{"title":"Live Food","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"1-2lb-brine-shrimp-eggs-salt-mix","title":"1\/2lb Brine Shrimp Eggs \u0026 Salt Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003eProvide your fish with the natural nutrition and excitement of freshly hatched baby brine shrimp. This convenient premixed blend of brine shrimp eggs and hatching salt takes the guesswork out of preparation. Simply add it to water, aerate and enjoy a fresh supply of live food in approximately 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNewly hatched brine shrimp are an excellent food for fish fry, small tropical fish and many other aquarium inhabitants. Their constant movement encourages natural feeding behaviour, while their nutritional value helps support healthy growth, energy and development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to hatch and economical to use, this mix is ideal for fish breeders and hobbyists who want a dependable supply of fresh live food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHatching Instructions: Add 1 litre of water to a hatching container. A 2 liter pop bottle works well. Add 1 tablespoon of the salt and egg mixture then use an air pump to keep the water well aerated. Depending on the water temperature the brine shrimp will hatch within 24+\/- hours.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canadian Aqua Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093984792620,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/6162\/8204\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep8_2026_05_22_51PM.png?v=1788913410"},{"product_id":"fairy-shrimp-eggs-100","title":"Fairy Shrimp Eggs 100+","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFor sale are 100+ Fairy Shrimp eggs. Fairy shrimp are free swimming freshwater invertebrates that are similar in appearance and size to brine shrimp. They make an excellent live food for a wide variety of freshwater aquarium fish and are especially useful for conditioning breeders, encouraging finicky eaters and adding variety to your fish’s diet.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCulturing Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the eggs to a jar of green water and stir gently. Keep the jar in a well lit area. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, feed the developing fairy shrimp with green water or algae paste. If these are unavailable, very small amounts of yeast or finely powdered spirulina can also be used. Avoid overfeeding, a small amount at a time is best to maintain good water quality. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIf the eggs have not hatched after a couple of days try increasing the water temperature to approximately 30°C (86°F). Floating the hatching container in a heated aquarium is an easy way to maintain the warmer temperature. Once the eggs have hatched the culture can be returned to room temperature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canadian Aqua Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109674995756,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/6162\/8204\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep8_2026_04_57_45PM.png?v=1788912809"},{"product_id":"moina-eggs-100","title":"Moina Eggs 100+","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\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\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFor sale are 100+ Moina eggs, an excellent way to produce nutritious live food for fry and aquarium fish. Moina are closely related to Daphnia and look very similar but are considerably smaller.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNewly hatched Moina are only slightly larger than newly hatched brine shrimp making them an excellent live food for the fry of many fish species. Even as adults, Moina reach only about twice the length of newly hatched brine shrimp so they remain an ideal size for older fry and small species of fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoina are extremely prolific and once established can provide a continuous supply of live food. They can be cultured using essentially the same methods as Daphnia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCulturing Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the eggs to a jar of green water and stir gently. Keep the jar in a well lit area and provide gentle aeration. Some of the eggs should begin to hatch within a few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is normal for only a small percentage of the eggs to hatch initially. The remaining unhatched eggs can be collected and stored in the refrigerator for a couple of weeks before trying again. Subsequent hatching attempts can produce additional baby Moina. This staggered hatching is a natural survival strategy that helps Moina populations persist in temporary ponds and puddles that may dry up between periods of rainfall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, feed Moina with rice bran, green water or algae paste. Rice bran, available here, is our preferred food because it is convenient, easy to use and provides a nutritious gut load for your fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo prepare rice bran, place a small amount in a piece of cloth and wrap securely. Submerge it in a small container of aquarium water and squeeze repeatedly until the water becomes milky. Add this suspension sparingly to the Moina culture, aiming to maintain only a very light haze in the water. For best results, feed the culture every 1–2 days, adjusting the amount as needed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePro Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e#1\u003c\/strong\u003e In our experience, a rapid increase in water temperature is the most effective stimulant for hatching Moina eggs. Place the eggs in the hatching container and add room temperature water. Then float the container in a heated aquarium to quickly raise and maintain the temperature at approximately 30°C (86°F). \u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAfter hatching, the culture can be returned to room temperature or kept warmer to encourage faster reproduction.