Are phoniex worms the best for calcium?

[giantsalamander]

Hey all,

I'm new to Phoneix worms.I keep hearing how they supply the most calcium and was wandering if anyone else uses them?

Thanks

 

[SludgeMunkey]

Plug "Phoenix worm" into the forum search.....you will find a recent thread on this topic.

 

[Jan]

Hey all,

I'm new to Phoneix worms.I keep hearing how they supply the most calcium and was wandering if anyone else uses them?

Thanks

Phoenix worms appear to have a good calcium to phosphate ratio - but certainly no better than earthworms or nightcrawlers. In my opinion, they are a good source for providing variety in a diet or where the keeper is squeemish about cutting up nightcrawlers into smaller, feedable pieces. See this article from our Caudata Culture section: http://www.caudata.org/cc/articles/foods2.shtml

 

[giantsalamander]

Thanks all.You've been very helpful.

 

[RainFrog]

Just a note, "high calcium" doesn't mean much of anything unless D3 is provided for synthesis.