{"product_id":"feeder-vinegar-eels","title":"Feeder - Vinegar Eels (Turbatrix aceti)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"222\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eVinegar eels\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"35\"\u003eTurbatrix aceti\u003c\/em\u003e) are tiny, free-swimming nematodes commonly cultured as live food for very small fish fry. They’re extremely easy to care for because they thrive in acidic, low-maintenance environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"lenoto\" data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"280\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasic Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"352\"\u003eYou don’t “care” for vinegar eels like pets—you \u003cstrong data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"351\"\u003emaintain a culture\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"368\"\u003eContainer:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"517\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ym5pqb\" data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"414\"\u003eGlass jar or bottle (1–2 quarts works well)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n0t5za\" data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"517\"\u003eAvoid sealing airtight—use a loose lid or breathable cover (coffee filter\/paper towel + rubber band)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"530\"\u003eMedium:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"622\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"57rlfw\" data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"622\"\u003e50\/50 mix of:\n\u003cul data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"622\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"b4b3gx\" data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"598\"\u003eApple cider vinegar (with the “mother” is best)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bajr6d\" data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"622\"\u003eDechlorinated water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"640\"\u003eFood source:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"733\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8ozkv6\" data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"733\"\u003eA few slices of apple (peeled or unpeeled)\n\u003cul data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"733\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bz8wr9\" data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"733\"\u003eReplace every few weeks when it breaks down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"i27n07\" data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"757\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"919\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10c4kvd\" data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"806\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"776\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Room temp (60–80°F \/ 15–27°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"di28rf\" data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"862\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"819\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indirect light or dark—doesn’t matter much\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kcpi0s\" data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"919\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"887\"\u003eNo aeration needed\u003c\/strong\u003e (they tolerate low oxygen well)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"d9s2pt\" data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"943\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11t0za7\" data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003eVery low effort:\n\u003cul data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hpziku\" data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"998\"\u003eTop off liquid if it evaporates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wgrnk3\" data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003eReplace apple pieces every 3–4 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j5dd1q\" data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003eCultures can last \u003cstrong data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003emonths to years\u003c\/strong\u003e without restarting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003eTip: Keep \u003cstrong data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003emultiple cultures\u003c\/strong\u003e in case one crashes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"rgl36n\" data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003eTo feed fish fry:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003eMethod 1 (simple):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zr0wks\" data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003ePour some culture through a coffee filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tkg7gn\" data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003eRinse with fresh water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8icedi\" data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003eCollect eels from filter and feed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003eMethod 2 (cleaner):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pyenna\" data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003eAdd a narrow neck (like a bottle) with fresh water on top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6vzadq\" data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003eEels migrate upward into clean water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gwjelb\" data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003eExtract with a pipette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1llom2n\" data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat they’re used for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gudyx9\" data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003eIdeal for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003every small fry\u003c\/strong\u003e (smaller than those that can eat \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent 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