Live Food – Live Feeders Earthworms x 10 adults

Live Feeders Earthworms supply these active annelids as a top choice for aquarium enthusiasts. Owners of axolotls and oscars appreciate how these worms encourage hunting instincts while delivering essential proteins and vitamins. This product arrives fresh, with no additives, so your pets enjoy pure, organic nutrition straight away.

Size and Lifespan

These earthworms typically measure 5–10 cm when stretched, depending on the variety. They live for several months to over a year when kept in cool, moist conditions, but serve mainly as immediate feed for fish and amphibians.

Ideal Tank Setup

Aquarists drop Live Feeders Earthworms directly into the tank for instant feeding. Rinse them first to remove any soil residue. For short-term storage, keep them in a fridge at around 15°C in a ventilated container with damp bedding.

To replicate its natural habitat:

• Use moist, organic-rich soil or compost in a separate bin for culturing
• Maintain cool temperatures between 15°C–25°C to keep them active
• Add vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, or fruit peels as feed
• Provide good ventilation while preventing escapes

Compatible Tank Mates

Many large carnivorous species eagerly accept these worms. They suit predatory setups but disappear quickly in community tanks with multiple hunters.

Suitable tank mates include:

• Axolotls of all sizes
• Oscars and other large cichlids
• Big plecos and catfish
• Adult arowanas
• Large freshwater turtles

Diet and Feeding

Live Feeders Earthworms provide a carnivorous diet rich in protein, minerals, and fats. Drop them live into the tank to trigger natural foraging. Feed adults 1–2 worms every 2–3 days, or cut smaller pieces for juveniles to prevent choking.

Breeding and Behaviour of Live Feeders Earthworms

These annelids reproduce through cocoon-laying in moist environments. They burrow actively but emerge when food appears or conditions suit. In tanks, they wiggle enticingly, which draws out predatory instincts in fish and amphibians for engaging mealtimes.

Species Overview

• Species – Eisenia fetida / Lumbricus terrestris
• Common Name – Earthworms / Nightcrawlers / Red Wigglers
• Origin – Widespread, commonly sourced from sustainable farms in Australia and worldwide
• Diet – Herbivore
• PH Range – 5.5-7.5
• Temperature – 15°C–25°C
• Breed Type – Egg Layer
• Current Size – 5–10 cm
• Max Size: 15-30 cm

FAQs

What size tank is ideal for Live Feeders Earthworms?
These worms serve as live food only, so no specific tank applies – drop them straight into your existing aquarium.

Can they live with other fish?
They do not live long in tanks, as most predatory fish consume them quickly.

How often should I feed them?
Offer 1–2 worms per feeding session every 2–3 days for adults, adjusting for size and appetite.

Do they need to be in groups?
They function well in groups for culturing, but single servings work fine for direct feeding.

How long do they live?
They survive months in proper storage, though most get eaten soon after introduction to the tank.

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