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Dero Worms

RickyV

RickyV

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A few weeks ago I found clumps of these guys in my blackworm culture, and they have been reproducing at an extremely fast rate. Why are they so rarely talked about? I didn't even know they existed up until a few weeks ago. I have grown a massive amount from almost nothing since I never even remember seeing any when I first got my blackworms. I have read in a paper their biomass can double every 5 days under optimal conditions. So much potential yet almost no one cultures them or talks about them. I haven't tried feeding them to fish yet, but maybe fish just don't like them? Though I'd find that hard to believe. I have heard they have hooks, but they're so tiny I can't imagine it's a real problem. So why does it seem like no one cultures dero worms? 20250117_144921.jpg
 
Hi all,
RickyV said:
haven't tried feeding them to fish yet, but maybe fish just don't like them? Though I'd find that hard to believe. I have heard they have hooks, but they're so tiny I can't imagine it's a real problem. So why does it seem like no one cultures dero worms?
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They are really popular with European "Corydoras" breeders. I think all <"small fish will eat them">. The main problem is <"normally getting a culture">, although they are another worm that is common in the wild in the USA (and Europe) <"Co-Culturing Daphnia and Dero Worms">.

cheers Darrel
 
dw1305 said:
Hi all,

They are really popular with European "Corydoras" breeders. I think all <"small fish will eat them">. The main problem is <"normally getting a culture">, although they are another worm that is common in the wild in the USA (and Europe) <"Co-Culturing Daphnia and Dero Worms">.

cheers Darrel
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Ah I see that makes sense. I'm just surprised they haven't already become as common as daphnia/moina, grindal worms, white worms, or even blackworms. I've only been keeping them for a few weeks but imo they have potential to be much easier and more productive than any of the live foods I listed. Can even just setup an HOB breeder box and all you have to do is feed (or not if you add an auto feeder).
 
RickyV said:
A few weeks ago I found clumps of these guys in my blackworm culture, and they have been reproducing at an extremely fast rate. Why are they so rarely talked about? I didn't even know they existed up until a few weeks ago. I have grown a massive amount from almost nothing since I never even remember seeing any when I first got my blackworms. I have read in a paper their biomass can double every 5 days under optimal conditions. So much potential yet almost no one cultures them or talks about them. I haven't tried feeding them to fish yet, but maybe fish just don't like them? Though I'd find that hard to believe. I have heard they have hooks, but they're so tiny I can't imagine it's a real problem. So why does it seem like no one cultures dero worms? View attachment 226001
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Hello. I have a question for you. Is it possible to buy a small amount of Dero Worms ( Auloforus ) from you?
 
Sklejka said:
Oh... so the question is not relevant.
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Yeah if you were in the states I'd send you some. But once you find some, even 1 mg of worms will be enough to start. If you do the math, 1 mg can turn into 1 kg in 100 days assuming doubling every 5 days and perfect conditions.
 
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