Livefood Culture Microworms & Vinegar Eels

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[@chevyfish4028]

When I first saw one of your videos about using Crispy Rice cereal for the microworms, I tested it out and immediately switched from the oatmeal formula that I had used for many years. I can even keep the cultures inside the house now instead of my attic steps, lol. The difference to the olfactory senses is absolutely amazing and I have employed your method ever since. I recommend it to others constantly. Thank you so very much.

[@violahopsalot162]

You are a great chef! Good info which I will be referring back to often.

[@DansFish]

Now I just need to buy an apron and a big white hat!

[@Lumpydog]

Great information. Love all the "Voila" tossed into the video. Thanks for sharing. Cheers.

[@DansFish]

Glad you caught that...it was just for you !

[@PeterThieledigital]

This was a very good video Dan... Thanks!

[@DansFish]

You got it, Peter! Thanks for hanging around the channel.

[@HeatherNielsenScarletAquatics]

Rice Crispies! That is a great idea! Great vid with great info!

[@DansFish]

Thanks for tuning in, Heather!

[@just4fun-family145]

Thanks for another kool video brotha!.. hope all is well and thanks for great tip!... my Cory babies will love these.. p.s they are growing great and coloring up nicely !

[@DansFish]

Glad the corys are doing well!

[@lusean193]

Dan I was having problems with mould so I will try the yeast thanks so much

[@CaylorsReptilesAquatics]

Cebebrity Fish Chef! Micro worms are probably too small for most of my fish. However the Limias might enjoy them. I lost one of my male Perugiae. No symptoms, I just found him on the tank bottom a couple mornings ago. All others are still fine. I expect fry soon as a trio of the Nigrofasciata are very plump. I added some extra plants, both floating and potted. Thanks for an informative and entertaining video Dan!

[@DansFish]

So sorry to hear about the perugiae. I hope the remaining ones do well.

[@83silverdub]

thanks for thd video Dan

[@DansFish]

You got it, Max!

[@macylangley9512]

I made a batch with a few apple slices but I can't see any thing in the jar

[@reelstanks8473]

thanks dan.i learned that mine are to wet,easy fix

[@DansFish]

Yep, just add a bit of dry cereal and they will be good to go!

[@johncarlson3742]

What have you found the benefit to be for rice crispies over oatmeal? Great Video Dan !!!!

[@DansFish]

Howdy John, Great question! I like the rice cereal because I don't have to cook it before using it. Anytime I notice the culture needs "texture maintenance", I can just throw in some more. I guess it is the convenience that I like most. Best, Dan

[@AquaApprentice]

What is the appropriate storage method for them? Like temp wise and I know some people keep them in fridges.

[@DansFish]

Howdy Aqua, For vinegar eels and micro worms, you want normal room temperature or fishroom temperature. If you are comfy, these two livefoods will be too. If your fish are comfy without heaters, these two livefoods will be good at those slightly higher temps as well. The worms which need to be kept in the fridge are a different species called white worms. Best, Dan

[@bobcow363]

Where did you get the eels to start with ?

[@CrowntailHalfmoon]

Excellent advice on culturing these live foods. Do you have any video or knowledge on culturing grindal worms?

[@DansFish]

Crowntail, every time I try grindal worms, they get overrun with mites. Eventually, I just stopped trying.

[@CrowntailHalfmoon]

@@DansFish Thanks Dan Funny thing is I'm currently watching your video on fruitfly and vinegar eels. So bizarre you message as I'm watching it. Its like you right here. Lol. Thx for information

[@CrowntailHalfmoon]

If only you could hand me fishes through the screen lol🤣

[@DansFish]

@@CrowntailHalfmoon Booo! I'm right behind you! :) How CREEPY was that comment!!!!

[@citytraincar]

do we need light to cultivate microworm?

[@macylangley9512]

How do I make my own banana wormsfromstrach

[@macylangley9512]

I ordered some micro worms I went by the direction but I never got any worms what's going on

[@Rick-df2my]

If you don't have a culture now of vinegar eels how do you get started?

[@DansFish]

Howdy Rick, The best way is to find another local hobbyist who has a culture an bum a starter off of them. Baring that: www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR2.TRC1.A0.H0.Xvinegar+eels.TRS0&_nkw=vinegar+eels&_sacat=0

[@baptmeyer1535]

Can you feed vinegar eels or microworms to small Adult fish like neon, endler...? Thanks!

[@DansFish]

Absolutely...they love them.

[@sbroekstra4237]

those pears are pears you need to put in a stew. im dutch we call it "stoofpeer"

[@DansFish]

Sounds delicious, manta! By the way, how would you describe the meaning of the dutch word "killi" or "killie"...I might be spelling that wrong!!!

[@MegaMindyLou]

I probably shouldn’t be watching while I’m eating lunch. What do you do if this is your first batch and you don’t have older culture? Did I miss that part if you did say?

[@DansFish]

Same procedure for a first batch: 1 part vinegar with the "mother", 1 part water, a piece of apple (or pear!), and your starter culture.