Dero digitata

Quantity:  50ml

Quality: Tank bred under lab conditions.

Suitable for: Fry to large fish, crayfish, shrimp, crabs, axolotl, frogs… Great for removing detritus in tanks and ponds.

Nutritional values: Dero worms contain a lot of protein and meet fish nutrition guidelines for protein and essential amino acids making it a healthy and nutritious food option for the fish and other tank inhabitants.

Difficulty level: Very easy

Food: Omnivore; needs a protein source. Spirulina tablets, blanched vegetables, bread, oatmeal, autumn leaves…

Reproduction rate: Very prolific (mostly asexual by splitting).

Water parameters: Temperature above 0°C to 25°C, pH 6,5-8,0. Frequent water changes (50-80% weekly).

Air pump: The culture water should be aerated continuously using an air stone.

Lighting: Not needed.

Tank size: 1+L larger Is better.

Substrate: No need but sharp gravel may encourage splitting.

Size: 1-5mm thinner than human hair.

Colouration: Dark red.

Age expectancy: Technically unlimited.

TIP: The worms clump up into balls, so you can feed larger animals with clumps of these worms. They are free swimming and trigger predatory instinct in fry exceptionally well.