What about Slugs? - Aquarium Advice

GouramiFanatic · 07-03-2006, 10:42 AM

I know that some fish are very fond of eating snails, but is it ok to feed them slugs? My new house is more in the country and as I was walking the backyard a few nights ago I couldn't believe all of the slugs I counted! I don't know if I'd personally be able to offer a slug for food - I'm a rediculous sap when it comes to this stuff and I'd feel sorry for it

- So this is moreso a curiousity thing.

**Devilishturtles** · 07-03-2006, 05:05 PM

Great question. I didn't know and was curious, so did a quick google search. I found a great page on slugs! It was quite an interesting read overall.

"Many things eat slugs. Many birds, fish, and small mammals would love a slimey slug feast. They are one of the favorite foods of gartersnakes."

Says this website: http://velvetdragon.com/cyberslugs/realslugs.html

Give the whole page a read, very neat.

kyektulu · 07-03-2006, 06:11 PM

I dont know about slugs but many fish enjoy chopped up earthworms.

chotie · 07-03-2006, 06:16 PM

one thing about live foods:

you can never be sure you might introduce a disease into the tank and possibly kill ALL your fish.

i for one NEVER use live food, other than stuff bred myself. why take the risk when there are many freeze dried, frozen, etc, substitutes that are just as nutritious?

Lonewolfblue · 07-03-2006, 07:05 PM

A friend of mine tried feeding a slug to his oscar. The oscar spit it out, and looked mad at him for feeding that. Come to find out, the slug puts out a chemical that numbs their tongue and jaw. Was quite interesting.

GouramiFanatic · 07-03-2006, 09:13 PM

Thanks Devilishturtles - I did go and read that article and it was very interesting. I don't think I'd be able to get as close to them as the person who wrote that up, but it did make for an intresting read!

chotie - I wasn't going to feed my fish anything live, it was just a curious question that I had. I know fish can eat worms and snails so I wondered about slugs. I don't know that a lot of people feed their fish live foods with no problems. I'd probably give it a try if it wasn't for my guilty conscience (I'd feel bad for the prey).

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lonewolfblue

A friend of mine tried feeding a slug to his oscar. The oscar spit it out, and looked mad at him for feeding that. Come to find out, the slug puts out a chemical that numbs their tongue and jaw. Was quite interesting.

Hmmmm... so I guess even if I wanted to attempt it, it probably wouldn't go over very well.

Musket · 07-03-2006, 11:36 PM

Lonewolfblue - that is very funny, I can just see that Oscar staring down your friend all numbed up and drooling like he just got out of the dentist. I can imagine his little brain spitting out "What the-a... whaa-y.... what di-th I do-th toa oou"

07-03-2006, 10:42 AM	#1
GouramiFanatic Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 556 Images: 8	What about Slugs? I know that some fish are very fond of eating snails, but is it ok to feed them slugs? My new house is more in the country and as I was walking the backyard a few nights ago I couldn't believe all of the slugs I counted! I don't know if I'd personally be able to offer a slug for food - I'm a rediculous sap when it comes to this stuff and I'd feel sorry for it - So this is moreso a curiousity thing. __________________ 75G- Gouramis: 2 Gold, 1 Opaline, (7) Tiger Barbs, Loaches: 4 Yoyo and 4 Dojo, (2) Ropefish, (1) Sailfin Pleco. 46G- (3) Pearl Gouramis, (5) Black Skirt Tetras, (7) Harlequin Rasboras, (3) Dojo Loaches, (1) Clown Pleco

07-03-2006, 06:11 PM	#3
kyektulu Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: manchester uk Posts: 273	I dont know about slugs but many fish enjoy chopped up earthworms. __________________ if wishes were fishes....

07-03-2006, 07:05 PM	#5
Lonewolfblue Planted Geek Community Mentor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 7,871 Images: 7	A friend of mine tried feeding a slug to his oscar. The oscar spit it out, and looked mad at him for feeding that. Come to find out, the slug puts out a chemical that numbs their tongue and jaw. Was quite interesting. __________________ 26G Medium Planted Community - 65W CF Lighting - Emperor 280 Bio-Wheel - Established Feb 2004 55G Aggressive Community - Filstar XP3 - Established Dec 2005 75G Heavily Planted - Pressurized CO2, 520W Lighting, Filstar XP3 with spraybar - Established Feb 2006 29G Planted - 130W Lighting, Filstar XP2 with spraybar - Established May 2006 5 10G Tanks - Various setups - Tanks Established May-Sep 2006. 3 currently empty. 5.5G Crypt/Java Fern Tank - Established Oct 2006 My 29G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=78469 My 75G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=70764 My 75G Makeover Thread: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=87691

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Slugs?	tooldini	Saltwater Reef Aquaria	4	06-19-2005 08:36 AM
slugs	pluk1992	Saltwater & Reef - Identification	5	04-19-2005 06:24 PM
Slugs	IfoundNemo	Saltwater Reef Aquaria	2	04-17-2005 02:19 AM
Slugs	ChileRelleno	Freshwater & Brackish - General Discussion	3	02-03-2005 03:43 PM
Slugs.	mansiz	Saltwater Reef Aquaria	2	04-02-2004 09:56 PM

07-03-2006, 06:16 PM	#4
chotie Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 129	one thing about live foods: you can never be sure you might introduce a disease into the tank and possibly kill ALL your fish. i for one NEVER use live food, other than stuff bred myself. why take the risk when there are many freeze dried, frozen, etc, substitutes that are just as nutritious?

07-03-2006, 11:36 PM	#7
Musket Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 546	Lonewolfblue - that is very funny, I can just see that Oscar staring down your friend all numbed up and drooling like he just got out of the dentist. I can imagine his little brain spitting out "What the-a... whaa-y.... what di-th I do-th toa oou"