Will spiney eels eat tubifex worms? - Aquarium Advice

TomK2 · 04-16-2006, 10:32 PM

I broght home a package of tubifex worms instead of blood worms by mistake. My spiney eel is in feeding mode, ie: serching the tank after I dropped them in, but I haven't seen it eat any. Anyone know if it will eat them, or should I go out and get another package of bloodworms tomorrow?

greenmaji · 04-16-2006, 10:33 PM

I dont see why they wouldnt eat them (unless you've got them spoiled rotten

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toddnbecka · 04-17-2006, 02:50 AM

My eels won't eat tubifex, in fact, most of my fish ignore it. My eels (plagiostoma's) are fed mostly frozen bloodworms, occaisonally frozen brine shrimp. Works for me, the female has spawned several times.

TomK2 · 04-17-2006, 11:31 AM

Yeah, the eel sure seemed to pass right by the tubifex, in its search for the customary bloodworm meal. My tetras, angels, and zebras gobbled up the majority of the tubifex. Note to self: read packages carefuly!

04-16-2006, 10:32 PM	#1
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04-17-2006, 11:31 AM	#4
TomK2 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Glen Ellyn, IL Posts: 1,953 Images: 2	Yeah, the eel sure seemed to pass right by the tubifex, in its search for the customary bloodworm meal. My tetras, angels, and zebras gobbled up the majority of the tubifex. Note to self: read packages carefuly! __________________ Tom's Tank - The web's best (only?) Motorcycling, trap shootin', aquarium site - IS BACK! With a new url. Oceanic 55+,two Fluval 404's,In-line 300W heater,Moderately planted with Polyvinylus Chloridus sp.=the only plants that last in my tank

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04-16-2006, 10:33 PM	#2
greenmaji Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 5,937	I dont see why they wouldnt eat them (unless you've got them spoiled rotten )

04-17-2006, 02:50 AM	#3
toddnbecka Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cumberland, MD Posts: 750	My eels won't eat tubifex, in fact, most of my fish ignore it. My eels (plagiostoma's) are fed mostly frozen bloodworms, occaisonally frozen brine shrimp. Works for me, the female has spawned several times.