Lilia Stepanova wrote: > > My batch of bad frozen blood worms was by Hickari. Never was thawed by me. > Symptoms took several days (3-4) to develop. > Best, > Lilia I've been feeding bloodworms as a staple for 10 years. I have a very reliable source, which is why I'm confident. I think the problems occur in handling, as they would with any meat left thawed and then refrozen in transit. I wouldn't blame a brand name. You can tell if the worms have been mishandled as they blacken, or at least turn a dull dark red. Gary ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is the apistogramma mailing list, apisto@listbox.com. For instructions on how to subscribe or unsubscribe or get help, email apisto-request@listbox.com. Search http://altavista.digital.com for "Apistogramma Mailing List Archives"!