{"product_id":"morio-worms-superworms-25-30-pcs","title":"Morio Worms (Superworms) – (25-30 pcs)","description":"\u003cp id=\"p-rc_857c4c302a022a38-52\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-160\"\u003eMorio Worms, widely known as Superworms (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-160\"\u003eZophobas morio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-160 citation-end-160\"\u003e), are premium, nutrient-dense live feeder insects prized by hobbyists for conditioning large freshwater predatory fish, aquatic turtles, and semi-aquatic amphibians.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Offering an excellent source of rich proteins and essential fats, they serve as an optimal conditioning diet to encourage vibrant health and vigorous feeding responses in larger aquatic specimens. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort Description \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_857c4c302a022a38-53\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-159\"\u003eSupplied in a convenient count of 25 to 30 pieces, these active \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-159\"\u003eZophobas morio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-159 citation-end-159\"\u003e larvae feature a soft yet durable exoskeleton packed with high-value nutrition.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e While traditionally used for reptiles, larger carnivorous aquarium fish—such as Arowanas, Cichlids, and large Catfish—find them exceptionally palatable. \u003cspan class=\"citation-158 citation-end-158\"\u003eBeginner aquarists should feed them sparingly as an occasional treat or conditioning supplement due to their high fat content.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Product Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eZophobas morio\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorio Worms, Superworms, Giant Mealworms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePack Quantity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25 to 30 live pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTarget Species\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge carnivorous aquarium fish, aquatic turtles, and amphibians\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNutritional Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh protein, high energy and fat content\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy (Requires simple container storage at room temperature)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize Range\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 1.5 to 2 inches (40 to 50 mm) per worm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Beginner Feeding \u0026amp; Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_857c4c302a022a38-54\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Suitability \u0026amp; Feeding Frequency\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_857c4c302a022a38-54\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-157 citation-end-157\"\u003eSuperworms are significantly larger and have stronger mandibles than standard mealworms.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Beginner aquarists should ensure their fish or aquatic pets are large enough to consume them safely. Because of their rich lipid profiles, they should be offered as a supplemental conditioning food rather than a primary daily staple. For medium-sized predatory fish, cutting or dispatching the worm prior to feeding is recommended to prevent any risk from the worm's powerful mouthparts. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_857c4c302a022a38-55\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Storage and Husbandry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_857c4c302a022a38-55\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-156 citation-end-156\"\u003eDo not refrigerate Morio worms, as cold temperatures will kill them.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-155 citation-end-155\"\u003eStore them in a well-ventilated, shallow plastic container at normal room temperature (around 18°C to 22°C).\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Keep them separated from traditional substrate materials by bedding them on clean wheat bran, oats, or cornmeal. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Gut-Loading for Enhanced Nutrition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo maximize the health benefits for your aquatic pets, \"gut-load\" the superworms 24 hours prior to feeding by offering them slices of fresh vegetables (such as carrots, potatoes, or squash) along with a dry hydration source. This ensures your fish receive essential vitamins and minerals directly through the food chain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Worms \u0026 Insects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57050286162260,"sku":"ST040161","price":2.84,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/5828\/7444\/files\/MorioWorms_Superworms_25-30pcs.jpg?v=1788890659","url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalmarineaquatic.com\/products\/morio-worms-superworms-25-30-pcs","provider":"Tropical Marine Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}