{"product_id":"live-blackworms-1-8-lb-2-oz","title":"Live Blackworms – 1\/8 lb (2 oz)","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eLive Blackworms – 1\/8 lb (2 oz)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Aquarium Food | High Protein | Freshwater Fish | Excellent Conditioning Food\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive your aquarium fish a nutritious, protein-rich treat with \u003cstrong\u003eLive California Blackworms (Lumbriculus variegatus)\u003c\/strong\u003e! These freshwater worms are an excellent live food for a wide variety of tropical fish, encouraging natural hunting and foraging behaviors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackworms are especially popular among breeders for conditioning fish before spawning, supporting growth, and encouraging picky eaters to feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach order contains \u003cstrong\u003e1\/8 lb (2 oz) of live blackworms\u003c\/strong\u003e, carefully packaged for transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lumbriculus variegatus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e California Blackworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/8 lb (2 oz) by weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live freshwater food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNutritional Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e High in protein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplemental food or occasional treat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater tropical fish, bottom feeders, and breeding fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of Feeding Live Blackworms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Protein Nutrition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports growth, body condition, and reproductive health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding Conditioning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent food for preparing adult fish for spawning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Feeding Behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Encourages fish to hunt and forage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for Picky Eaters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Their natural movement stimulates feeding responses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Live Food:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for many aquarium species, including discus, angelfish, corydoras, loaches, rams, and larger rainbowfish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive blackworms require proper storage to maintain their freshness and health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefrigerate Immediately:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep worms refrigerated at approximately 35–40°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse Clean Water:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a shallow layer of cool, dechlorinated freshwater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRinse Regularly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently rinse and replace water daily to remove waste and dead worms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid Overcrowding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Divide into multiple shallow containers if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo Not Freeze:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freezing will kill the worms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, use worms while fresh and active.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed small portions that your fish can consume promptly. Rinse blackworms thoroughly before introducing them to your aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackworms may burrow into aquarium substrate if left uneaten. Remove excess food when possible to help maintain water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live blackworms are intended as a supplemental food and should be offered as part of a varied diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\/8 lb (2 oz) of live Blackworms\u003c\/strong\u003e, carefully measured and packaged for safe transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive arrival is dependent on appropriate shipping conditions and prompt receipt. Refrigerate immediately upon arrival. 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