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#2\u003c\/strong\u003e If you plan to culture Moina outdoors, consider co-culturing them with Daphnia. Moina typically dominate during the warm summer months while Daphnia populations thrive during the cooler spring and fall seasons. Daphnia may even continue reproducing well into winter provided sufficient food remains available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e#3 \u003c\/strong\u003eFor large scale Moina production we recommend feeding rice bran. Producing enough green water to support large cultures is often impractical while rice bran removes this production bottleneck. In our experience it also supports significantly denser Moina populations. For those feeding with green water it is also a good idea to have some rice bran on hand in case your green water culture crashes.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Canadian Aqua Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109736665132,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/6162\/8204\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep8_2026_06_14_01PM.png?v=1788916557"},{"product_id":"rice-bran","title":"Rice Bran","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eRice Bran Powder – Food for Live Food Cultures\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRice bran is an easy, economical and highly effective food for culturing Moina, Daphnia, Grindal worms and Infusoria. It is our go to food for these cultures because it is convenient to store, simple to use and supports dense, productive cultures. Rice bran also provides a nutritious gut load, helping increase the nutritional value of the live foods before they are fed to your fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding Filter Feeder Cultures - Moina, Daphnia \u0026amp; Infusoria\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace a small amount of rice bran in a piece of old cloth and wrap securely. Submerge the cloth in a small container of aquarium water and squeeze repeatedly. This releases the fine particles and creates a milky suspension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the suspension sparingly to your culture, aiming to maintain only a very light haze in the water. For best results, feed every 1–2 days, adjusting the amount according to the size and density of your culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA little goes a long way. Avoid overfeeding, as excessive rice bran can reduce water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding Grindal Worms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSprinkle a small amount of rice bran powder over the surface of the culture medium. Start with only enough to create a light dusting. Add more once most of the previous feeding has been consumed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor easier harvesting you can place a piece of plastic, tile or glass on top of the culture after feeding. The worms will congregate on the underside making them easy to collect and rinse before feeding to your fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcess rice bran can spoil so it is better to feed small amounts frequently than to add too much at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor aquarium live food cultures only. Not for human consumption.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canadian Aqua Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110586404908,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/6162\/8204\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep8_2026_08_03_36PM.png?v=1788923066"},{"product_id":"rotifer-eggs","title":"Rotifer Eggs","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFor sale are Rotifer resting eggs, an excellent way to establish a culture of nutritious live food for fry that are too small take take newly hatched brine shrimp as their first food. Rotifers are a near microscopic aquatic invertebrate prized by fish breeders because their extremely small size makes them suitable for many newly hatched fry. \u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOnce established, rotifers reproduce rapidly and can provide a continuous supply of live food. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCulturing Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the eggs to a small container of green water and stir gently. Keep the container in a well lit area and provide gentle aeration. Some of the eggs should begin to hatch within a few days. For best results feed rotifers daily with green water or algae paste. Starting your rotifer culture in a small container will keep the initial population concentrated at a higher density which helps the culture become established more quickly. As the rotifers multiply, gradually move them into larger containers to increase production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePro Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain more than one culture. Rotifers can reproduce extremely quickly under good conditions but dense cultures can also crash unexpectedly. Once your culture is established consider dividing it between two or more containers. Maintaining a backup culture provides some insurance if one culture fails.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canadian Aqua Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110671863852,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/6162\/8204\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Sep_8_2026_09_04_18_PM.png?v=1788926679"},{"product_id":"vinegar-eels","title":"Vinegar Eel Starter Culture","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis offering is for a 30 mL baggie of Vinegar Eel starter culture. Vinegar eels are one of the easiest and lowest maintenance live foods we culture and are especially useful as a first food for newly hatched fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinegar eels are a must have for fish breeders. Cultures can be left on the shelf for months with no feeding or maintenance needed making them an extremely convenient live food to keep on hand. When unexpected fry arrive or you need a tiny live food on short notice an established Vinegar Eel culture is ready when you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinegar eels are very similar in size and appearance to microworms, but they have one major advantage: they swim