INTAN Faux Worms

INTAN Faux Worms are a high-protein, worm-shaped fish food designed to mimic the look and taste of natural worms while offering a clean, safe, and nutritious alternative to live or frozen worms. Suitable for tropical, community, carnivorous, and omnivorous fish, these are a popular choice for enhancing appetite, growth, and color.

1. What INTAN Faux Worms Are

• A worm-like extruded feed made to resemble live worms in shape, texture, and movement in water.

• Designed to boost feeding response in picky or timid fish.

• A floating or slow-sinking artificial worm depending on batch formulation.

• Ideal for fish that prefer insect- or worm-based diets.

2. Key Features

• Highly attractive to fish due to worm-like appearance.

• High crude protein for growth and conditioning.

• Clean and safe—no risk of parasites like with live bloodworms or tubifex.

• Low waste, doesn’t cloud the water.

• Can be used for daily feeding or as a treat.

• Great for encouraging feeding in new or stressed fish.

3. Typical Ingredients

(General formulation for faux worm-style foods)

• Fish meal

• Krill meal or shrimp meal

• Wheat flour / binders

• Insect meal (in some batches)

• Plant protein concentrates

• Spirulina (small quantity)

• Vitamins A, C, D3, E

• Trace minerals (calcium, phosphorus, iron)

The formula leans towards high protein + moderate fat, similar to natural worm nutrition.

4. Approximate Nutritional Profile

• Protein: 40–50%

• Fat: 4–10%

• Fiber: 2–5%

• Moisture: ~10%

• Ash: 8–12%

High protein supports fast growth, color enhancement, and breeding readiness.

5. Ideal For

INTAN Faux Worms are excellent for:

Top & Mid-water Fish

• Guppies

• Bettas

• Gouramis

• Mollies, Platies, Swordtails

• Rainbowfish

• Tetras & Rasboras

Carnivorous & Omnivorous Fish

• Angelfish

• Dwarf cichlids

• Arowana juveniles (depending on size)

• Barbs

• Loaches (if they feed mid-water)

Fry & Juveniles

• Good conditioning food for fast-growing young fish.

6. Feeding Instructions

• Feed 1–3 times daily in small amounts.

• Offer only what fish can finish in 1–2 minutes.

• For small fish, you can break the worm pieces into shorter sections.

• Works great as a treat to boost color and appetite.

• Remove uneaten food to maintain water quality.

7. Benefits for Fish

• Enhances growth rate due to high protein.

• Improves coloration, especially in red, orange, and blue fish.

• Increases activity and feeding response.

• Great for conditioning breeders (bettas, guppies, angels).

• Helps newly purchased or stressed fish start eating again.

• More hygienic than live worms and safer than frozen worms.

8. Why Choose INTAN Faux Worms

• Attractive worm-like movement and shape for selective eaters.

• Highly digestible and water-friendly formulation.

• Suitable for both community and specialized tanks.

• Can be used alongside pellets and flakes.

• Economical and long-shelf-life food option.

9. Storage Tips

• Store in a cool, dry place.

• Keep the container sealed tightly after each use.

• Use within 6 months of opening for best freshness.