Microworms
In stockPanagrellus redivivus
The go-to first food for betta, gourami, tetra and cory fry
Size±1–3 mm
Culture mediumOats / instant porridge paste
Temperature18–27 °C (room temperature)
DifficultyVery easy
R50 · 15 ml starter culture
Species feeding guide
Live food for angelfish
Angelfish fry are bigger than tetra fry, which makes them one of the easier egg-layers to raise on cultured food: microworms bridge the first week, daphnia powers growth, and grindal worms condition the parents that started it all.
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The feeding plan
| Stage | Feed this | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| Fry, free-swimming week 1 | Microworms (+ vinegar eels) | Big enough for microworms almost immediately; eels keep food available between feeds |
| Fry, weeks 2–4 | Baby daphnia / moina | The growth engine once fry are hunting confidently — rotate with microworms |
| Juveniles | Daphnia + young grindal worms | Meatier food for fin and body development |
| Breeding pairs | Grindal worms + daphnia in rotation | Conditioning food that supports repeated spawning without relying on a single rich food |
Practical tips
- Start the microworm tub the day eggs are laid — fry are free-swimming and hungry within the week.
- Feed fry small amounts 3–4 times a day and keep up water changes; angelfish fry grow fast and foul water faster.
- Condition pairs for two weeks on live food before expecting strong, repeated spawns.
Watch out: Do not leave parents and fry short of food in the first days — hungry angels eat eggs and wrigglers. A ready microworm culture removes the panic from the whole schedule.
Common questions
What do angelfish fry eat first?
Microworms as soon as they are free-swimming, with vinegar eels as the always-available backup. Move to baby daphnia/moina in week 2 for faster growth.
Is daphnia good for angelfish?
Yes — for juveniles and adults it is excellent growth and conditioning food, and baby daphnia is the key week-2+ fry food. Rotate with grindal worms for breeders.
Start these cultures
In stock in the Western Cape, dispatched Monday to Wednesday, door-to-door across South Africa.
Daphnia (Moina)
In stockMoina sp.
The small “daphnia” that suits fry and small fish — and breeds fast in warm water
Size±0.4–1.5 mm (adults ±1–1.5 mm)
Temperature20–30 °C (fastest at 24–28 °C)
FoodGreen water, yeast, spirulina
DifficultyModerate — keep a backup culture
R50 · starter culture
Grindal Worms
Out of stockEnchytraeus buchholzi
A bigger, meatier worm for growing-on fry and small adult fish
Size±1 mm young to ±10 mm adults
Culture mediumDamp coir, soil mix or sponge
TemperatureRoom temperature (cooler shelf)
DifficultyEasy
R50 · starter culture
Fry Starter Kit
In stockAll four fry cultures in one parcel
Every fry size covered, from first bite to grow-out, in one courier parcel
IncludesDaphnia (moina), microworms, banana worms, vinegar eels
Culture mediaWater tub (moina) + oats paste (worms & eels)
TemperatureRoom temperature (moina warmest, 20–30 °C)
DifficultyVery easy
R200 · 4-culture bundle
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