Culture Daphnia and Blackworms 3-6-21

blackworms (Lumbriculus variegatus)
cyanobacteria
Daphnia magna
infusoria
phytoplankton

[@FishmanEricRussell]

Hey Brinegar! That is definitely one of the funny things about culturing, always have multiples as some will do well and others won't. Have a great weekend!

[@ejbrinegar]

Dear Eric: A fellow aquarist recently asked me if I have access to a microscope. I don't. It might be interesting to compare samples of water from failed and successful, live food cultures. There may be recognizable, pathogenic organisms in unsuccessful containers. Thank you for your, continued help and encouragement. All my best, Sincerely, Brinegar

[@FishmanEricRussell]

@@ejbrinegar There should be something different for sure. If that something is large enough a microscope would be useful. Unfortunately it could easily be bacterial or chemical. I will have to check it out the next time I get one. Thanks for your thoughts on this!

[@ejbrinegar]

Dear Viewers: A KZbinr by the name of “FishDo’snDon’ts” left a comment on 10-22-21 regarding this video. I am unable to read it, in its entirety, but agree with what is visible on my end. He wrote: "My two cents, There isn't much nutrition in brown paper, though scientists use brown paper too. So if your feeding worms that get less nutrition, then your fish will receive Dear FishDo’snDon’ts: I don’t understand why I am unable to access your KZbin Channel or reply to your, helpful comment. If you know the reason, please allow me to contact you. I actually appreciate your help. All my best, Sincerely, Brinegar

[@FKJ_WORLD]

Wow, love your dedication in the culturing of live food, i get impatient at times, nice work . Have a safe and blessed new week.

[@ejbrinegar]

Dear Raliegh: By far my, most popular video is “Blackworm Culture,” which I published on 11-8-2017. Frankly, I’ve learned to culture blackworms with much less hassle, since then. But, if I can be of service to fellow aquarists, my YouTubing has served its purpose. Thank you for your, continued support and lovely comment. All my best, Sincerely, Brinegar

[@LushAqua]

Fish really love the treat. Nice video.. 🤝🤝plus this betta is very curious.

[@ejbrinegar]

Dear Kartikeyan: Since I acquired this, female Betta splendens, from my local, pet, store, I’ve closed most of my uploads showing her receive her, weekly treat of live blackworms. She has become my, most beloved pet. Sadly, I don’t believe she will live much longer. She appears to be deteriorating, with age. She was full-grown when I bought her, a few years ago. But, I’m very blessed to have given her excellent care, for some time. She couldn’t have gone to a more considerate care-giver. Thank you for your interest and lovely comment. All my best, Sincerely, Brinegar

[@Norbulius]

Thanks for this video and information!

[@Hornbyttgingernerd]

I’ve recommended some of the people who on Facebook I’m in contact with to watch your channel they are looking for a way to get ‘ clean ‘ live food and I think what’s your doing is super my friend

[@ejbrinegar]

Dear Discus Keeper: I certainly appreciate your help. Yes, I was just telling Raliegh that my, main goal in producing this channel is to help fellow aquarists. In so doing, I hope to assist others in keeping their pets and plants healthy and happy. Thank you for your, continued assistance. All my best, Sincerely, Brinegar

[@Hornbyttgingernerd]

@@ejbrinegar you ever tried white worm cultures ?

[@ejbrinegar]

Dear Discus Keeper: I’ve looked into culturing white worms (Enchytraeus albidus) and vinegar eels (Turbatrix aceti). It seems to me that a white worm culture would be a stinking mess and a lot of trouble. A vinegar eel culture may not smell bad and could be ideal for white cloud fry (Tanichthys albonubes). But, many aquarists start white clouds on pulverized, flake food. I thought I’d try that, if I can catch the fry before the adults devour them. Thank you for the suggestion. Sincerely, Brinegar

[@deadfred821]

Dear E.J., I believe you may have the right idea of waiting for warmer weather to get a better jumpstart on a culture. Did you have to remove leeches from your blackworms when you first received them? Sincerely, Derrick (DF821)

[@ejbrinegar]

Dear Derrick: I purchased a starter culture of blackworms from a pet store, several years ago. I believe it cost me $5.00. It contained no harmful organisms. I may have a surprise for you in my, next video. Thank you for your, continued help and lovely comment. All my best, Sincerely, Brinegar

[@reneesnugent3358]

I'm in florida and am trying to figure out what exactly to feed my angel fish. I left sand substrate in one bucket and round substrate in one bucket outside and the water is super green. Could I do something with the water to grow something ? Or just throw it awake? I'm wanting to learn about this . I think your videos need to get out there!! ❤

[@ejbrinegar]

Dear Viewer: Infusoria (microbes, which turn water green) are too small, for angelfish fry to consume. I suggest getting Daphnia magna and culturing them, in green water. I do it inside, as I prefer to avoid culturing mosquitoes. I culture green water, outside, where it is easy for me to empty a culture (or strain it) if mosquitos invade same. Thank you for your interest and lovely comment. I hope you have good success. All my best, Sincerely, Brinegar

[@reneesnugent3358]

I'm unsure how to start green water. I would need that 1st, correct? Any sources that you have, how to create, or other videos? Do I need to add daphnia Magna after? I really appreciate your response to me.

