How to raise bloodworms? Introduction to a simple breeding method for high-protein bait

Bloodworms, also known as chironomid larvae, are worm-shaped with a deep red body color. Bloodworms are widely distributed and are one of the main groups of benthic animals in freshwater waters. They are an excellent natural bait for fish and have very high nutritional value. They are also recognized worldwide as the best live food for tropical fish. So how do you raise “high-protein bait” bloodworms? A simple breeding method is introduced below!

1. Obtaining seed stock

Bloodworms are a variety that can reproduce quickly. As long as farmers have some seed stock, they can reproduce very fast. There are two ways to obtain seed stock. One is to find wild bloodworms yourself. The varieties found this way have relatively low guarantees in terms of safety and benefits, and the time needed for reproduction to become established is longer. The other is to buy seed stock. This method costs relatively more, but takes less time. If you go to the wild to collect seed stock, look for places with long-term standing water that does not flow much and has poor water quality. They can basically be found there.

2. Building the breeding environment

The most important thing in breeding bloodworms is the choice of this breeding environment. If it is not done well, the bloodworm colony cannot reproduce and spread. The breeding site should be relatively dark, with basically no sunlight. A shady and damp environment is the best environment for bloodworms. Second, the water flow in the breeding pond should be controlled so that the flow speed is basically imperceptible, and the water quality must not have an odor, otherwise it will stimulate their growth. The water used for replacement generally needs to be treated by exposure to the sun, so that the water quality is suitable for bloodworms to survive.

3. Feeding

The things bloodworms need to be fed are relatively unique. The food fed to them is extremely diverse. Whether it is manure or some fermented, easily decaying materials, these are basically their food. They mainly feed on organic debris. Some specialized places also have special breeding feed. For example, rice bran and banana peels, after fermentation treatment, are relatively high-quality feed. Put in feed once every 2-3 days. The amount is chosen according to scale and density. For one mu, the amount used is controlled at 100-200 jin, and it needs to be spread evenly.

4. Management

Breeding bloodworms also requires changing the water source, because bloodworms also secrete some unnecessary substances during growth, and over time this will also affect their growth. Second, when feeding, pay more attention to the color of the water quality. If the color is relatively dark, then less feed needs to be put in next time. At this time, the water quality is relatively fertile. In daily management, attention should be paid to light control. At night, it is necessary to ensure that there is basically no light near the breeding pond and that it is in a dark state. If there is long-term light at night, both growth and reproduction will be inhibited.

The above is Tuliu.com's introduction to a simple breeding method for bloodworms. Bloodworms are now considered a good project. With the rise of the fishery industry, demand will also rise relatively. In addition, the threshold for breeding bloodworms is extremely low, so interested farmers can consider it carefully.