Description

Frozen Bloodworm pack 100g

Frozen Bloodworm is one of the most popular frozen fish foods available and is readily accepted by a huge variety of tropical, coldwater and marine fish. Bloodworm are the larvae of non-biting midge flies and are naturally rich in protein, making them an excellent conditioning food for fish that require extra energy, growth or breeding preparation.

Many fishkeepers use frozen bloodworm to encourage feeding in newly acquired fish, bring breeding pairs into condition and provide variety alongside staple foods such as flakes and pellets. Its soft texture and strong feeding response make it particularly useful for species that can be fussy or reluctant to eat dry foods.

While highly nutritious, bloodworm is best offered as part of a varied diet rather than as a sole food source. When combined with quality pellets, flakes and other frozen foods, it can help support healthy growth, colouration and overall condition in a wide range of aquarium fish.

Suitable for:

• Tetras
• Rasboras
• Gourami
• Angelfish
• Cichlids
• Catfish
• Barbs
• Bettas

Typical Analysis Protein 5% Fat 0.7% Fibre 1% Ash 2% Moisture Approx 90%

Feeding Guide: Feed your fish 1 to 2 times a day only as much as they will consume in a few minutes. Any uneaten food must be removed after the fish have finished feeding, before it has a chance to break down into harmful ammonia that could lead to water potential quality issues that would be detrimental to the wellbeing of your fish and other livestock.

Is bloodworm a complete food?

Bloodworm is a good food source when fed alongside pellets and other frozen foods to provide a more balanced nutritional profile. Variety is key!

How often should I feed bloodworm?

Most fish keepers will offer bloodworm and other frozen foods up to 3 times per week as part of a healthy balanced diet.

Can bloodworm be used to condition fish for breeding?

Yes. It’s a great source of protein that will help build up condition in breeding fish.

Can goldfish eat this?

Absolutely. Goldfish love this sort of food!

Is bloodworm better than brineshrimp?

We would have to say that on a nutritional level, brineshrimp and mysis offer a much broader nutritional profile than bloodworm, but on a visual level, bloodworm is usually more enticing.

Is frozen food better than live?

Each have their own merits, but frozen food tend to have more benefits than live. It does work out cheaper to buy a block of frozen bloodworm than to buy several individual bags that are mostly just water. Frozen foods are gamma irradiated and will not carry pathogens, parasites and unwanted hitchhikers, whilst live foods do have a small risk, especially if you tip the whole bag in instead of discarding the excess water.

Why do fish love bloodworm so much?

It’s all about aesthetics! Fish will readily accept bloodworm partly because of its bright colour, making it easy to spot and identify as a food source. It also resembles many of the worms and insect larvae that fish would naturally eat in the wild, so their instinct will tell them that this is good food.

Did you know? Despite the name, bloodworm are not actually worms. They are the larvae of non-biting midge flies and get their red colour from a natural form of haemoglobin that helps them survive in low-oxygen environments

If you have any questions about this product and whether it’s suitable for your fish, please contact us and a member of our friendly store team will be more than happy to answer all of your questions.

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