{"product_id":"white-worms-enchytraeus-cf-albidus","title":"White Worms (Enchytraeus cf. albidus)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe White Worm (\u003ci\u003eEnchytraeus cf. albidus\u003c\/i\u003e) Culture Starter is a premier live food option designed to provide exceptionally high-protein, highly palatable nutrition for aquarium fish, fry, and specialized breeding stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort Description \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe White Worm 500g Culture Starter provides a thriving, densely populated colony of segmented oligochaete worms rich in essential lipids and proteins. Ideal for conditioning breeding pairs, accelerating fry growth, and enticing finicky wild-caught carnivores, this starter package allows hobbyists to sustainably culture their own renewable source of chemical-free live food at home with minimal ongoing maintenance.\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\u003eEnchytraeus cf. albidus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePackage Format\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500g Starter Culture (in specialized organic bedding)\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, Rich Natural Fats, and Essential Amino Acids\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\u003eFreshwater community fish, cichlids, killifish, labyrinth fish, and large fry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulture Difficulty\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginner Friendly \/ Highly Resilient\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eOptimal Temp Range\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60°F–68°F (15°C–20°C) — \u003ci\u003eKeep cool\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeeding Medium\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrganic soil\/coconut coir paired with oatmeal, bread, or potato flakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest Yield\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRenewable continuous harvest every 1 to 2 weeks once established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Beginner Care \u0026amp; Culturing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Housing \u0026amp; Environmental Setup\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo establish your white worm culture, transfer the 500g starter into a shallow, ventilated plastic container (such as a small storage shoebox). White worms thrive best in cool, dark environments. Use a damp, chemical-free substrate like organic potting soil, peat moss, or coconut coir blended with a bit of crushed oyster shell or calcium carbonate to buffer acidity. Maintain a cool ambient temperature between 60°F and 68°F (15°C–20°C). Excessively warm environments will quickly cause the culture to crash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Feeding \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed the culture sparingly every few days by placing small portions of nutrient-rich supplements—such as plain oatmeal soaked in milk or water, white bread soaked in water, or boiled potato slices—directly onto or slightly beneath the substrate surface. Only add more food after the previous portion has been nearly consumed to prevent mold outbreaks, foul odors, or mite infestations. Keep the substrate consistently moist like a wrung-out sponge, but never waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Harvesting for Your Aquarium\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the population multiplies densely along the surface edges or underneath the food sources, you can easily harvest the worms. Gently lift clumps of worms using tweezers or a blunt knife and rinse them briefly in a small container of aquarium water or a fine mesh net before feeding them to your fish. Because white worms are rich in fats, they serve as a phenomenal conditioning and growth food, though they are best fed 2 to 3 times a week alongside a balanced flake or pellet diet to prevent fish from becoming overweight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Food","offers":[{"title":"White Worms 90ml","offer_id":57050435846484,"sku":"ZS010014","price":2.44,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"White Worms 500ml","offer_id":57050435879252,"sku":"ZS019941","price":54.34,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/5828\/7444\/files\/Enchytraeuscf.Albidus.jpg?v=1788689501","url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalmarineaquatic.com\/products\/white-worms-enchytraeus-cf-albidus","provider":"Tropical Marine Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}