Live enchytraeids (Enchytraeus albidus): rich white worms for adult fish
A live food, simple... and very appetizing
Enchytraeids are large white worms (cousins of Grindal worm, but bigger), perfect for adult fish: a few enchytraeids are often enough to satisfy a Betta or a guppy. Easy breeding at cool temperature, undulating movement that triggers predation instinct, and excellent nutritional profile.
Why choose enchytraeids?
- Size suitable for adults (larger than Grindal worm).
- Simple and productive breeding at cool temperature. The ZollaBox Fish L allows you to easily start a small breeding at home.
- Very appetizing live food rich in protein.
- Alternative to industrial foods and ideal complement to daphnia.
- Sustainable strain with minimal culture maintenance.
Use in natural aquaristics
- Distribution: 2 to 3 times a week in small quantities (it takes little to satisfy a Betta!).
- Conditioning breeders: excellent food to trigger spawning.
- Regular and nutritious live food that fish love.
- Method: collect the worms from the breeding soil, rinse if necessary, then serve immediately.
- Consider the ZollaBox Fish L, which contains everything needed to raise enchytraeids, including a step-by-step manual.
Possible uses
- Community tanks: adult fish (bettas, livebearers, dwarf cichlids...).
- Breeding tanks: alternate with daphnia and Grindal worm, to trigger spawning and reproduction.
- Natural aquaristics: very advantageously replaces industrial foods.
FAQ - Enchytraeus albidus
Is it too fatty?
No, it is a common misconception due to their white color. In reality, they are very protein-rich and moderately lipidic. To be used as a natural supplement or regular live food.
What difference with Grindal worms?
Grindal worms are smaller (perfect for juveniles or small fish); Enchytraeids are bigger and intended exclusively for adult fish.
Is breeding difficult?
No, if you have a slightly cool place. The ZollaBox Fish L contains everything needed to start your Enchytraeids breeding.
Where to set up the culture?
In a cool place (ideally 15 to 16 °C), clean and ventilated (cellar, garage, cool room). Some use their wine cellar!
How long does a strain last?
For a very long time if fed moderately and if the culture is duplicated at regular intervals.
How to feed the Enchytraeids?
A special food for Enchytraeids is available in the refills for the ZollaBox Fish L.
How often to give?
2 to 3 times a week or more, in small portions to avoid some worms not being consumed, even if the Enchytraeids survive quite a long time in the water.
Additional information
- Scientific name: Enchytraeus albidus
- Size: 2 to 3 cm long and about 1 mm thick.
- Use: live food for adult fish
- Advice: vary and alternate with daphnia, Grindal worm, ostracods, and other natural foods.
- Packaging: live strain to start a breeding. The worms travel with their original substrate, which also contains eggs but especially their complete microbiota. Use the entire dose (live worms AND substrate) to start your breeding (approximate weight 13 g)
- Guarantee: our Enchytraeids are a completely harmless species for humans. We cultivate them in an untreated and natural environment (untreated potting soil and vermiculite). Harvested the very morning of shipping.
