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Giant mealworms - Tenebrio molitorThe mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) - mealworms are classic food for soft-feeding birds. For birds also available in small quantities for reptiles Giant mealworms are mealworms in which a special breeding method causes the larvae to pupate much later. As a result, the larvae become much larger and almost reach the size of Zophobas. Nutritional values, storage and all other parameters correspond to those of normal mealworms.We obtain the giant mealworms from a breeder of fishing bait. Substances that may affect the pupation of the animals may have been used in the breeding of the worms.The mealworm is actually the larva of the mealworm beetle. It hatches from an egg and grows to a size of approx. 25 mm after moulting several times. Finally, the beetle larva pupates, from which another beetle emerges. Mealworms are among the oldest commercially bred food animals. They are relatively easy to breed and are produced in large numbers. Mealworms are actually pests that are mainly known from grain mills, as the larvae prefer to feed on flour or its waste products. As it is not possible to use insecticides in mills, it is difficult to deal with an infestation.Mealworms are classic food for soft-feeding birds. Hundreds of tonnes of the beetle larvae are produced for this purpose throughout Europe every year. A bird's stomach is well prepared for this type of food. A mealworm consists mainly of a hard, chitinous shell and has few nutrients due to its rather simple diet. However, a reptile's stomach is poorly prepared for these conditions. If too many or only mealworms are fed to reptiles, deficiency symptoms or obesity can occur. It can also be recognised from the animals' faecal residues that mealworms are not digested properly. Feeding mealworms with vegetables or fruit before feeding them only has the effect of a certain vitaminisation, which could also be achieved by pollinating the beetle larvae with a vitamin preparation. The high fat content of mealworms is another reason why the larvae should only be given to reptiles as supplementary food.For many bird lovers, however, they are the staple food of their favourites and are mainly bred for this purpose. At temperatures below 10 degrees C. the animals become motionless but are not dead. This can be utilised for storage. At temperatures of 6-8 degrees C. the animals can be stored for several weeks without food.Order by Sunday evening - delivery on ThursdayOrders received by Sunday evening will be dispatched by A Mail on Wednesday or Thursday.Please enter a recipient address where the parcel can be delivered.We accept no responsibility for parcels that are delivered late or collected late.The live food animals in the shop are only available at this price on Wednesdays - the prices per tin are otherwise CHF 1.00 per tin higher, as we also feed and care for the food animals. Even with the greatest care, it can happen that feed animals die due to temperature fluctuations or unpredictable events. We accept no liability for this. 

Invitro Eleocharis acicularis MiniPerfect ground cover for aquascaping Eleocharis acicularis 'Mini' from Aqua Art is a particularly fine-leaved, low-growing ground cover and is one of the most popular plants for the foreground in natural aquariums and aquascapes. With its grass-like structure and compact growth, it creates a natural lawn effect in the aquarium - without any noticeable care requirements. InVitro cultivation guarantees a pesticide-free, sterile plant, ideal for sensitive aquariums and shrimp tanks. The plant grows densely, spreads via runners and is easy to trim or replant. With sufficient light and CO₂, an even carpet of plants is created in a short time. Advantages at a glance: ✅ Compact, dense lawn effect for the foreground ✅ InVitro - free from algae, pesticides & snails ✅ Safe for shrimps & sensitive animals ✅ Grows flat & creeping - ideal for aquascaping ✅ Also suitable for nano aquariums Product details: Name: Eleocharis acicularis 'Mini' Type: Ground cover / foreground plant Growth height: 3-6 cm Light requirement: Medium to high CO₂ supply: Recommended for compact growth Delivery form: In vitro cup (grown sterile) Manufacturer: Aqua Art Special feature: Particularly short-growing, forms a dense carpet💡 Zoo Roco tip: For a particularly dense and uniform carpet of plants, it is recommended to divide the InVitro cup into small portions and place them a little apart. With good lighting, a supply of CO₂ and a nutrient-rich substrate (e.g. soil), Eleocharis acicularis 'Mini' will grow together quickly - creating a natural lawn look just like in a professional aquascape in just a few weeks.

Orchid on cork - for terrarium Size ca.10x10cmfor rainforest terrariumsthe price is for an orchidDepending on the stock are delivered in different ways

Wabi-Kusa cover gravel flatThe Wabi-Kusa cover gravel is a beautiful, natural, flat gravel for setting up Wabi-Kusa jars.beautiful black gravelwater-neutralContent 300 g

Released waxworms (Galleria mellonella) For reptiles, amphibians, birds or as fishing bait The caterpillars are usually fed to reptiles, amphibians and birds. However, the waxworm is also becoming increasingly important as fishing bait. As a treat For reptiles, amphibians and birds also as fishing bait Waxworms were originally known to beekeepers as a pest in beehives. There the larvae of the moth feed on honey. In commercial breeding, the larvae are reared on a feed mash consisting mainly of wheat bran and honey. The caterpillars are usually fed to reptiles, amphibians and birds. However, the waxworm is also becoming increasingly important as fishing bait. The waxworms are offered in 2 different forms: As breeding stock or in released form. The breeding stock offers the advantage that younger waxworms can also be fed, which are significantly smaller than the adult animals. Due to the feed, the caterpillars must taste sweet, which makes the insects very popular with eaters. Waxworms in breeding stocks should, depending on how quickly the animals are to grow, be kept at around 20 to 30 degrees C. The released waxworms should be stored in the refrigerator at about 6-10 degrees C. In this state, the animals no longer take in food.We obtain these waxworms from a breeder for fishing bait. Substances may possibly have been used in the rearing of the worms that can affect the pupation of the animals. Order by Sunday evening - delivery on Thursday Orders received by Sunday evening will be dispatched by A Mail on Wednesday or Thursday.Please provide a recipient address where the parcel can be delivered.We accept no responsibility for parcels that are delivered late or collected late. Even with the greatest care, it can happen that feed animals die due to temperature fluctuations or unpredictable events. We accept no liability for this.