{"product_id":"liquid-gardens-shrimp-candy-sticks","title":"Liquid Gardens Shrimp Candy Sticks","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiquid Gardens Shrimp Candy Sticks\u003c\/strong\u003e are a plant-based treat for freshwater shrimp, served on a thin stick you push into the substrate. The shrimp find it within minutes and graze on it for hours, which makes it as much a viewing event as a feeding. Eight sticks per pack. Browse our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003efish and invertebrate foods\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:18px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant-based formula.\u003c\/strong\u003e Chlorella and spirulina algae, kelp, mulberry and nettle leaf, spinach, pea protein and bee pollen. Liquid Gardens built it around what shrimp graze on in the wild rather than around fishmeal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e32 percent protein.\u003c\/strong\u003e High enough to be worth feeding, with 25 percent fibre, which matters for animals that are grazing almost constantly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeds for hours.\u003c\/strong\u003e One stick holds together in the substrate instead of breaking up, so the colony works on it over a long session rather than a two minute scramble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow residue.\u003c\/strong\u003e Liquid Gardens formulates it to minimise leftover waste in the tank, which is the usual complaint with powdered shrimp foods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuits every common freshwater shrimp.\u003c\/strong\u003e Neocaridina such as Cherry and Blue Velvet, Caridina such as Crystal Red, and Amano. Small bottom feeding fish will pick at it too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA.\u003c\/strong\u003e By Liquid Gardens LLC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:18px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Feed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush one stick into the substrate, or lay it in a feeding dish if you run bare bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet the colony graze on it over several hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePull out anything still left after a day, the same as you would with any supplemental food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed it as a treat alongside a staple shrimp food, not as the whole diet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:18px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:560px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:0.93em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e8 sticks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater shrimp and small bottom feeders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eDried chlorella algae, dried spirulina algae, mulberry leaf powder, pea protein powder, dried kelp, xanthan gum, nettle leaf powder, bee pollen powder, dried spinach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtein\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e32% min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e0.8% min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFibre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e25% max\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e12% max\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e0.4% min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e5065016464111\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:0.82em;color:#777;font-style:italic;\"\u003eIngredients and guaranteed analysis read from the printed package. Liquid Gardens does not publish a net weight for this pack, only the stick count.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:18px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003ePairs With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/vitalis-freshwater-shrimp-pellets-1mm\"\u003eVitalis Freshwater Shrimp Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e as the everyday staple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/katsaquatics-shrimpsicles-freeze-dried-shrimp-treat\"\u003eKatsAquatics Shrimpsicles\u003c\/a\u003e, the other treat on a stick we carry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-invertebrates\"\u003eOur freshwater shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:18px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many sticks does one tank need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne stick at a time is plenty for a normal colony. How often depends on how heavily you already feed, and a treat like this is usually once or twice a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it cloud the water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is formulated to hold together and leave little residue. Pull out the leftover stick after a day and you should not see any effect on the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan my fish eat it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmall bottom feeders will graze on it, but it is formulated for shrimp. It is not a substitute for a proper fish food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe for Caridina as well as Neocaridina?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Liquid Gardens lists it for cherry, Amano, crystal red and other freshwater shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Liquid Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50606540980443,"sku":"LG46411","price":10.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/lg-shrimp-candy-sticks-front.jpg?v=1791629221","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/liquid-gardens-shrimp-candy-sticks","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}