KatsAquatics Calcium + Protein

Calcium + Protein for Strong Shells and Healthy Molts

KatsAquatics Calcium + Protein is a biologist-formulated supplement food packed with the calcium and protein that freshwater snails, shrimp, plecos, and other bottom feeders need for stronger shells, bigger body growth, and successful molts. Each fast-sinking piece is 100% natural and does not foul or dissolve in the water, so it holds its shape while your clean-up crew grazes. Round out their diet with more options from our fish and invertebrate nutrition selection.

Why Feed Calcium + Protein?

• Stronger, shinier shells from a very high calcium content (over 64% calcium).
• Protein for bigger body growth and vibrant, healthy invertebrates.
• Supports successful molts and helps repair damaged or pitted shells.
• Does not foul or dissolve in water, so it stays put and keeps your tank clean.
• Fast sinking and easy for bottom feeders to find.
• 100% natural, biologist formulated, and made in the USA.

Great For

• Neocaridina and Caridina dwarf shrimp
• Freshwater snails such as nerite and ramshorn
• Plecos and other bottom-feeding fish
• Breeding colonies that need extra calcium for babies and adults alike
• Land snails and isopods in bioactive setups

Nutrition and Ingredients

Fortified with essential vitamins and minerals including Vitamins A, C, K1, and B6, plus iron and phosphorus. This is the highest-calcium formula in the KatsAquatics lineup, built to prevent weak shells, failed molts, and premature loss.

Ingredients: Calcium carbonate, whole egg, wheat, brewers yeast, garlic.

Net weight: 1.7 oz.

How to Feed

Drop one or two pieces into the aquarium near your shrimp, snails, or plecos. Because the pieces do not dissolve, you can leave them in for grazing and simply remove any uneaten portion after a day to keep the water clean. Feed a few times per week as a calcium-rich supplement alongside your staple foods.

Recommended Pairings

• KatsAquatics Shrimpsicles, a freeze-dried protein treat from the same brand.
• Repashy Bottom Scratcher gel food for shrimp and bottom feeders.
• Xtreme Shrimpee Sinking Sticks for a daily staple.
• Seachem NutriDiet Shrimp Flakes with added probiotics.
• Build your clean-up crew from our freshwater invertebrates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this for freshwater or saltwater?
Freshwater. It is made for freshwater shrimp, snails, plecos, and other bottom feeders.

Will it cloud or foul my water?
No. The pieces are made not to dissolve or foul the water, so they hold their shape while your animals graze.

Why do shrimp and snails need extra calcium?
Calcium is essential for building strong shells and exoskeletons. A calcium-rich food supports clean molts for shrimp and thick, healthy shells for snails, helping prevent weak shells and failed molts.

How is it different from the other KatsAquatics flavors?
Calcium + Protein has the highest calcium and protein content in the lineup, so it leans toward shell strength and body growth.