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Bloodworms make great food for pond fish.

Blood red or dark pink worms are normal in freshwater ponds. Although they appear to be worms, they actually are the larvae of non-biting midges known as Chironomid, a species often called bloodworms. Does this Spark an idea?

  1. Appearance

    • Bloodworms have segmented, long bodies with a bristle-shape mouth that helps to pry food from sludge or plant roots. They grow to be 1/4-inch or 18-mm long and construct mud tubes as homes.

    Diet

    • Bloodworms primarily eat algae and decaying plant and animal matter, helping to keep pond water clean. They occasionally eat the roots of plants such as water lilies.

    Management

    • Bloodworms pose no danger to plants, animals or fish in a pond and need no control, according to "The Garden Pests & Diseases Specialist." Bloodworms make great food for pond fish, as they contain about 55 percent protein.

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