Live food triggers natural hunting behavior and is more nutritious than flakes. I show you how to culture brine shrimp, daphnia, microworms, infusoria, etc. – from a simple jar setup to small-scale production.
Culturing infusoria at home is a relatively simple, cheap, and pretty straightforward process. Use water from your aquarium, add some organic material to feed the infusoria, and wait for a few days until the infusoria multiplies. Once you see tiny white moving specks, they are
Moina are tiny freshwater crustaceans (often called water fleas) used as highly nutritious live food for aquarium fish and fry. They are smaller than Daphnia, reproduce rapidly, and are incredibly easy to culture in small containers using yeast or spirulina. Unlike Daphnia, they thrive in
Asellus aquaticus, also known as the Water louse, Water shrimp, Water slate, or Aquatic sowbug is a species of small, freshwater crustacean in the family Asellidae. They look like something in between woodlice and cockroaches, which they are actually related to. These small crustaceans are
Rotifers are one of the most popular types of live food for aquarium fish fry. This food has gained popularity due to its nutritional value and ease of culturing.
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in life foods to diversify the diet of our aquarium pets. In this regard, microworms (Panagrellus redivivus) can be an interesting option to cultivate them at home. These microworms are a rich source of nutrients, including
Feeding aquarium pets is a crucial aspect of their care and well-being. While commercial dry and frozen foods are commonly used in our hobby, many aquarists understand the importance of incorporating live food into the diet of their fish, crabs, crayfish, frogs, and axolotls. Live
Mosquito larvae are small (0.04–0.4 inches / 1-10mm), translucent, and hang upside down from the water surface to breathe. They move with a characteristic jerking “S” shape when disturbed. Unlike tadpoles (which are dark, oval, and swim continuously), mosquito larvae have a clearly visible head