{"product_id":"live-blackworms","title":"Live Blackworms","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo protect this live food and to ensure it arrives in good condition, live blackworms ship directly from our dedicated breeding partner using expedited overnight service.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackworms (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLumbriculus variegatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also sold as California blackworms, are a protein-rich live food that axolotls take readily. Their constant movement triggers a natural hunting response, which makes them particularly useful for picky eaters and for animals that need to put on size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe offer them in four sizes, from a quarter pound for a single axolotl up to a full pound for multiple animals or a breeding collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout This Food\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackworms are a soft-bodied aquatic worm with no hard shell or exoskeleton, so they are easy to digest and suitable for axolotls at every stage from juvenile through adult.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are high in protein and moisture and are widely used as a conditioning food for animals recovering from illness, transitioning between diets, or being prepared for breeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause they stay alive and active at the bottom of the aquarium, blackworms encourage foraging behavior that pellets and frozen foods do not.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRinse thoroughly in clean, cold, dechlorinated water before every feeding and discard any water the worms were stored in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffer only what the animal will finish in a single sitting, using feeding tongs, a turkey baster, or a worm feeder to keep the portion contained. Remove anything uneaten to protect water quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackworms work best as a supplement alongside a staple of sinking axolotl pellets and earthworms rather than as a sole diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare and Storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep blackworms refrigerated in a shallow container holding roughly half an inch of clean, cold, dechlorinated water. Depth matters more than volume, as a shallow layer keeps them oxygenated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChange the water once or twice daily, rinsing the worms and removing any dead material or debris each time. Properly maintained, a batch will keep for one to two weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHealthy blackworms clump tightly together and disperse when disturbed. A batch that has gone slack, pale, or foul smelling should be discarded rather than fed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat We Like About This Food\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Protein-rich live food that axolotls rarely refuse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Movement triggers natural hunting and foraging behavior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Soft-bodied and easy to digest at every life stage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Excellent for picky eaters and conditioning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Available in four sizes for one animal or many\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Keeps for one to two weeks with simple refrigerated care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever add the shipping or storage water to an aquarium. Rinse the worms thoroughly before every feeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive foods are perishable and should be unpacked and moved into refrigerated storage as soon as they arrive. Portion weights are approximate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed appropriate amounts and remove uneaten worms promptly. Excess blackworms left in the aquarium will foul the water and may burrow into the substrate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"axolotlsuperstore","offers":[{"title":"1\/4 LB","offer_id":52548796416290,"sku":"sku-51215461417212","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 LB","offer_id":52548796449058,"sku":"sku-51215461449980","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\/4 LB","offer_id":52548796481826,"sku":"sku-51215461482748","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 LB","offer_id":52548796514594,"sku":"sku-51215461515516","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0078\/9227\/1189\/files\/LiveBlackworms.png?v=1789404053","url":"https:\/\/shrimpybusiness.com\/products\/live-blackworms","provider":"Shrimpy Business","version":"1.0","type":"link"}