{"product_id":"feather-duster-worm-live-saltwater-invertebrate","title":"Feather Duster Worm – Live Saltwater Invertebrate","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd graceful movement and natural beauty to your reef aquarium with a live Feather Duster Worm. This peaceful marine invertebrate extends a delicate, fan-shaped crown of feathery radioles to capture suspended food from the water column.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen disturbed, the worm quickly retracts its crown into its protective tube. Once comfortable, it will reopen and create a constantly moving display within the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate Purchase Size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 2–3 inches or larger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product image is representative. Color, pattern, crown shape, and exact size will vary between individual specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Animal type: Marine tube worm\u003cbr\u003e• Care level: Moderate\u003cbr\u003e• Temperament: Peaceful\u003cbr\u003e• Reef safe: Yes\u003cbr\u003e• Diet: Filter feeder\u003cbr\u003e• Lighting: Low to moderate\u003cbr\u003e• Water flow: Moderate and indirect\u003cbr\u003e• Placement: Sand bed or lower rockwork\u003cbr\u003e• Recommended aquarium: Established saltwater or reef aquarium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlacement and Care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the Feather Duster Worm near the base of the rockwork or partially within the sand bed. Position it where moderate, indirect water movement can carry suspended food toward its crown without repeatedly forcing it to retract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not pull the worm from its tube. Its soft body is protected inside the tube, and attempting to remove it can cause serious injury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the animal to choose its final orientation. Once settled, avoid repeatedly handling or relocating it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeather Duster Worms are filter feeders and require access to very small suspended foods. An established aquarium with a healthy supply of plankton and dissolved organic material is strongly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplemental feeding with phytoplankton, zooplankton substitutes, or liquid foods formulated for marine filter feeders may be necessary, particularly in heavily filtered or low-nutrient aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not attempt to feed large pieces of food directly to the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended Water Parameters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Temperature: 74–79°F\u003cbr\u003e• Salinity: 1.023–1.026\u003cbr\u003e• pH: 8.1–8.4\u003cbr\u003e• Alkalinity: 8–12 dKH\u003cbr\u003e• Ammonia: 0 ppm\u003cbr\u003e• Nitrite: 0 ppm\u003cbr\u003e• Nitrate: Stable and controlled\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeather Duster Worms may temporarily remain retracted after shipping, acclimation, maintenance, or sudden movement near the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA severely stressed specimen may shed its crown. This does not always mean the worm has died, and a healthy worm may regrow its crown if aquarium conditions and nutrition are appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid copper-based medications and sudden changes in salinity, temperature, or water chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive Animal Shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive animals are shipped by overnight service on designated livestock shipping days. Please review our complete live-animal shipping, acclimation, and arrival policies before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SWA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53444473159989,"sku":"Feather-Duster-Invert","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/2252\/7285\/files\/featherDuster.webp?v=1788315855","url":"https:\/\/infinityandbeyondaquatics.com\/products\/feather-duster-worm-live-saltwater-invertebrate","provider":"Infinity and Beyond Aquatics ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}