freely throughout the water column, remaining readily available to fry, whereas microworms tend to sink to the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinegar eels reproduce more slowly than microworms, so it is a good idea to establish your culture well in advance of when you expect to need it. Fortunately setting up a culture takes only a few minutes and once established requires no additional maintenance for months at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCulturing Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo start a culture you will need:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApple cider vinegar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottled water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA few small pieces of apple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour Vinegar Eel starter culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix 1 part apple cider vinegar and 1 part bottled water in a clean plastic bottle. The bottles that bottled water or apple cider vinegar come in work perfectly well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor every 100 mL of culture, add approximately one 1 cm cube of fresh apple and then add your Vinegar Eel starter culture. Place the cap loosely on top of the bottle to allow some air exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeeping the culture in a warm location will encourage faster reproduction. I keep mine on top of the refrigerator in my fish room. The only regular maintenance I perform is adding a little fresh apple approximately once every six months. Cultures can be maintained this way for years without needing to be restarted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo harvest your Vinegar Eels, simply pour some of the culture through a coffee filter. Rinse the collected eels with fresh water and then feed them directly to your fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse raw apple cider vinegar with the mother for best results. The vinegar eels will reproduce much fast than if you use pasturized filtered apple cider vinegar.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeasonal Shipping Notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the high temperatures of summer and freezing temperatures of winter we are unable to guarantee live arrival of live cultures during periods of extreme weather. For customers who urgently need a culture and are willing to accept the risk we will continue to ship during those times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a general guideline, we recommend shipping live cultures within the following temperature ranges:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicroworms, Infusoria \u0026amp; Vinegar Eels: 1°C–30°C (34°F–86°F)\u003cbr\u003eGrindal Worms: 1°C–27°C (34°F–80°F)\u003cbr\u003eWhite Worms: 1°C–20°C (34°F–68°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrine Shrimp, Daphnia, Moina and Rotifer eggs can be safely shipped at all temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada shipping only. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canadian Aqua Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110896750636,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/6162\/8204\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep8_2026_11_27_09PM.png?v=1788935243"},{"product_id":"moina-eggs-101","title":"Daphnia Eggs 100+","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\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\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor sale are 100+ Daphnia eggs, an excellent way to establish a culture and produce a continuous supply of nutritious live food for aquarium fish. Daphnia are one of the most popular live foods in the aquarium hobby and are an excellent choice for growing fry, conditioning breeding fish and providing variety in the diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNewly hatched Daphnia are small enough for many types of fry, while adults provide a substantial live food for juvenile and adult fish. Because a healthy culture contains Daphnia of many different sizes, a single culture can provide appropriately sized food for a wide range of aquarium fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaphnia are extremely prolific and, once established, can provide a continuous supply of live food. They are easy to culture and can be maintained indoors or outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCulturing Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the eggs to a jar of green water and stir gently. Keep the jar in a well lit area and provide gentle aeration. Some of the eggs should begin to hatch within a few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is normal for only a portion of the eggs to hatch initially. The remaining unhatched eggs can be collected and stored in the refrigerator for a couple of weeks before trying again. Subsequent hatching attempts may produce additional baby Daphnia. This staggered hatching is a natural survival strategy that helps Daphnia populations persist in temporary bodies of water where conditions may change considerably from one season to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results feed Daphnia with rice bran, green water or algae paste. Rice bran, available here, is our preferred food because it is convenient, easy to use and provides a nutritious gut load for your fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo prepare rice bran, place a small amount in a piece of cloth and wrap securely. Submerge it in a small container of aquarium water and squeeze repeatedly until the water becomes milky. Add this suspension sparingly to the Daphnia culture, aiming to maintain only a very light haze in the water. For best results, feed every 1–2 days, adjusting the amount according to the size and density of the culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePro Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#1\u003c\/strong\u003e – Temperature Increase Can Help Stimulate Hatching\u003cbr\u003eIn our experience, a rapid increase in water temperature can be an effective stimulant for hatching Daphnia eggs. Place the eggs in the hatching container and add room temperature water. Then float the container