What fish not to feed with tubifex?

[Cirith Ungol]

So far I've heard of Coprophagous ramirezi (Ram cichlid) as the worms can not be digested by them.

Are there any other species of fish that to your knowledge shouldn't be fed with tubifex?

 

[Mack&Cass]

I haven't heard of fish not being able to digest tubifex. However, some fish have issues with over indulgence in it. Are you feeding live tubifex or frozen or freeze dried? I am wary about live tubifex because they often feed on sewage, but if your source is safe, I would feed it to any fish that would eat it. Just keep quantities limited.
Just my thoughts.
Mackenzie

 

[Cirith Ungol]

I have frozen ones only.
I might just try a limited amount.

 

[dtknow]

I'd reccomend blackworms over tubifex but frozen tubifex should be fine. I'd avoid feeding it to any herbivores.

 

[Cirith Ungol]

I'd reccomend blackworms over tubifex but frozen tubifex should be fine. I'd avoid feeding it to any herbivores.

So in general a no to Tanganyika fish?

 

[dtknow]

Most tanganyikans are actually invertivores. They probably wouldn't encounter worms in great quantities so frozen bloodworms(chironomids) or crustaceans would be a more natural option.

 

[Cirith Ungol]

Most tanganyikans are actually invertivores. They probably wouldn't encounter worms in great quantities so frozen bloodworms(chironomids) or crustaceans would be a more natural option.

Aren't tubifex and bloodworms the same thing?

 

[moose35]

Aren't tubifex and bloodworms the same thing?

no

moose

 

[myrmecophile]

It is less a matter of not being to digest the worm as it is a matter of too high a protein content for their dietary needs. Also the proper name for the "ram" is Microgeophagus ramirezi or Papiliochromis ramirezi. The name you are using is definitely not correct and would indicate the fish is a dung eater.