The encyclopedia of Culturing White worms, and Grindal worms
These worms are excellent live food for fish (60% protein, 15% fats); nothing beats live food for feeding your fish. They are easily produced and are particularly good for inducing fish to spawn. They do not carry parasites or pathogenic bacteria like tubifex worms and are non-pathogenic to humans and animals. All freshwater and marine fish as well as some crustaceans, amphibians, reptiles, and birds love them so it is important to not overfeed with them as the fish will literally gorge themselves with the worms and get fat. They can be “Gut loaded” with any nutritional food you want to feed your fish. They can also be chopped and used to feed your fry. Egg capsules make an excellent food for baby fish. They also save money as they are very cheap to produce compared to quality fish food. There are three species used by aquarists: 1) White worms (Enchytraeus albidus): They grow to 2-4 cm in length. They are suitable for feeding adult fis...