{"product_id":"xtreme-shrimpee-sinking-sticks-shrimp-food","title":"Xtreme Shrimpee Sinking Sticks","description":"\u003cp\u003eFeed your shrimp, snails, and bottom dwellers a complete daily diet with \u003cstrong\u003eXtreme Shrimpee Sinking Sticks\u003c\/strong\u003e. These 2.4mm sticks sink fast and hold their shape without clouding the water, delivering krill-rich protein and natural color enhancers right where bottom feeders forage. Farm-grown and made in the USA. Browse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003efish food\u003c\/a\u003e at Squeaky's Aquatics.\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 #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eBuilt for Shrimp and Bottom Feeders\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShrimpee is formulated as a complete diet for freshwater shrimp, including cherry, Amano, ghost, neocaridina, and caridina species. Corydoras, otocinclus, loaches, small catfish, snails, and other nano-tank residents take to it just as readily. Krill and astaxanthin bring out rich reds and natural color.\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 #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSinks Fast, Stays Clean\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dense sticks drop straight to the substrate and stay firm long enough for slow grazers to find them, so you get less waste and clearer water than with crumbly wafers. A great pick for planted and nano aquariums where bottom feeders need a food of their own.\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 #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrop one or two sticks per feeding, offering only what your livestock will finish within a few hours. Remove anything left overnight to protect water quality. Offered in 2.4 oz (68 g) and 6 oz (170 g); choose your size at the top of the page.\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 #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0 4px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;text-align:left;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eXtreme Aquatic Foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;text-align:left;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSinking stick (2.4 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;text-align:left;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater shrimp, snails, corydoras, otos, loaches, small catfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;text-align:left;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eColor enhancing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes (krill, astaxanthin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;text-align:left;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eSizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e2.4 oz \/ 6 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;text-align:left;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eMade in\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\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 #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotate with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/xtreme-community-peewee-slow-sinking-pellet\"\u003eXtreme Community PeeWee Slow-Sinking Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e for your mid-water fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStocking a shrimp tank? Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-invertebrates\"\u003efreshwater invertebrates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003efish food\u003c\/a\u003e and gear for your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater aquarium\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 #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Shrimpee only for shrimp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is a complete shrimp diet, but corydoras, otocinclus, loaches, snails, and small catfish all feed on it eagerly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it cloud or foul my water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sticks sink fast and stay firm, so there is less waste than with crumbly wafers. Just feed only what your livestock finish in a few hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe for nano and planted tanks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The dedicated bottom-feeder sticks are ideal for nano and planted setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I have this shipped?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. This dry food ships, or you can choose in-store pickup at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xtreme","offers":[{"title":"2.4 oz (68g)","offer_id":48904858206427,"sku":"2321","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 oz (170g)","offer_id":48904863088859,"sku":"2230","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_f6a189bd-d285-43b9-99f6-3c7945156fcf.png?v=1782307102","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/xtreme-shrimpee-sinking-sticks-shrimp-food","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}