{"title":"Live Food","description":"\u003cp\u003eShop live fish food at Apex Aquatic, including nutritious live foods to support healthy growth, natural feeding behaviour and vibrant fish.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"live-blackworm","title":"Live Blackworm (50 Grams)","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 42);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eLive Blackworms are a highly nutritious live food that is readily accepted by a wide range of freshwater fish, shrimp and other aquatic animals. They are particularly useful for conditioning fish, encouraging feeding in picky or newly introduced specimens, and supporting growth in juvenile fish.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed small portions that fish can consume quickly. Remove any uneaten worms to prevent them from decomposing in the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep live blackworms refrigerated in a shallow container with clean, cool, dechlorinated water. Rinse them thoroughly and change the water regularly to maintain water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTropical freshwater fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColdwater fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuvenile fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscus and other larger cichlids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBettas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTetras and other small community fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshwater shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre blackworms good for fish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are a protein-rich live food that can be particularly useful for conditioning fish and encouraging reluctant feeders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I feed blackworms every day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can be fed regularly, but they are best used as part of a varied diet rather than the sole food source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo blackworms live in the aquarium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can survive for a period in freshwater, but they should primarily be treated as a food rather than a permanent aquarium inhabitant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I store live blackworms?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore them refrigerated in clean, cool water and rinse\/change the water frequently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverfeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly add what your fish can consume promptly. Excess worms can contribute to poor water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePoor Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllowing the worms to sit in dirty or stagnant water can quickly reduce their quality and survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing Them as the Only Food\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackworms are an excellent supplement, but fish should receive a varied diet to provide a broader range of nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49336162746507,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/live-blackworm-50-gramsapex-aquatic-8385067.jpg?v=1789215367"},{"product_id":"phyto-factory-live-nannochloropsis","title":"Phyto Factory - Live Phytoplankton","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePhyto Factory - Live Nannochloropsis\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupport your marine aquarium’s natural food web with Phyto Factory Live Nannochloropsis. This live marine microalgae is an excellent addition to rotifer and copepod cultures, providing a nutritious food source to support healthy growth and reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNannochloropsis is widely used in marine aquaculture and live food production due to its nutritional value and suitability for feeding zooplankton. It is particularly useful for maintaining productive live food cultures and supporting marine breeding systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive marine microalgae for feeding rotifers and copepods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports healthy live food culture growth and reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for marine breeding and aquaculture systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps maintain a diverse and productive live food ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd live Nannochloropsis to your rotifer, copepod or other suitable live food culture according to the culture’s feeding requirements. 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These tiny marine crustaceans are an excellent live food source for marine fish, corals and other reef inhabitants, providing a nutritious addition to your aquarium’s feeding routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive copepods are particularly valuable for fish that naturally feed on small crustaceans, including mandarinfish, wrasses and other planktivores. 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