and well
aerated. I think any animal food would do as I've not seem them on plants.
or eating plant matter. Insect based dry food may work as well.
If you try this, let us know how you do.
Charlie
----- Original Message -----
From: "Doug Karpa-Wilson" <dkarpawi at indiana_edu>
To: <killietalk at aka_org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2000 10:16 AM
Subject: Re: Blackworms
> > Hi All: I also noticed that once the worms get the hang of
> >survival in the aquarium, they will live for months on end, and will
> >scavenge food including anything that dies - fish, snails, etc. .
> >Fragments are alive, so don't discard the pieces. No diseases except
> >gluttony have been introduced. Charlie Nunziata
>
> This almost sounds like you could culture them as well. How would you go
> about doing that? Is that in the beginner's guide and I missed it?
>
> Doug
>
>
> Doug Karpa Wilson
>
> Department of Biology
> Jordan Hall
> Indiana University
> Bloomington, IN 47405
>
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