Common Name(s): Microworm

Size: 0.5-2mm

Description: Microworms have been cultured for years by many aquarium enthusiasts have used to feed fry (baby fish) and species that have a small full grown size. Easily cultured and smaller then brine shrimp nauplii (newly hatched brine shrimp) they make an ideal starter food for various fish and amphibian species.

Microworms can live hours once placed in the water providing movement to attract the fish. Slowly the microworms will fall through the water column providing food for all variety of feeders. They are also very nutritious making them a great starter staple!

Microworm cultures can last indefinitely. Keeping them at room temperature in a substrate such as oatmeal, bran or chicken mash with a slight amount of yeast added as a food source for the worms is all you need. Within days of setting up a culture you will see hundreds of worms moving on the surface of the media and up the sides of the culturing container. Repeat this process every two weeks to have a constant supply of microworms as well as backup cultures in case any of them suddenly die off. It is recommended you always have at least three cultures on the go to help prevent any loss of production.

To prepare a culture, simply mix some water with the substrate and microwave it until it is the consistency of thick oatmeal. Let it cool and add a little yeast to the mix. Place a large spoonful of the mix from a thriving culture, and within days the new culture will be packed with worms. Always dispose of mouldy cultures as mouldy food has been linked to many problems and deaths in otherwise healthy animals.

Additional Comments: Tried tested and true, microworms are one of the best items for small fish and amphibians. Easily cultured they make a great addition to any aquarium enthusiast's feeding options.

*All sizes and shelf lives are approximate.

Prices: (0.5-2mm, approx. 1/16")