{"product_id":"live-blackworms-lumbriculus-variegatus","title":"Live Blackworms (Lumbriculus variegatus)","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSpecies Overview\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew live foods have earned the reputation of \u003cstrong\u003eLive Blackworms (\u003cem\u003eLumbriculus variegatus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e. For decades, hobbyists, professional breeders, and public aquariums have relied on Live Blackworms as one of the most effective ways to condition fish for breeding, encourage reluctant feeders, and provide a highly nutritious food that closely resembles what many freshwater species consume in nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike prepared foods that simply drift through the water column, Live Blackworms remain active, triggering natural hunting and foraging instincts in fish, amphibians, and other aquatic animals. Their movement often encourages shy, newly imported, or selective feeders to begin eating, making Live Blackworms an invaluable tool for both everyday aquarium care and specialized breeding projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Aquatic Arts, we believe the quality of a live food is determined long before it reaches your aquarium. Our Live Blackworms are carefully maintained in clean, well-managed holding systems, inspected before packing, and shipped promptly to help ensure they arrive fresh, active, and ready to feed. Whether you're caring for Bettas, Discus, Corydoras, Angelfish, Apistogramma, Puffers, Loaches, Axolotls, or countless other freshwater species, Live Blackworms are one of the finest natural foods you can offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\n\u003ch1\u003eWhat We Love About Live Blackworms\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium Live Blackworms carefully maintained and packed by the Aquatic Arts Team.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the most trusted live foods for conditioning breeding fish and amphibians.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages natural hunting and foraging behaviors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly nutritious source of protein that supports healthy growth and vibrant coloration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequently accepted by picky, stressed, or newly imported fish that refuse prepared foods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for a wide variety of freshwater fish, amphibians, turtles, and aquatic invertebrates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips fresh and ready to feed with proper care upon arrival.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\n\u003ch1\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLumbriculus variegatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live Blackworms, California Blackworms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live Freshwater Worm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater Fish, Axolotls, Aquatic Frogs, Newts, Freshwater Turtles, and Other Carnivorous or Omnivorous Aquatic Animals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refrigerate Immediately Upon Arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHolding Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38°–50°F (3°–10°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHolding Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a shallow container with a thin layer of cool, dechlorinated water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse daily with cool, dechlorinated water and remove any dead worms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding Frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offer as part of a varied diet or use as a conditioning food for breeding projects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy with proper refrigeration and daily maintenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Aquatic Arts Perspective\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany hobbyists lose Live Blackworms because they are kept in deep containers of water without enough oxygen exchange. We've found that maintaining Blackworms in a shallow container with cool, clean water and rinsing them daily is one of the simplest ways to maximize freshness and extend their lifespan. A few minutes of daily maintenance can make a significant difference in how long your Blackworms remain healthy and active.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackworm orders will ship Tuesday - Thursday\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Arts","offers":[{"title":"2oz Portion","offer_id":49069786562713,"sku":"vxa1790044814299","price":10.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4oz Portion","offer_id":49069786595481,"sku":"erp1790044814300","price":17.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8oz Portion","offer_id":49069786628249,"sku":"ffm1790044814301","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/5995\/9961\/files\/live-blackworms-lumbriculus-variegatus_1.jpg?v=1790044818","url":"https:\/\/sweatcladk.shop\/products\/live-blackworms-lumbriculus-variegatus","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}