in a heated aquarium to quickly raise the temperature. Once the Daphnia have hatched, the culture can be maintained at normal room or outdoor temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#2\u003c\/strong\u003e – Excellent for Outdoor Cultures\u003cbr\u003eDaphnia are particularly well suited to outdoor culture and often thrive during the cooler spring and fall months. They can continue reproducing into surprisingly cool weather provided sufficient food remains available. You may also consider co-culturing Moina with your Daphnia. Daphnia tend to perform best during cooler spring and fall periods, while Moina typically become dominant during the heat of summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#3\u003c\/strong\u003e – Use Rice Bran for Large Scale Production\u003cbr\u003eFor producing Daphnia in larger quantities we recommend rice bran. Producing enough green water to support large cultures can be impractical while rice bran removes this production bottleneck. In our experience it can also support significantly denser populations. Even if green water is your primary food, it is a good idea to keep some rice bran on hand as a backup food source in case your green water culture crashes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Canadian Aqua Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46111389188140,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/6162\/8204\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep9_2026_12_52_27AM.png?v=1788940374"},{"product_id":"microworm-starter-culture","title":"Microworm Starter Culture","description":"\u003cp\u003eMicroworms are one of the easiest live foods to culture and make an excellent first food for the fry of many fish species. They reproduce quickly, require very little space and are a great live food to have on hand for breeders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis offering includes a 2\" x 3\" bag of Microworm starter culture along with enough prepared culture media to get your first culture started. The media consists of quick oats mixed with dry active yeast. All you need to provide is a small plastic container and some water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCulturing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen your starter arrives, place the provided media in a small plastic container and mix in enough water to give it a soft, runny consistency. Add the Microworm starter culture and place and your culture is ready to grow. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicroworms are extremely small, reaching only about 1 mm in length when fully grown, so they may be difficult to see when you first start the culture. As their numbers increase, you will begin to notice the surface of the media shimmering with thousands of tiny worms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin approximately a week, a healthy culture should become dense enough that Microworms begin crawling up the sides of the container, where they can easily be collected and fed to your fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the culture media moist and runny at all times. If it begins to dry out or develops a skin on the surface, simply add a small amount of water and give the culture a stir. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew cultures can be started using new media and seeding it with approximately one teaspoon of media and worms from the established culture. Keeping cultures going in this manner can provide you with a continuous supply of Microworms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can extend the life of your culture by sprinkling a pinch of dry active yeast on the surface of the culture when worm production starts to decline. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSeasonal Shipping Notice\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the high temperatures of summer and freezing temperatures of winter we are unable to guarantee live arrival of live cultures during periods of extreme weather. For customers who urgently need a culture and are willing to accept the risk we will continue to ship during those times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a general guideline, we recommend shipping live cultures within the following temperature ranges:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicroworms, Infusoria \u0026amp; Vinegar Eels: 1°C–30°C (34°F–86°F)\u003cbr\u003eGrindal Worms: 1°C–27°C (34°F–80°F)\u003cbr\u003eWhite Worms: 1°C–20°C (34°F–68°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrine Shrimp, Daphnia, Moina and Rotifer eggs can be safely shipped at all temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada shipping only. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canadian Aqua Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46111723225132,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/6162\/8204\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Sep_9_2026_01_58_06_AM.png?v=1788944330"},{"product_id":"white-worm-starter-culture","title":"White Worm Starter Culture","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFor sale is a White Worm starter culture consisting of live White Worms and culture media packed in a 4\" x 3\" breathable bag. White Worms are an excellent live food for aquarium fish and, once a healthy culture becomes established can provide a continuous supply of nutritious live worms.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCulturing Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature is the most important factor when culturing White Worms. They prefer cool conditions and will generally stop reproducing at temperatures above 65°F (18°C). For best results, maintain the culture between 50–60°F (10–16°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Worms are easy to feed and we have had equally good results using fish flake food, bread or instant oatmeal. Place the food in a single pile in the centre of the culture and cover it with a small piece of glass or tile. The worms will congregate in clumps around the food making them very easy to harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the culture dark as White Worms are sensitive to light. When provided with cool temperatures, adequate food and suitable conditions the population will multiply steadily. Once a well established culture is producing heavily you can often harvest fresh White Worms every day.