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TUBIFEX WORMS
Tubifex worms are excellent aquatic organisms, but are
difficult to ship successfully. Aquarium stores often stock live
Tubifex worms as food for tropical fish. If you can obtain
them, purchase a small quantity (1/2 ounce) a day or two before
the setup day.
What to do when they arrive. Keep the tiny aquatic
worms in 3–4 cm of fresh treated water in a plastic cup.
They will form a tangled knot at the bottom of the cup. Keep the
Tubifex worms in the refrigerator to ensure their longevity.
You may want to cover the cups loosely to keep things from falling
into them, but be sure that air can flow into the cup to aerate
the water. Change the water every other day.
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