Description
Live Bloodworms – Protein-Rich Live Food for Tropical and Coldwater Fish
(Chironomidae larvae)
Live Bloodworms are the bright red aquatic larvae of midge flies (Chironomidae) and are one of the most popular and nutritious live foods available for aquarium fish. Rich in protein and iron, their wriggling motion instantly triggers feeding instincts in fish, making them ideal for finicky eaters, conditioning breeders, or simply adding variety to your fishes’ diet.
Key Benefits:
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High Protein & Iron Content: Promotes growth, color enhancement, and breeding readiness
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Irresistible Movement: Stimulates feeding response in all types of fish
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Suitable for Many Species: Loved by tropical, coldwater, and even marine fish
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Ideal for Carnivorous and Omnivorous Fish: A natural prey item for many species
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Excellent for Bottom Dwellers: Slowly sink and settle, perfect for loaches, catfish, and cichlids
Feeding Instructions:
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Rinse gently before feeding to remove any debris
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Feed once or twice daily as a treat or supplement
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Remove uneaten worms after a few hours to maintain water quality
Best For:
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Bettas, gouramis, tetras, cichlids, loaches, discus, angelfish, and goldfish
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Amphibians such as axolotls and aquatic frogs
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Young and adult fish during conditioning or breeding cycles
Storage:
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Keep refrigerated in shallow dechlorinated water
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Rinse and change water daily to keep worms fresh and active
Why Choose Live Bloodworms?
Trusted by breeders and aquarists alike, Live Bloodworms are a powerful tool for fish health and vitality. Whether you're raising show fish, encouraging spawning, or simply treating your tank inhabitants, they’re a premium, natural choice for optimal nutrition.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Pre-Order
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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