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Nothing gets fish excited like food that moves. Live feed, or makanan hidup, triggers natural hunting behaviour, brings out colour and is the go-to for conditioning breeders, raising fry and tempting picky eaters such as wild bettas and apistogramma. Malaysian breeders have long relied on live foods, and this category brings them together.
On FishyHub you'll find live cultures and live food from Malaysian sellers and hobbyist breeders, priced in RM, along with starter cultures you can keep going at home.
Red midge larvae, rich in protein and loved by bettas, cichlids and most community fish. Feed as a treat rather than a daily staple, as they are rich and can cause bloating if overfed.
Newly hatched artemia are the classic fry food. Adult artemia suit small to medium fish. You can buy live adults or hatch your own from eggs.
Tiny water fleas, often called kutu air by local hobbyists. They are gentle on digestion and help prevent constipation, and moina in particular are a favourite for guppy and betta fry.
Small worms that are easy to culture at home on a moist substrate. Cacing grindal suits juveniles and small adults, while microworms are tiny enough for young fry.
Thin red worms that many local keepers use for growing out fish. They often come from muddy, polluted water, so rinse them thoroughly and buy from a clean, reliable source.
| Fish | Good live foods |
|---|---|
| Ikan laga (betta) | Cacing darah, moina, artemia; grindal for adults |
| Guppy and livebearers | Moina, baby artemia, microworms for fry |
| Discus, angelfish | Cacing darah, artemia |
| Wild bettas, apistogramma | Artemia, moina, grindal |
| Fry of most species | Newly hatched artemia, microworms, infusoria |
Live food is perishable, so delivery matters as much as price. When comparing listings, check:
Prices in RM depend on the type and amount. Starter cultures cost more up front but can last for months if you keep them going.
Biasanya beberapa hari jika disimpan dalam peti sejuk dengan sedikit air bersih yang ditukar setiap hari. Buang cacing yang mati supaya yang lain tidak rosak.
Kutu air (moina) boleh diternak dalam bekas air yang telah dirawat dengan anti klorin, diberi makan air hijau atau ragi sedikit demi sedikit, dan diletakkan di tempat teduh. Tuai sebahagian setiap hari.
Live food triggers stronger feeding responses and is better for fry and fussy eaters. Frozen food is safer and easier to store. Many keepers use both.
Two to three times a week for most adult fish, and more often for fry or breeding conditioning.
Browse cacing darah, artemia, moina, grindal and other makanan hidup from sellers across Malaysia, with prices in RM. You may also like our fry foods and live feeders categories.