[@ejbrinegar]

The spores, of the microbes, which compose green water are in the air, everywhere. If you put decholorinated water in a vessel with enough nutrient and light, these spores will eventually land in the water. All you need to do is put some compost or dead grass in a bucket of used aquarium water, outside. Within a month, the water should turn green, with infusoria. You could leave the bucket of water outside for only a week and then bring it inside and keep a light on it, 24/7. That should culture green water, without having to worry about mosquitos. Daphnia eat infusoria, so it is best to add them, to a body of green water. They will reproduce, rapidly, if there is a lot of infusoria. You can keep daphnia alive on spirulina powder (in solution) and add a few grains of yeast (for best results) perhaps once a month.

[@ejbrinegar]

Search this, in KZbin, for a detailed demonstration on culturing green water: How to culture green water Betta Guppy HAUS

[@themoffitdunsterconnection7605]

After you set it up did you run a air stone to start the nitrogen cycle or has it always been still

[@ejbrinegar]

Dear Viewer: The 10-gallon tank had a hang-on-the-back filter, which kept the water from growing stagnant. The idea was to culture phytoplankton to feed Daphnia magna. But, sedentary algae and cyanobacteria grew and the water never turned green with phytoplankton. I find it easier to culture green water, during warm months, outside. But, I recently purchased some spirulina powder, which I hope to feed daphnia when green water isn't available, along with brewer's yeast. I intend to post a video, in a few weeks. showing how that goes. Thank you for your interest. All my best, Sincerely, Brinegar

[@themoffitdunsterconnection7605]

@@ejbrinegar so you want the green water setup tank let the algae go the first time for a few weeks clean the tank treat it with bacteria to break down the algae you just wiped off everything add a high quality fish food like first bites you want to build up the decaying organic matter and you want to keep temp around 75 and do that adding a fair amount of organic material add a couple real plants by week two once you have a bunch of micro worms in the substrate stir the substrate really good run a small sponge filter and keep doing that once a week and you will have Green water for the whole winter

[@ejbrinegar]

Dear Moffit Dunster: Thank you for sharing this process. I may give it a go. All my best, Sincerely, Brinegar

[@MrGigi-dz9cv]

If Something goes wrong, is because you don't have the right things.

[@ejbrinegar]

Dear Mr. Gigi: Ain’t that the sad truth? I got is sorted, now. I’m culturing green water, like a pro. My daphnia love me, for it. Thank you, for your interest and lovely comment. All my best, Sincerely, E. J. Brinegar

[@MrGigi-dz9cv]

@@ejbrinegar Hope, you share your knowledge with us.

[@MrGigi-dz9cv]

@@ejbrinegar I see You have interesting videos. I'll be happy to watch them.

[@ejbrinegar]

Dear Mr. Gigi: Yes, I do plan to explain what the FishFam has helped me discover. Live foods make an excellent treat, for aquarium fishes. Thank you for your support. Sincerely, Brinegar

[@ejbrinegar]

So, is that you, in the "short," titled: Copii si jandarmul?

[@chadtitan4159]

Google “Daphnia Farm Enjoy”. This will help you to grow floating phytoplankton.

[@ejbrinegar]

Dear Chad Titan: Is this the site to which you refer? www.caudata.org/threads/daphnia-farm-enjoy.37399/ There, "BioNut" describes one way to culture green water. Thank you for your help. All my best, Sincerely, Brinegar

[@chadtitan4159]

@@ejbrinegar Yea that was me years back. Hopefully that helps.

[@ejbrinegar]

Dear Chad Titan: Yes, I've had difficulty getting nutrients to the phytoplankton because other types of algae exhaust the supply. Using Endler's livebearers to consume such algae is a great idea. Your method is intriguing. Thank you for sharing your knowledge on this subject. All my best, Sincerely, Brinegar

[@russelayers5802]

Too muck ferts.

[@arthurcutaiar9994]

Dude you did too much of everything