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eConsider using a wine cooler to house your White Worm cultures. The adjustable temperature makes it easy to keep your cultures consistently within their ideal temperature range, helping maintain strong reproduction and reliable worm production year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSeasonal Shipping Notice\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the high temperatures of summer and freezing temperatures of winter we are unable to guarantee live arrival of live cultures during periods of extreme weather. For customers who urgently need a culture and are willing to accept the risk we will continue to ship during those times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a general guideline, we recommend shipping live cultures within the following temperature ranges:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicroworms, Infusoria \u0026amp; Vinegar Eels: 1°C–30°C (34°F–86°F)\u003cbr\u003eGrindal Worms: 1°C–27°C (34°F–80°F)\u003cbr\u003eWhite Worms: 1°C–20°C (34°F–68°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrine Shrimp, Daphnia, Moina and Rotifer eggs can be safely shipped at all temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada shipping only. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canadian Aqua Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46111853477932,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/6162\/8204\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Sep_9_2026_02_32_22_AM.png?v=1788946358"},{"product_id":"grindal-worm-starter-culture","title":"Grindal Worm Starter Culture","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) pb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex min-h-0 grow flex-col text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\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\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis offering is for a Grindal Worm starter culture, consisting of hundreds of live worms together with culture bedding packed in a 4\" x 3\" breathable bag. With hundreds of worms included, this starter provides an excellent head start toward establishing a productive culture.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrindal worms are one of our favourite live foods and are used extensively in our hatchery. Their convenient size makes them extremely versatile. We feed them to everything from two week old fry to fully grown adult fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the biggest advantages of Grindal worms is that they thrive at normal room temperature. Once a culture becomes well established you may be surprised by just how many worms can be harvested on a daily basis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eCulturing Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrindal worms do very well in soil or coconut coir approximately 1\" deep. Keep the culture medium consistently damp, but not waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor food we recommend rice bran (available here). Sprinkle a small amount over the surface of the culture every few days and place a small tile or piece of glass directly over the feeding area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the culture becomes established, the worms will congregate around the food and collect on the underside of the tile or glass. Simply lift it from the culture and the worms can be easily harvested and fed to your fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed sparingly and increase the amount gradually as the population grows. A healthy, established culture can provide a continuous supply of fresh live food with very little maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"invisible mt-auto grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-start-1 row-start-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-start-1 row-start-1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-start-1 row-start-1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOver the years we have tried many different foods for our grindal worm cultures but nothing has produced results as consistently good as rice bran. The worm populations absolutely exploded when we switched to this food.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"visible sticky bottom-(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px) col-start-1 row-start-1 self-end\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-9 pt-2 text-center text-xs text-token-text-tertiary [view-transition-name:var(--vt-disclaimer)] pb-4 relative overflow-hidden @w-sm\/main:px-[60px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSeasonal Shipping Notice\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the high temperatures of summer and freezing temperatures of winter we are unable to guarantee live arrival of live cultures during periods of extreme weather. For customers who urgently need a culture and are willing to accept the risk we will continue to ship during those times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a general guideline, we recommend shipping live cultures within the following temperature ranges:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicroworms, Infusoria \u0026amp; Vinegar Eels: 1°C–30°C (34°F–86°F)\u003cbr\u003eGrindal Worms: 1°C–27°C (34°F–80°F)\u003cbr\u003eWhite Worms: 1°C–20°C (34°F–68°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrine Shrimp, Daphnia, Moina and Rotifer eggs can be safely shipped at all temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada shipping only. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canadian Aqua Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46112100778028,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/6162\/8204\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Sep_9_2026_03_20_37_AM.png?v=1788949387"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/6162\/8204\/collections\/ChatGPT_Image_Sep_7_2026_06_37_55_PM.png?v=1788831518","url":"https:\/\/www.canadianaquafarm.ca\/collections\/live-food.oembed","provider":"Canadian Aqua Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}