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Buy live blackworms (Lumbriculus variegatus) online for axolotls, freshwater fish, and other aquatic animals. These small aquatic worms are a protein-rich live food that encourages natural hunting and feeding behavior and can be especially useful for juveniles, selective eaters, breeders, and keepers who want to add variety to an axolotl diet.

Live blackworms for sale in 1/4 lb, 1/2 lb, 3/4 lb and 1 lb portions

Choose the amount that fits your feeding routine. Smaller portions work well for trying live blackworms or feeding one or two animals, while larger quantities are useful for multiple aquariums, breeding groups, or frequent live-food feeding.

Why feed live blackworms?

Small, soft-bodied live food that is easy for many juveniles to eat
Natural movement can trigger a strong feeding response
Useful for selective eaters and growing axolotls
Can also be fed to many freshwater aquarium fish

How to store live blackworms

Keep refrigerated in a shallow container of clean, cold, dechlorinated water.
Refresh the water regularly and remove debris.
Rinse the worms thoroughly before feeding.
Do not pour shipping water into your aquarium.

Feeding blackworms to axolotls

Offer an amount your axolotl can consume without leaving excess food to accumulate in the tank. Remove uneaten food as needed to protect water quality. Live blackworms can be used as part of a varied diet alongside other appropriate foods such as earthworms, nightcrawlers, and quality axolotl pellets.

New to live blackworms? Read our live blackworms feeding and storage guide and their broader guide on what axolotls eat.

Shipping live blackworms

Blackworms added to an axolotl order can ship in the same box as the axolotl with no additional blackworm shipping charge. Shipment timing depends on safe live-animal service availability, weather, and the other live animals in the order.