microworm

[US]/ˈmaɪkrəwɜːm/
[UK]/ˈmaɪkrəwɜːrm/

Translation

n.a very small worm, especially one used as live food for fish fry
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

microworm culture

microworms for sale

live microworms

microworm breeding

baby microworms

microworm starter

microworm population

grow microworms

microworm food

harvest microworms

Example Sentences

fish breeders often use microworms as a first food for fry.

you can easily culture microworms in a plastic container with oatmeal.

a healthy microworm culture smells like bread or yeast.

the microworms will climb up the sides of the container for harvesting.

microworms are an excellent food source for very small fish larvae.

it is important to subculture microworms before the culture crashes.

mix active dry yeast into the medium to feed the microworms.

microworms are smaller than baby brine shrimp, making them ideal for tiny mouths.

use a small paintbrush to collect the microworms from the container walls.

a starter culture of microworms usually arrives in a small bag or tube.

do not let the microworm medium dry out or become too watery.

many amphibian keepers rely on microworms to feed their tadpoles.

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