Is it ok to feed fish live worms.

[Vienolac]

This seems to be a pretty basic question. But I'm curious if it's ok to feed like mollies, live worms.... Somebody enlighten me.

 

[Vienolac]

...I see this question is too simple to be deemed eligible for response.
I guess I'll just go google it.....
This just seemed quicker an easier.
But I guess it's not worth responding too...

 

[jlk]

Do you mean earthworms? I feed my goldies them. I imagine you could feed tropicals as well. Just be aware they are very high protein- 80+%.

 

[Vienolac]

Is high protein bad?
An I guess they will eat crickets?
And some larger fish(oscars) will eat small mice?...
This is crazy

 

[jlk]

Never fed crickets before. Other soft bugs, yes (moths, slugs etc). I'll pass on the mice, lol! High protein levels equals higher ammonia output. Some fish do not handle high protein well. If you try them, feed in moderation or as a treat.

 

[Vienolac]

Oh I see, that makes since(since im a cook, I had to learn about food bourn illness... And bacteria is most prone to growing on protein)...
Shoulda known. But cool. That's kinda what I was looking for. I was interested in feeding them something like that... I want to try crickets lol.
I fed my moms Betta a Andy chapps hot fry once.... He seemed to like it... But I worried later.
But he's ok now lol. And I wouldn't do it again.