{"title":"AQUAV","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop AQUAV fish food in South Africa.\u003c\/strong\u003e Browse betta pellets, spirulina wafers and freeze-dried bloodworms, brine shrimp, red shrimp and tubifex. Explore the current range at Jungle Aquatics, with individual product pages showing available options, specifications and availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose food suited to the animal’s species, life stage and feeding needs, and check the pack’s ingredients, feeding guide and available sizes. Shop AQUAV online at Jungle Aquatics.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aquav-freeze-dried-tubifex-worms","title":"AQUAV Freeze Dried Tubifex Worms","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAQUAV Freeze Dried Tubifex Worms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAQUAV Freeze Dried Tubifex Worms\u003c\/strong\u003e are a high-protein freeze-dried fish food made from tubifex worms and supplied in convenient cubes. They suit freshwater aquarium keepers in South Africa who want to give their fish a nutritious, meaty food that supports immunity and colour without the disease risks associated with live worms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTubifex worms are a natural, protein-rich prey food. AQUAV freeze-dries them and treats them with gamma radiation so your fish get the nutritional benefits of tubifex without the disease concerns that come with feeding them live. The freeze-dried cube format is also easy to portion and store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh protein and nutritional value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tubifex is a dense, meaty food that adds real nutrition to your fish's diet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmunity support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Formulated to help strengthen your fishes' natural immunity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour enhancement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps bring out richer, more vivid colouration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGamma-radiation treated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivers the benefits of tubifex without the disease risks of live worms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreeze-dried cubes:\u003c\/strong\u003e A clean, convenient format that is easy to handle and portion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffer the cubes to your fish as part of their regular feeding routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatch your fish while they eat so you can judge how much they finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove any uneaten food from the aquarium. No leftovers should remain in the tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed only as much as your fish can eat in 3 minutes. 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