http://bugblog.livefoodcultures.com Weekly hints from The Bug Farm Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:26:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Subject: Questions about Vinegar Eels Hello I live in the UK. I knew nothing about vinegar eels until today. I think I have a fish with dropsy. Are vinegar eels good for health problems and can you use apple cider vinegar as a tonic for ... http://bugblog.livefoodcultures.com/?p=115 Subject: Question about Redworms Hello, I have 4 large, 7-10in and growing quickly, spiny eels and am looking for a food culture that can support their huge eating habits. Their going through frozen bloodworms like crazy and its getting pretty expensive. I am seriously thinking of ... http://bugblog.livefoodcultures.com/?p=106 Subject: RE: question Hi Jim Thanks for the answer. Want to ask you questions on Daphnia culture. Can a culture stay viable indefinitely for up to 3 mos without anyone to care for on just green water alone. I go out of the country anywhere from 1 to 3 mos and was thinking ... http://bugblog.livefoodcultures.com/?p=102 Subject: Earthworms Jim: My white worms are doing just fine. I am also keeping some earthworms inside for my garter snake. Do you know what I should be feeding earthworms? Have a good day! Linda _______________________________________________ Linda, It sort of matters as to which species of worm you are dealing ... http://bugblog.livefoodcultures.com/?p=97 Subject: Questions about Microworms I have recently developed problems with my microworm jars as they developed a cloudy film on the surface that I can not get rid of. I have restarted many times after steralizing the container ,to no avail. I assume it is a yeast or mould ?? It ... http://bugblog.livefoodcultures.com/?p=94 Subject: Questions about Whiteworms Hello, I have been culturing grindal worms with great success for several months now but I am finding that they are too small for the adult fish I am feeding (tetras and barbs). I want to give white worms a shot as I ... http://bugblog.livefoodcultures.com/?p=89 Subject: hay jim do you have to use a sponge filter for betta fry hay jim do you have to use a sponge filter for betta fry i read on your website that you use java moss to get infusoria for the fry but do you have ... http://bugblog.livefoodcultures.com/?p=84 From: G. Subject: Confused Flour Beetles Does the flour beetle culture need to be bought or do they invite themselves into the flour? Apologies for the stupidity -__-' I'm.. confused ! - G. _______________________________________________ G., They are a pest. They will find their way into your flour, grains and cereals (personal experiences ... http://bugblog.livefoodcultures.com/?p=79 To: questions@livefoodcultures.com Subject: Questions about Microworms Is it possible to culture daphnia in side the house ? How. Thanks, wilson _______________________________________________ Wilson, It is possible. The quantities would be smaller and therefore the work per unit would be greater, but it is possible. You could use any container that you might use out ... http://bugblog.livefoodcultures.com/?p=72 To: questions@livefoodcultures.com Subject: Questions about Springtails We have a infestation of springtails in our home. They are crawling on the ceilings in our bedrooms and throughout the home. We also have had Orkin come once a month to spray the home. We don't know how to get rid of these critters. Do you have any ... http://bugblog.livefoodcultures.com/?p=47