Live Blackworms – 1/8 lb (2 oz)

Live Aquarium Food | High Protein | Freshwater Fish | Excellent Conditioning Food

Give your aquarium fish a nutritious, protein-rich treat with Live California Blackworms (Lumbriculus variegatus)! These freshwater worms are an excellent live food for a wide variety of tropical fish, encouraging natural hunting and foraging behaviors.

Blackworms are especially popular among breeders for conditioning fish before spawning, supporting growth, and encouraging picky eaters to feed.

Each order contains 1/8 lb (2 oz) of live blackworms, carefully packaged for transport.

Product Details

• Species: Lumbriculus variegatus
• Common Name: California Blackworms
• Quantity: 1/8 lb (2 oz) by weight
• Type: Live freshwater food
• Nutritional Value: High in protein
• Feeding: Supplemental food or occasional treat
• Suitable For: Freshwater tropical fish, bottom feeders, and breeding fish

Benefits of Feeding Live Blackworms

• High-Protein Nutrition: Supports growth, body condition, and reproductive health.
• Breeding Conditioning: Excellent food for preparing adult fish for spawning.
• Natural Feeding Behavior: Encourages fish to hunt and forage.
• Great for Picky Eaters: Their natural movement stimulates feeding responses.
• Versatile Live Food: Suitable for many aquarium species, including discus, angelfish, corydoras, loaches, rams, and larger rainbowfish.

Storage & Care

Live blackworms require proper storage to maintain their freshness and health.

• Refrigerate Immediately: Keep worms refrigerated at approximately 35–40°F.
• Use Clean Water: Store in a shallow layer of cool, dechlorinated freshwater.
• Rinse Regularly: Gently rinse and replace water daily to remove waste and dead worms.
• Avoid Overcrowding: Divide into multiple shallow containers if needed.
• Do Not Freeze: Freezing will kill the worms.

For best results, use worms while fresh and active.

Feeding Instructions

Feed small portions that your fish can consume promptly. Rinse blackworms thoroughly before introducing them to your aquarium.

Blackworms may burrow into aquarium substrate if left uneaten. Remove excess food when possible to help maintain water quality.

Important: Live blackworms are intended as a supplemental food and should be offered as part of a varied diet.

What You'll Receive

1/8 lb (2 oz) of live Blackworms, carefully measured and packaged for safe transport.

Live arrival is dependent on appropriate shipping conditions and prompt receipt. Refrigerate immediately upon arrival. Shipped with cold packs.

Perfect for: Discus, angelfish, German blue rams, Bolivian rams, corydoras, loaches, rainbowfish, and other carnivorous or omnivorous freshwater fish.