{"product_id":"feeder-microworms","title":"Feeder - Microworms (Panagrellus redivivus)","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"176\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"14\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eMicroworms\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-end=\"39\" data-start=\"16\"\u003ePanagrellus redivivus\u003c\/em\u003e) are another super-popular live food for fish fry—slightly larger than vinegar eels and very easy to culture, but a bit more “hands-on.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"225\" data-start=\"178\"\u003eHere’s how to keep a healthy microworm culture:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"249\" data-start=\"232\" data-section-id=\"lenoto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasic Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"264\" data-start=\"250\"\u003eContainer:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"345\" data-start=\"265\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"297\" data-start=\"265\" data-section-id=\"1xv2it6\"\u003eShallow plastic tub with lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"345\" data-start=\"298\" data-section-id=\"7bnftp\"\u003ePoke a few small air holes (they need oxygen)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"375\" data-start=\"347\"\u003eMedium (food + habitat):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon options:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"456\" data-start=\"392\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"424\" data-start=\"392\" data-section-id=\"4pvf7x\"\u003eInstant oatmeal (most popular)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"442\" data-start=\"425\" data-section-id=\"1k6cupl\"\u003eMashed potatoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"456\" data-start=\"443\" data-section-id=\"1tivang\"\u003eBaby cereal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"476\" data-start=\"458\"\u003eSimple recipe:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"584\" data-start=\"477\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"531\" data-start=\"477\" data-section-id=\"1vcq5a1\"\u003eMix oatmeal with hot water → thick paste (not runny)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"584\" data-start=\"532\" data-section-id=\"q8ngg\"\u003eLet cool, then spread ~½–1 inch thick in container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"606\" data-start=\"586\"\u003eStarter culture:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"644\" data-start=\"607\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"644\" data-start=\"607\" data-section-id=\"b0o8rb\"\u003eAdd a spoonful of microworms on top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"668\" data-start=\"651\" data-section-id=\"i27n07\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"792\" data-start=\"669\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"705\" data-start=\"669\" data-section-id=\"uli93x\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"687\" data-start=\"671\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65–80°F (18–27°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"757\" data-start=\"706\" data-section-id=\"1aokfqf\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"718\" data-start=\"708\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not important (keep out of direct sun)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"792\" data-start=\"758\" data-section-id=\"94rolv\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"773\" data-start=\"760\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lid keeps it moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"816\" data-start=\"799\" data-section-id=\"d9s2pt\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"871\" data-start=\"817\"\u003eMicroworms grow fast, but cultures don’t last forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1051\" data-start=\"873\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"932\" data-start=\"873\" data-section-id=\"1p5zm44\"\u003eAdd a tiny bit of fresh food every few days if drying out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1001\" data-start=\"933\" data-section-id=\"cuwl0x\"\u003eStart a \u003cstrong data-end=\"974\" data-start=\"943\"\u003enew culture every 2–3 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e (important—old ones crash)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1051\" data-start=\"1002\" data-section-id=\"oes9zt\"\u003eKeep \u003cstrong data-end=\"1033\" data-start=\"1009\"\u003e2–3 cultures running\u003c\/strong\u003e at different ages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1074\" data-start=\"1058\" data-section-id=\"rgl36n\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1128\" data-start=\"1075\"\u003eAfter a few days, worms crawl up the container walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1145\" data-start=\"1130\"\u003eTo collect:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1250\" data-start=\"1146\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1211\" data-start=\"1146\" data-section-id=\"uiartj\"\u003eWipe the sides with:\n\u003cul data-end=\"1211\" data-start=\"1171\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1179\" data-start=\"1171\" data-section-id=\"1y3kl4p\"\u003eFinger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1195\" data-start=\"1182\" data-section-id=\"ewe6o2\"\u003eCotton swab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1211\" data-start=\"1198\" data-section-id=\"1fa2a3t\"\u003eSmall brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1250\" data-start=\"1212\" data-section-id=\"7fha4f\"\u003eRinse into tank or feeding container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1290\" data-start=\"1252\"\u003eNo straining needed like vinegar eels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1324\" data-start=\"1297\" data-section-id=\"1llom2n\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat they’re used for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1508\" data-start=\"1325\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1376\" data-start=\"1325\" data-section-id=\"10ufp2j\"\u003eSlightly bigger than vinegar eels, but still tiny\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1449\" data-start=\"1377\" data-section-id=\"dyexpy\"\u003eGreat for fry that can’t yet eat \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eArtemia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1508\" data-start=\"1450\" data-section-id=\"eyzvl\"\u003eGood for species like:\n\u003cul data-end=\"1508\" data-start=\"1477\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1485\" data-start=\"1477\" data-section-id=\"1vr4pvh\"\u003eBettas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1497\" data-start=\"1488\" data-section-id=\"t1u2hx\"\u003eGuppies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1508\" data-start=\"1500\" data-section-id=\"5otfal\"\u003eTetras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1534\" data-start=\"1515\" data-section-id=\"kek5rh\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Issues\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1729\" data-start=\"1535\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1581\" data-start=\"1535\" data-section-id=\"9wcozh\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1552\" data-start=\"1537\"\u003eSmells bad:\u003c\/strong\u003e Culture is too old → restart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1624\" data-start=\"1582\" data-section-id=\"i2x37z\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1600\" data-start=\"1584\"\u003eMold growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Too wet or contaminated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1667\" data-start=\"1625\" data-section-id=\"1y76fz5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1642\" data-start=\"1627\"\u003eDrying out:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add a few drops of water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1729\" data-start=\"1668\" data-section-id=\"6u5ltk\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1712\" data-start=\"1670\"\u003eMites (tiny white specks moving fast):\u003c\/strong\u003e Start fresh ASAP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Differences vs. Vinegar Eels\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1945\" data-start=\"1775\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1855\" data-start=\"1775\" data-section-id=\"1s9motn\"\u003eMicroworms:\n\u003cul data-end=\"1855\" data-start=\"1791\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1804\" data-start=\"1791\" data-section-id=\"1hrw51u\"\u003eGrow faster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1826\" data-start=\"1807\" data-section-id=\"8b0ofp\"\u003eEasier to harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1855\" data-start=\"1829\" data-section-id=\"xugvgf\"\u003eNeed frequent restarting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1945\" data-start=\"1856\" data-section-id=\"l91djs\"\u003eVinegar eels:\n\u003cul data-end=\"1945\" data-start=\"1874\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1892\" data-start=\"1874\" data-section-id=\"xuwe3w\"\u003eLast much longer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1923\" data-start=\"1895\" data-section-id=\"4vlez3\"\u003eStay alive in water longer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1945\" data-start=\"1926\" data-section-id=\"10no7p5\"\u003eSlower to produce\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1984\" data-start=\"1966\"\u003eAlternate feeding:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2119\" data-start=\"1985\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2014\" data-start=\"1985\" data-section-id=\"lpccmz\"\u003eStart fry on vinegar eels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2043\" data-start=\"2015\" data-section-id=\"5lw3n6\"\u003eTransition to microworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2119\" data-start=\"2044\" data-section-id=\"g7xu9d\"\u003eThen move to \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eArtemia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e nauplii as they grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquatics \u0026 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