diff --git a/conf/modules.config b/conf/modules.config
index 34b9d8bd..d9dd20f1 100755
--- a/conf/modules.config
+++ b/conf/modules.config
@@ -316,7 +316,7 @@ process {
     }
 
     withName: "BUSCO_BUSCO" {
-        ext.args        = "--offline"
+        ext.args        = "--offline --metaeuk"
     }