{"product_id":"vitalis-freshwater-shrimp-pellets-1mm","title":"Vitalis Freshwater Shrimp Pellets 1mm","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitalis Freshwater Shrimp Pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e are a small, soft sinking pellet balanced for shrimp rather than fish: algae rich, moderate protein, and shaped so a colony of cherry or crystal shrimp can gather round a pellet and pick at it for an hour. It sinks straight to the substrate where shrimp forage and holds together instead of dissolving into the gravel. See our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freshwater-invertebrates\/fam-shrimp+freshwater\"\u003efreshwater shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e and all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dry-fish-food\/Freshwater\"\u003efreshwater dry foods\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 #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1mm soft pellet that sinks to the substrate where shrimp feed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh algae content with 37% protein, matched to a shrimp diet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds together for hours, so a colony can graze it instead of losing it in the gravel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow leaching, which matters in a small shrimp tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e70g resealable pot, made in the UK by World Feeds\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 #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeocaridina such as cherry, blue dream and yellow shrimp, Caridina such as crystal red and black, tiger and taiwan bee, amano shrimp, bamboo and vampire shrimp, plus nerite, ramshorn and Malaysian trumpet snails.\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 #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFeeding Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed a small pinch every other day for a colony, or a few pellets daily in a heavily stocked tank. Shrimp need far less than you think; a pellet the colony has not finished in a few hours is too much. Remove leftovers to keep ammonia at zero, which matters more to shrimp than to any fish.\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 #1E88E5;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 #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eVitalis (World Feeds, UK)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePellet size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1mm, soft, sinking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e70g (2.5 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFish and fish derivatives, algae, vegetable derivatives, molluscs and crustaceans, oils and fats, minerals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eUnited Kingdom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#444;margin:6px 0 0;\"\u003eTypical analysis from the manufacturer label: protein 37%, fat 9.4%, fibre 1%, inorganic matter 19.6%, moisture 20.8%. Check the pot for the current batch.\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 #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vitalis-tropical-grazing-pellets-8mm-80g\"\u003eVitalis Tropical Grazing Pellets 8mm\u003c\/a\u003e, a large pellet the whole colony can graze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freshwater-invertebrates\/fam-shrimp+freshwater\"\u003eFreshwater shrimp in the store\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/additives-supplements\/Freshwater\"\u003eRemineralizers and shrimp water care\u003c\/a\u003e\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 #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe for crystal and bee shrimp?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It is formulated for Caridina as well as Neocaridina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my fish steal it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Small tetras will pick at it. Feed the fish first on the other side of the tank, or use it in a shrimp only tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much for 20 cherry shrimp?\u003c\/strong\u003e Three or four pellets every other day, plus whatever biofilm the tank grows on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vitalis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48089505038555,"sku":"00031","price":9.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/Vitalis_Shrimp-Pellets_70g_358620.webp?v=1766826319","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/vitalis-freshwater-shrimp-pellets-1mm","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}