Mosquito Larvae

[BallAquatics]

I would be reluctant to feed them to my fish, for the same reason I no longer feed bloodworms to my fish. To much risk of parasites. Lost too many fish this way.

WOW, your mosquito larvae must be much different from the ones around here. As the "wigglers" only live in water from 4 to 14 days, depending on water temperature, they sure don't have much time to pick up some sort of parasite.

I do check to be sure that my "wigglers" don't have any dragonfly larvae mixed in with them.

After feeding mosquito larvae for almost 50 years, I can't recall of a single lost fish because of them. They are one of my favorite live foods to get fish into spawning condition. I only wish they were available in this area year round LOL.

Dennis

 

[biondoa]

Thanks Dennis. I do know what mosquito larvae look like, but I've no idea what dragon fly larvae look like, and why are they bad for the fish.
Now you've got me nervous.

 

[Duckie]

biondoa , they look like dragon flies without wings. They are not bad for the fish to eat if your fish are big enough. Smaller fish are unfortunately on the menu as dragon fly larvae food.

 

[biondoa]

Thank you Duckie. I will not give them to my cpds then. they are the smallest fish that I have. I think angels, rainbows and cardinals should be very happy feasting on all the larvae.

 

[BallAquatics]

Dennis

 

[Duckie]

Thank you Duckie. I will not give them to my cpds then. they are the smallest fish that I have. I think angels, rainbows and cardinals should be very happy feasting on all the larvae.

I would still be careful with the dragon fly lavae. You mean rainbow rasboras and cardinal tetras? Don't believe they are big enough to really hunt down the dragon fly larvae. Think goldfish big - juveniles can be subject to be eaten while adults will return the favour.

 

[biondoa]

Now that Dennis has posted a picture of the dragon fly larvae, I will be very careful to remove any that may be there.
Thanks much.

 

[The Zigman]

Not sure what might also be living with them... I Lost a whole tank full of discus before... not doing it again.