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surya_niki
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 Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 12:17 am Post subject: LIve Worms : Cultures (Updated - 17 June '11) |
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Hi,
Started this thread to inform you that I have started the Micro Worm culture again.
Hobbyiest who require it can msg me on 9945689401 for the starter culture and can pick the same for The Aquarium Store on Saturday.(Bangalore)
If you are think that it is going to cost you, then you are right.... The cost involves you to share the same with your fellow hobbyiest who are in need of it.
Mod's: I would request you to keep this thread alive, as the same could be used as a database of hobbyiest who have live worms. Hobbyiest who want to share the culture from different cities are most welcome to use this thread.
Regards,
Surya. |
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retro_gk
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| Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:11 am Post subject: Re: Mirco Worms Culture Available |
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Good going, Surya. I've stickied this.
I request all members to use this thread solely for requesting/updating the status of your live food cultures. |
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Prasoon
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| Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 12:48 pm Post subject: Re: Mirco Worms Culture Available |
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Good initiative Surya.
I have Microworm and Vinegar Eel for sharing.
Location : Chennai
[PM me your address if in other cities. Iam a bit held up with work now, will send in courier when Iam free  ]
Regards
Prasoon
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mcgokul
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| Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 3:12 pm Post subject: Re: Micro Worms Culture Available |
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Super thread Surya . Thanks to the admins for making this sticky. I too have microworms and Vinegar eels to share (courtesy, Prasoon). I stay at Erode. Please PM me for more info. I sincerely hope we find someone with Grindalworms and Blackworms.
PS: My African Earthworm culture crashed. Planning to start one soon. Will update here once I get one going. |
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Tirtha C
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| Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 3:19 pm Post subject: Re: Micro Worms Culture Available |
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Prasoon helped me a lot last year so I can start Live food culture. But failed to do so due to Gurgaon weather and poor shipping system of India.
It's a great initiative Surya. |
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surya_niki
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| Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:55 pm Post subject: Re: Micro Worms Culture Available |
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Hi,
Thank you guys.
Nice to see hobbyiest responding with live food/s that is available with them . Thank you guys.
Rahul: Thank you for your support. Realy appreciate it.
Regards,
Surya |
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anwinj
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| Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 10:32 am Post subject: Re: Micro Worms Culture Available |
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Hi Surya, the micoworm starter culture you gave us is working really great. We now have a sustainable live food for betta fry. Thanks a lot.
And as you said, I am also ready to share the culture for fellow enthusiasts. I am based out of Banaswadi in Bangalore and call me or message me at 9880518019 for a starter culture.
Cheers,
Anwin |
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natbox
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| Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 10:46 am Post subject: Re: Micro Worms Culture Available |
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Panagrellus redivivus
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The free-living nematode Panagrellus redivivus (Sour paste nematode) is known to many aquarium enthusiasts and fishkeepers as the microworm. It is a tiny roundworm used as the first food for minuscule newly-hatched fish, such as the popular pet fish betta. The microworm is widely used in aquaculture as food for a variety of fish and crustacean species.
The microworm is about 50 micrometers in diameter and just over 1 millimeter in length, barely visible to the naked eye. It is easily cultured at home on a substrate of flour or porridge.
more info
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panagrellus_redivivus
Turbatrix aceti
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Turbatrix aceti (Vinegar eels, Vinegar nematode) are free-living nematodes that feed on the microbial culture, called mother of vinegar - that is used to create vinegar - and may continue to persist in unfiltered vinegar.
Although they are harmless and non-parasitic, leaving eels in vinegar is considered objectionable and is not permitted in vinegar bottled for consumers in the United States[1]. Manufacturers normally filter and pasteurize their product prior to bottling to prevent the eels from occurring.
Vinegar eels are often given to fry (baby fish) as a live food, like microworms. Vinegar eels are only found in unpasteurized vinegar. Vinegar that has been pasteurized no longer has the live bacterial and yeast culture that these nematodes require for subsistence.[2]
Enchytraeus buchholzi
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Enchytraeus buchholzi (also known as white worms or Grindal worm)[1]) is an annelid worm. It's cultured by aquarists as a fish food.[1]
more info
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grindal_worm
Lumbriculus variegatus
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Lumbriculus variegatus, sometimes known as blackworm (or even California blackworm), is the name given to at least three distinct species of worms which are identical in outward appearance. Until 2009, the species were regarded as one.[1][2]
These species of worms live in shallow water marshes, ponds, and swamps, feeding on microorganisms and organic material. They live throughout North America and Europe.
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nature_lover
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| Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 8:59 am Post subject: Re: Micro Worms Culture Available |
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Hi Surya,
Received the culture last evening. Thanks a bunch, pal. :thumb:
Coimbatore will have its share of microworms shortly.  |
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madonionslicer
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| Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 2:40 pm Post subject: Re: Micro Worms Culture Available |
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| Anyone got micro worms in Hyderabad? |
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Prasoon
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| Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 12:36 am Post subject: Re: Micro Worms Culture Available |
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Folks,
I have got Grindal worm culture running successfully!
Thanks to Prem KK, he got the starter culture from singapore around one month back.
Iam feeding them tetrabits and growing them on sponge and scrothbrite. They seem to do well and is doubling up in around 2-3 weeks time. Luckly these guys dont smell like microworms.
Have passed on to 4 members yesterday. I have Vyas, Bala, Balaji and Raghu on my waiting list. Let me know if anyone else is interested.
Starter culture in peat
A close up - yummy!
Grindals in sponge
Grindals in scrotch brite
Regards
Prasoon |
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Severumkid
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| Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 9:17 am Post subject: Re: LIve Worms :Microworms, Grindlal worms etc |
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| Wonderful thread, pics are missing. I want some live food for conditioning adult fish. |
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alpha91
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| Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 9:22 am Post subject: Re: Micro Worms Culture Available |
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Folks,
I have got Grindal worm culture running successfully!
Thanks to Prem KK, he got the starter culture from singapore around one month back.
Iam feeding them tetrabits and growing them on sponge and scrothbrite. They seem to do well and is doubling up in around 2-3 weeks time. Luckly these guys dont smell like microworms.
Have passed on to 4 members yesterday. I have Vyas, Bala, Balaji and Raghu on my waiting list. Let me know if anyone else is interested.
Starter culture in peat
A close up - yummy!
Grindals in sponge
Grindals in scrotch brite
Regards
Prasoon
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Thats a huge relief!! Prasoon,please add me to the list as well  |
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anwinj
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| Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 3:31 pm Post subject: Re: LIve Worms :Microworms, Grindlal worms etc |
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| Prasoon please add me to the list too. Would love to start a Grindal worms culture for my bettas |
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susee
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| Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 1:25 pm Post subject: Re: LIve Worms :Microworms, Grindlal worms etc |
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Dear Mr.Parsoon,
I am Suseendhran from Coimbatore breeding bettas, I require Grindal worm culture
for my betta fry. I request you kindly send a starter culture of grindal worms.
Is it possible to send by courier. On getting your reply I will pm my address.
Regards
Suseendhran. |
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