{"title":"Live Food E","description":"\u003cp\u003eLive Food E offers a comprehensive Live Food Starter Pack featuring over 40 high-quality scuds and amphipods. Ideal for enhancing the biodiversity of your aquarium plants, this pack ensures your aquatic ecosystem thrives with nutritious options for your fish. Elevate your tank with live food today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"banana-worms-ready-2-go","title":"Banana Worms Ready 2 Go","description":"\u003cp\u003eMatured culture ready for use. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't want to wait for your own culture to set? Need a culture urgently? This would be perfect for you! :)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComes in a bag. You will need your own container. 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Best in 1ltr or bigger container\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABQUATICS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49118655906070,"sku":"A0114S","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/8348\/3158\/files\/microworm-ready-2-go-food-tableware-ingredient-885.webp?v=1784017510"},{"product_id":"live-springtail-culture","title":"Live Springtail Culture","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Live Springtail Culture is a versatile and fast-breeding microfauna colony ideal for bioactive enclosures, terrariums, vivariums, and as a nutritious live food for fish and fry. These tiny beneficial arthropods naturally break down mold, fungi, and decaying organic matter while also serving as an excellent protein-rich live food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpringtails are widely used in bioactive ecosystems as a clean-up crew, helping maintain a balanced and healthy environment. At the same time, aquarists value them as a natural live food that stimulates hunting behaviour in fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect For Feeding Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpringtails float on the water surface, making them an excellent live food for surface-feeding fish and fry, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Betta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Guppies \u0026amp; Endlers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Rasboras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Tetras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Killifish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Small nano fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Fish fry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are the perfect supplement to dry foods, encouraging natural feeding instincts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBioactive Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Natural clean-up crew that consumes mold and organic waste\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Helps maintain a healthy soil ecosystem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Completely safe for reptiles, amphibians, plants, and fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Improves substrate health in terrariums and vivariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Establishes self-sustaining colonies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCulture Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Live, actively reproducing culture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Packed in ventilated container\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Easy to start and maintain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Can seed multiple enclosures or cultures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Bioactive Enclosures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimply pour or tap a portion of the culture onto moist substrate. Springtails will quickly spread and begin establishing a colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Feeding Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTap or scoop a small amount onto the water surface. The springtails float, allowing fish to easily hunt and eat them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Keep substrate slightly moist (not flooded)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Feed occasionally with rice grains, yeast, or fish food\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Store in a cool shaded area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA natural clean-up crew and nutritious live fish food in one culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABQUATICS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51491298902294,"sku":"A2587S","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/8348\/3158\/files\/live-springtail-culture-752.webp?v=1784018044"},{"product_id":"seed-shrimp-ostracod-starter-pack-live-food-starter-pack-50","title":"Seed Shrimp Ostracod starter pack Live Food Starter Pack (50+)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWill contain 50+ shrimp seed  to get your colony started. 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A larger volume (20-40ltr) works best.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAdd a Starter Culture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e If available, add water from an existing green water culture or an established tank with algae.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eProvide Light:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Place the container in direct sunlight for at least 8–12 hours per day, or use a strong artificial light (5,000–6,500K) on a timer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e4.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAdd Nutrients:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Use a few drops of liquid plant fertilizer or add a small pinch of fish food to decompose and release nutrients for algae growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e5.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAeration (Optional):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e A gentle air stone can help prevent stagnation and keep nutrients distributed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e6.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWait and Maintain:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e In a few days to a week, the water should turn green as algae multiply. 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Here’s what’s included:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScuds Pack (40+ count):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High-protein freshwater crustaceans that are ideal for feeding nano fish, shrimp, and larger species. They’re also great for enhancing your tank’s ecosystem by acting as natural scavengers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicroworm 2 go (with container):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nutritious live food for small fish and fry, packed with protein. Easy to cultivate, making it perfect for breeders and aquarists alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBananaworm 2 go  (with container):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A smaller, nutrient-rich live food option for the tiniest fry. The included container ensures easy cultivation and maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eComes in a bag. You will need your own container. Best in 1ltr or bigger container\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive your fish a nutritious, natural diet that boosts their health, enhances their coloration, and encourages natural feeding behavior. 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