{"product_id":"aquarium-co-op-easy-shrimp-and-snail-shells-4-pack","title":"Aquarium Co-Op Easy Shrimp and Snail Shells 4-Pack | Calcium Food for Shrimp \u0026 Snails","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E8F5E9;border-left:4px solid #1B5E20;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold in-store only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not available for online purchase.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Co-Op Easy Shrimp and Snail Shells\u003c\/strong\u003e are little snail-shaped blocks of calcium and minerals with spirulina mixed in. Shrimp and snails graze on them, and anything not eaten slowly dissolves, adding calcium and raising hardness. That matters here: our local tap water is very soft, and shrimp and snails need minerals to build shells and molt cleanly. Browse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003efish food and nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1B5E20;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports shells and molting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Calcium and magnesium for strong shells and smooth molts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks two ways.\u003c\/strong\u003e Eaten directly, or left to dissolve and release minerals into the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpirulina added.\u003c\/strong\u003e Draws shrimp and snails in to graze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHelps more than inverts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Added hardness also suits livebearers and many plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1B5E20;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Feed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd 1 shell per month or after each water change, whichever comes first. Keep an eye on hardness (GH) and use more or less to suit your tank. If you do not see your shrimp eating it, it is still working as it dissolves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1B5E20;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalcium sulfate, plankton, spirulina algae meal, magnesium sulfate, dicalcium sulfate, niacin, vitamin C, thiamine, D-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, biotin, beta carotene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1B5E20;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eGuaranteed Analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrude protein (min)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrude fat (min)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e0.2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrude fiber (max)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture (max)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e18%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1B5E20;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAquarium Co-Op\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e4-pack (4 x 0.17 oz \/ 5 g shells, 0.70 oz \/ 20 g total)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eShrimp, snails, livebearers and planted tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1B5E20;padding-left:8px;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquarium-co-op-freeze-dried-bloodworms-0-7-oz\"\u003eFreeze Dried Bloodworms\u003c\/a\u003e for the fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquarium-co-op-easy-fry-food-4-oz-squeeze-bottle\"\u003eEasy Fry Food\u003c\/a\u003e for tanks with baby shrimp and fry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1B5E20;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it make my water too hard?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne shell a month is a gentle dose. Test your GH and adjust; if hardness climbs too high, use fewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe with fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is a mineral and food block, safe in community tanks with shrimp and snails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aquarium Co-Op","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48092899672283,"sku":"29244","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/6abeee72afb8c39c09d7fb51_297b639e-b048-4237-bfe3-82c5ccb3da07_0_hq_OYXuL.png?v=1790898211","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquarium-co-op-easy-shrimp-and-snail-shells-4-pack","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}