{"product_id":"hikari-bio-pure-frozen-tubifex-worms-cubes-3-5-oz","title":"Frozen Tubifex Worms Bio-Pure — 3.5 oz Cubes for Smaller Fish - Hikari","description":"\u003cp\u003eHikari Bio-Pure frozen tubifex worms come in a 3.5 oz (100 g) cube pack. This is the smallest worm in the range: Hikari describes it as a size \u003cstrong\u003ealmost any little fish can readily consume and digest\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:340px;margin:20px auto;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:177.78%;height:0;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2yISSybidXQ\" title=\"Turn frozen fish food into coral super food - ReefSolution\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this clip filmed at the store, we show how to turn an ordinary frozen food into something that feeds the fish \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e the rest of the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe small worm — the opposite of jumbo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHikari intends tubifex for \u003cstrong\u003emost freshwater fish, especially livebearers, smaller cichlids and discus\u003c\/strong\u003e, plus selected aquatic reptiles. This is the size to reach for when the mouth is small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the other end of the range, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hikari-bio-pure-frozen-jumbo-blood-worms\"\u003ejumbo blood worms\u003c\/a\u003e target big carnivores: eels, larger discus, American cichlids. In between, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hikari-bio-pure-frozen-blood-worms\"\u003eregular blood worms\u003c\/a\u003e cover four pack sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike every worm in the range, tubifex is a freshwater food: the manufacturer names no marine species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Hikari packs in\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProteins and amino acids naturally present in the worm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA combination of vitamins and live tubifex worms you cannot duplicate at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo-touch cubes that break away one at a time, so the portion measures itself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-step sterilization: free of harmful parasites, unwanted bacteria and foul odour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGut-loading with bio-encapsulated multi-vitamins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Mega-Power freezer that locks in natural colour, taste and texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomated packing that keeps the animal whole instead of broken pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients and guaranteed analysis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTubifex worms, water, vitamin B12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (stabilized vitamin C), riboflavin (vitamin B2), thiamine mononitrate, biotin, choline chloride, folic acid, calcium pantothenate, inositol, niacin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eCrude protein\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eCrude fat\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eCrude fibre\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eMoisture\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003emin. 3%\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003emin. 0.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003emax. 0.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003emax. 93%\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eAscorbic acid\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eRiboflavin\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eVitamin B12\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003emin. 0.01%\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003emin. 10 mg\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003emin. 2.0 mg\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003emin. 200 µg\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to feed it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed no more than your fish will consume within \u003cstrong\u003e30 to 45 seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eno more than twice daily\u003c\/strong\u003e. Remove whatever is left once the feeding period ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHikari repeats it on every sheet: live or frozen food can spoil a fish to the point where it refuses its formulated diet. Feed it for variety, not as a replacement for complete nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e handling frozen food derived from a live animal can cause the same allergic reaction as handling the live animal itself. Wash your hands thoroughly immediately after use and before any contact with your nose, eyes or mouth. Always avoid contact with open wounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy from ReefSolution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthorized Hikari dealer, a dedicated reef store in Laval with in-store pickup and delivery across Canada. The tools we use ourselves at feeding time:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boyd-vita-chem-marine-4-oz\"\u003eBoyd Vita-Chem Marine\u003c\/a\u003e — the vitamin supplement to mix into frozen food before you serve it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/seachem-garlic-guard-250ml\"\u003eSeachem Garlic Guard\u003c\/a\u003e — garlic-based appetite stimulant for picky fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/easy-feed-pipette-385mm\"\u003eEasy Feed Pipette 385 mm\u003c\/a\u003e — place food exactly where you want it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tl-julians-thing\"\u003eTwo Little Fishies Julian's Thing\u003c\/a\u003e — the syringe-style feeder that works as well on a coral as on a shy fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between tubifex and frozen blood worms?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo different worms and two different audiences. Hikari presents tubifex as a smaller size for most freshwater fish, especially livebearers, smaller cichlids and discus. Regular blood worms target most freshwater environments with limited marine use, and jumbo is reserved for big carnivores. On the analysis side: tubifex runs min. 3% protein at max. 93% moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs tubifex suitable for a saltwater aquarium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer names only freshwater fish and selected aquatic reptiles. For a marine tank, brine shrimp or mysis are the better fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I feed tubifex?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwice daily at most, giving only what is taken within 30 to 45 seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping note:\u003c\/strong\u003e frozen food ships express in an insulated cooler with ice packs. Partial or complete thawing during transit is normal — especially in summer — and does not affect the product's quality for your fish. Dry ice would cost a fortune with zero quality benefit; we don't offer it. Be there to receive your package and place it directly in your freezer upon delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39381420146859,"sku":"18552","price":11.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/7108\/1899\/products\/FrozenTubifexWorms-Cubes-3.5oz.png?v=1615932538","url":"https:\/\/reefsolution.com\/en\/products\/hikari-bio-pure-frozen-tubifex-worms-cubes-3-5-oz","provider":"Aquarium ReefSolution inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}