Question:hi i have bought bloodworms frozen so do i add the frozen cube to the water or what plz help and also my bettas fin has been bitten i have guppies and neon tetras with it will it heal
Answers:
Hi Orhan, I would not recommend putting the cube directly in the tank, especially if you only have one fish-he will eat too much at once & it's not a good idea to introduce the melted water to your tank.
The best method is to use a small dish & melt the cube in a little tank water, then the worms can be fed to the fish either by hand (if you have the stomach!!) or perhaps an artists paint brush but be sure to use a brand new one-any solvent or paint residue is lethal to fish no mater how clean it looks. The defrosted food will keep fresh in the fridge but throw any unused after 24 hours. If feeding the full amount simply drain the water off once melted, a similar method can be used for brine shrimp.
GET YOUR BETA OUT OF THAT AQUARIUM!!! Betas can live in very small containers...even a vase with a live plant growing in the water... put a tiny mirror in it to amuse your fish. About the bloodworms; I have always thawed them first and fed a tiny amount at a time... it should be eaten up within a minute. If it's not...you're giving too much at a time. Have a wonderful time. The fin won't regrow...but it should heal. Make sure you use water that's stood at least overnight to change the Betas's water; that gives time for the chemicals to dissipate.
You can defrost the cube by placing it in a cup with a bit of tank water then scattering it evenly through the tank slowly. This should prevent the guppies from attacking your betta while trying to get at the cube. Don't feed them bloodworm too often as it's not a fully balanced food, keep it as an occasional treat.
As for the betta's fin, as long as it's not being nibbled at on a regular basis, the water quality is good, and the stress level is not too high for him, then yes, the fin will grow back. In the meantime, increase the frequency of your water changes, completely vacuuming the gravel bed each time; keep an eye on the water quality; and watch that tail closely for additional problems. You want to make sure it is getting better, not worse. If it gets too bad he'll be prone to a bacterial infection and that you want to avoid at all costs.
Are there plenty of hiding places in your tank? That combined with frequent water changes will usually take care of it but you still have to keep a close eye on it to be sure.
Yes the fin will heal, but if the guppies and tetras keep nipping the Betta then remove the Betta.
Cut up the frozen blood worms into tiny pieces , small enough to fit in your fishes mouth, so they can eat it.
Good Luck
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hi i feed my fish bloodworm frozen and all i do is break the cube up and drop it in it melts quickly and they eat it perfectly. i have a ram whose fins were nipped and not sure what done it but neon tetras and all tetras and barbs are fin nippers and if there really bad at nipping fins then your bettas wont get better. i dont have tetras or barbs for that reason i got two cherry barbs and an emperor tetra but had to get rid of them cause of them nipping the fins of my fish.
to feed the bloodworms make sure hey thaw completely before feeding them to the fish. your bettas fin should heal if the nipping stops.
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