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Iven Betta
Australian Black Worms - Original (Loose)
Description
Frequently asked questions about freeze dried worms
Are your worms disease free?
Yes, Australia has very few if any diseases that are transmitted from water to fish and the area that I live and grow worms in is away from farming and industrial areas. The water that the worms are grown in, up to a short time ago, came from the same water supply that we got our drinking water from.
Is the protein content the same for live worms and freeze dried worms?
Yes, the only difference between the two is the water content of the live worms
What is the nutritional facts of your worms?
These results were taken from Australian Black Worms (freeze dried type) sent to Analytico, a commercial lab based in the Netherlands.
|
Compound |
Amount |
Unit |
Material |
|
Lipid |
7.22 |
% |
FD worms |
|
Ashes |
5.91 |
% |
FD worms |
|
Protein |
59.3 |
% |
FD worms |
|
Moisture |
7.34 |
% |
FD worms |
|
Carbohydrates (calculated) |
20.2 |
% |
FD worms |
|
EPA |
4.53 |
% of total fatty acids |
FD worms |
|
DHA |
1.79 |
% of total fatty acids |
FD worms |
|
monounsaturated fatty acids |
20.9 |
% of total fatty acids |
FD worms |
|
polyunsaturated fatty acids |
28 |
% of total fatty acids |
FD worms |
|
omega 3 fatty acids |
8.13 |
% of total fatty acids |
FD worms |
|
omega 6 fatty acids |
18.3 |
% of total fatty acids |
FD worms |
|
energetic value |
1630 |
kJ/100 g |
FD worms |
|
energetic value |
387 |
kcal/100 g |
FD worms |
The following results were done at “Riverina Laboratories” Albury, NSW, Australia
Crude Protein % as received..........................................................................54.52
Crude Fat % as received.................................................................................11.40
Crude Fibre% as received................................................................................0.20
Moisture % as received...................................................................................17.83
Solids % as received.........................................................................................82.17
Crude Protein % dry weight basis....................................................................66.35
Crude Fat % dry weight basis...........................................................................13.87
Crude Fibre % dry weight basis........................................................................0.24
How do you freeze dry your worms?
The worms go through the same cleaning and purging procedure as if they were going to be fed live. They are then frozen in 2.5 kg blocks and loaded into the Cuddens freeze drier. A vacuum pump takes all the air out of the chamber and then raises the temperature from minus 20deg C to 50deg C . Water will boil at 0 deg C in a vacuum, so as the frozen worms start to thaw, all moisture turns to a vapour that is then refrozen on coils inside the chamber. The process is a little bit more complicated then that, but that is the basis of how it is done. The important thing about the freeze drying process is that it will remove all the moisture from the worms without altering the nutritional facts of the product. The whole process of growing, cleaning and processing the worms is done at the one location insuring the best possible product.
My fish won’t feed from the top, how do I get them to eat the freeze dried worms?
With the cubes, press one against the inside of the tank half way down. It should stick against the side and the fish will then show more interest in it. Once your fish get used to freeze dried worms, they usually will take them from the surface.
Should I reconstitute freeze dried worms before feeding them to my fish?
No, just put the worms straight into the water and let your fish feast on them.
Will the worms swell up in the stomach of fish
No, they will take water back in but will not increase in size.
Shipping & delivery
LOCAL DELIVERY
1. Delivery within Singapore will be charged at a flat rate of SGD10 per order for standard delivery and SGD10 - 25 per order for express delivery, regardless of the number of items.
2. Local orders above SGD100 will be entitled to FREE standard delivery.
3. Your order will be delivered by courier for livestocks or by registered parcel for plants and accessories.
4. You will receive a notification via email or sms when the order has been dispatched.
5. We are unable to ship orders to restricted locations in Singapore including: Changi Air Freight Center, Changi Airport, Jurong Island, Jurong Port, PSA Terminal Wharves – Tanjong Pagar / Pasir Panjang / Sembawang and MINDEF COMCEN.
6. Your order will be ready for delivery within 3 to 7 working days (Wed or Saturday), orders for livestock will be packed on the same day for the dispatch.
7. In the event of Death on Arrival (DOA), please send clear photo or video of the unopened bag by email within 24 hours. Buyer can opt for a replacement of similar value and make payment for shipping again or request for a refund LESS the costs of delivery / shipping.
TRACKING YOUR ORDERS
- JANIO
- J&T EXPRESS
- LALAMOVE
- UPARCEL
International Shipment
(Shipment of wild bettas only )
Shipment Schedule
IMPORTER Contact Info
1. Orders from overseas will be dispatched directly from our holding facilities to the Exporter.
2. The shipping fee is calculated based on the number of fishes plus the cargo, quarantine costs from our holding facilities to the Exporter and all the way to the Transhipper (Importer).
3. The shipping fee DOES NOT cover the handling and postage fees from Transhipper to your address.
4. Buyers are required to PAY the transhipping fee directly to the Transhipper.
5. You will be notified of the shipment dates available via email.
6. It will take 2-3 days for the order to reach the Exporter, and another 1-2 days for it to arrive at your Transhipper.
7. The Transhipper will then ship the order to you upon receiving confirmation of your preferred shipping date and address.
8. In the event of Death on Arrival (DOA) with the exception of Betta Macrostomas, please send clear photo or video of the unopened bag by email within 24 hours. Buyer can opt for a replacement of similar value and make payment for shipping again or request for a refund LESS the costs of delivery / shipping.
Kindly email us at hello@ivenbetta.com.
Thank you for shopping with us.
Death on arrival (DOA)
In the event of death on arrival, please send a clear photo or video of the unopened bag by email to hello@ivenbetta.com within 24 hours. You can opt for a replacement of similar value (with shipping paid again) or a refund less the delivery / shipping costs.
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