I've heard some people say that tubifex worms carry parasites, which when eaten infect the fish. I don't really see how the parasite would live through the freeze dried process, nor stay alive in the container of tubifex worms with no food for long amounts of time.
I'm wondering this because a few days ago I noticed the dreaded threads hanging from the rectum of my firemouth, and yes, he does have internal parasites now.
Only two ways the FM could have contracted the parasites would be through contact with a GT I had in the tank temporarily, holding for a friend waiting on a tank upgrade, or from the feeding of tubifex worms.
I would just like to know if the tubifex worms have any possibility of harboring parasites so I can stop feeding immediately. I am skeptical, but what do you guys think?
I'm wondering this because a few days ago I noticed the dreaded threads hanging from the rectum of my firemouth, and yes, he does have internal parasites now.
Only two ways the FM could have contracted the parasites would be through contact with a GT I had in the tank temporarily, holding for a friend waiting on a tank upgrade, or from the feeding of tubifex worms.
I would just like to know if the tubifex worms have any possibility of harboring parasites so I can stop feeding immediately. I am skeptical, but what do you guys think?
