Banana worm video

[JenThePlantGeek]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtAl_sF ... e=youtu.be

These little things are banana worms. The culture they are growing in is a mix of oatmeal, water, and yeast. I use them to feed my larger aquarium critters. Please pardon the fact that I steer a microscope like I'm over the legal limit - clearly need some more practice!

If you watch towards the end, you can see one that has eggs clearly visible.

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[rabitt]

Jen,
Great video always something new to learn. What critters do you feed then to?

[JenThePlantGeek]

I feed them to Neocardinia sp. shrimp and my crawdad, and I'm hoping soon that my Tanichthys albonubes (white cloud tetra, long-finned variety) will breed for me and I'll use these and a first-food for them after they graduate from infusoria (greenwater). Banana worms make a good substitute for baby brine shrimp and can be used for any fish fry.

[billbillt]

I think this is real cool!!.. Look like little snakes...

BillT

[Crater Eddie]

Great vid Jen, thanks for posting it.
CE

[JimT]

Look a lot like nematodes. Interesting video.

[gekko]

Very nice video and interesting information. Thank you.

[Pat Thielen]

Very cool video -- I've never heard of these guys before. You learn something new every day!