{"product_id":"micro-worm-panagrellus-redivivus","title":"Micro Worm (Panagrellus redivivus)","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"53\"\u003ePanagrellus redivivus (Microworms)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"255\"\u003eMicroworms are tiny white nematodes commonly cultured as a live food for freshwater fish fry and small juvenile fish. Easy to grow and harvest, they are a popular starter food in home breeding setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"260\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"285\"\u003eWhy Use Microworms?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"456\"\u003e1. Ideal Size for Fry\u003cbr data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"315\"\u003eMicroworms are small enough for many newly free-swimming freshwater fry, making them an excellent first or second-stage food after infusoria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"664\"\u003e2. Simple to Culture\u003cbr data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"485\"\u003eThey can be grown in shallow containers using inexpensive media such as oatmeal or mashed potato. With minimal care, cultures can produce harvestable worms within just a few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"820\"\u003e3. Continuous Production\u003cbr data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"697\"\u003eA single starter culture can yield worms daily for weeks when maintained properly, making them reliable and cost-effective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"825\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"850\"\u003eNutritional Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"924\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"872\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"872\"\u003eModerate protein\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"889\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"889\"\u003eModerate fat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"924\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"924\"\u003eSoft-bodied and easy to digest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003eWhile nutritious, microworms are best used as part of a varied feeding program rather than a sole long-term diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003eImportant Considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003eMicroworms are freshwater organisms and will not survive in saltwater systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003eThey sink rather than swim, so they are best suited for bottom-feeding fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003eOverfeeding can quickly foul water in small rearing tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003eFreshwater fry (bettas, guppies, tetras, corydoras, etc.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003eJuvenile fish transitioning from infusoria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003eSupplemental live food for small freshwater species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1666\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eMicroworms are one of the easiest live foods to culture at home and remain a staple for freshwater breeders seeking consistent, appropriately sized nutrition for growing fry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquaristic Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45866214064362,"sku":"19257","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/0866\/files\/Micro-Worm.jpg?v=1772365943","url":"https:\/\/www.aquaristiconline.com.au\/products\/micro-worm-panagrellus-redivivus","provider":"Aquaristic Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}