earth worms?? - Aquarium Advice

zach_fresh · 09-10-2005, 01:55 AM

i read that you can go utside and dig up earthworms for your fish as long as no fertilizers, etc have been used lately. is this safe???

ChileRelleno · 09-10-2005, 02:07 AM

It is safe as long as you 'KNOW' that no fertilizers or pesticides have been used on your property or may have washed over from a neighbors.
I have a wormbed in one of our gardens, feed'em to my Oscar regularly.
I feed alot of insects store bought and wild caught, depending on the size/type of fish you can feed whole or chopped.

Toirtis · 09-10-2005, 03:54 AM

Agreed...my yard is full of massive nightcrawlers that are easy to harvest on rainy nights....my fish LOVE worm nights. During the winter I just purchase worms from a local bait supplier, but may start a vermicomposter to create my own on-hand supply.

Vermicomposting for your fish article (by an actual neighbour of mine, interestingly enough):

http://www.aquarticles.com/articles/...arthworms.html

09-10-2005, 01:55 AM	#1
zach_fresh Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: winchester, ky Posts: 66 Images: 5	earth worms?? i read that you can go utside and dig up earthworms for your fish as long as no fertilizers, etc have been used lately. is this safe???

09-10-2005, 02:07 AM	#2
ChileRelleno Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Alabama,USA Posts: 636 Images: 10	It is safe as long as you 'KNOW' that no fertilizers or pesticides have been used on your property or may have washed over from a neighbors. I have a wormbed in one of our gardens, feed'em to my Oscar regularly. I feed alot of insects store bought and wild caught, depending on the size/type of fish you can feed whole or chopped. __________________ If your going to take one of Gods creatures into your care, Then you need to "CARE" for it! Skydivers know why the birds sing. A Democracy is two wolves and a lamb discussing what to have for lunch. A Republic is a well armed lamb contesting the vote. www.oscarfish.com my main on-line playground.

09-10-2005, 03:54 AM	#3
Toirtis Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 6,768	Agreed...my yard is full of massive nightcrawlers that are easy to harvest on rainy nights....my fish LOVE worm nights. During the winter I just purchase worms from a local bait supplier, but may start a vermicomposter to create my own on-hand supply. Vermicomposting for your fish article (by an actual neighbour of mine, interestingly enough): http://www.aquarticles.com/articles/...arthworms.html __________________ G. A. Christian Bilou, Zoologist/Writer Founder/Director, Reptile Rescue Alberta Vice-President, Calgary Aquarium Society www.calgaryaquariumsociety.com Polypterid/Primitive Fish/Ctenopoma/Catfish Fanatic 62 Aquariums, 2200+ total gallons, Aquarist since 1971.

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