Detritus Worms

[xSparkleZ]

I went to the LFS today to stock up on Savu Pods and I overheard another customer talking about how he cultures detritus worms for his Apistogramma.

I personally like having them in my tanks in moderation as I do notice my juveniles munching on them from time to time, but never heard of aquarists culturing them for food.

Thoughts?

 

[Ben Rhau]

I’m culturing blackworms in a 5 gallon neocaridina tank right now. I think they would be easier to harvest if I kept them in a breeder box, but so far so good.

 

[MacZ]

Detritus worms come in by way of plants usually and belong in a healthy tank in my opinion. Most of the time you don't see them. Culturing is not really necessary. I wouldn't be surprised if that person mistook similar worms for detritus worms.

Same as Ben I'd rather culture bigger worms and other things.

 

[xSparkleZ]

Makes sense.
I thought I was missing out.

 

[Ben Rhau]

Also I don’t think “detritus worms” refers to a single species, so I’m not sure how to culture them in higher quantities than they naturally occur.

 

[MacZ]

Also I don’t think “detritus worms” refers to a single species, so I’m not sure how to culture them in higher quantities than they naturally occur.

Of course it's a basket term for dozens of species. I doubt you have the same in North America we have in Europe or those in Asia.

 

[xSparkleZ]

Good information.
I typically even out the population by transplanting some substrate between my tanks.
I always enjoy my pairs and fry having the ability to have a snack between normal feeding times.