In nature blood worms are known for constructing cocoons of plant debris and mud. Chironomus mosquitoes do not bite.
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When it comes to live foods, Gudgeons are particularly fond of blood worms, ghost shrimp, and brine shrimp. They will also accept chopped earthworms, insects such as crickets, and small fish.
Zoo Diet
: Fish gelatine, beef heart gelatine, scallops, shrimp, filet of sole, frozen blood worms, brine shrimp, Formula 1 Marine, and Prime Reef.
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nematodes (Nematoda)
coccidian parasites (Coccidia)
blood worms (Strongyles)
roundworms (Trichuridae)
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It is helpful to condition the fish on frozen food (brine shrimp, blood worms). Provide a couple of flower pots for the pair to select or a flat piece of slate. You many notice a color change- both male and female may turn almost totally black.
Fortunately, I fed him some blood worms and I put 1 guppy into the bowl with him as he recooperated. After a few days, he ate the guppy and I knew he was going to be alright. About a month later he has regrown all his fingers, skin, and webbing.
 See also: Shrimp, Brine Shrimp, Coral, Hobby, Scallop
  
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