{"product_id":"zoomed-jumbo-red-shrimp-sun-dried","title":"ZooMed Jumbo Red Shrimp (Sun Dried)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZoo Med Jumbo Red Shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e are whole sun dried red shrimp (\u003cem\u003eSolenocera melantho\u003c\/em\u003e), a protein rich treat for aquatic turtles, large freshwater and saltwater fish, and aquatic invertebrates. At 59% protein with nothing else added, a few shrimp turn an ordinary feeding into the highlight of the day, and keepers often notice better weight and vigor within days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the everyday diet anchored with a staple like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zoomed-reptisticks-floating-aquatic-turtle-food\"\u003eZoo Med ReptiSticks\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zoomed-gourmet-aquatic-turtle-food\"\u003eZoo Med Gourmet Aquatic Turtle Food\u003c\/a\u003e, and use these as the reward.\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;\"\u003eWhy Sun Dried Shrimp\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole shrimp are about as close to natural prey as a jarred food gets. Turtles get the excitement of tearing into real prey, big fish like oscars and large cichlids hit them hard, and the shells provide natural roughage. Sun drying preserves the shrimp without artificial preservatives.\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;\"\u003eHow to Feed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffer as a high protein treat 3 to 4 times per week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed roughly 6 to 12 shrimp per animal, adjusted for size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove uneaten shrimp after about 5 minutes to protect water quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreak shrimp into pieces for smaller mouths.\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;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;background:#F5F5F5;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eContents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e100% sun dried red shrimp (\u003cem\u003eSolenocera melantho\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;background:#F5F5F5;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eAnalysis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e59% crude protein, 8.5% crude fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;background:#F5F5F5;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eLarge aquatic turtles, large freshwater and marine fish, and aquatic invertebrates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;background:#F5F5F5;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eSizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e0.5 oz and 2.5 oz jars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;background:#F5F5F5;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eZoo Med\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\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zoomed-reptisticks-floating-aquatic-turtle-food\"\u003eZoo Med ReptiSticks\u003c\/a\u003e, the everyday floating staple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zoomed-gourmet-reptisticks\"\u003eZoo Med Gourmet ReptiSticks\u003c\/a\u003e, sticks with shrimp and cranberry mix-ins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zoomed-gourmet-aquatic-turtle-food\"\u003eZoo Med Gourmet Aquatic Turtle Food\u003c\/a\u003e, a pellet medley for growing turtles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore foods in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003enutrition collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan fish eat these too?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Oscars, large cichlids, big catfish, and many marine fish love whole shrimp. Break them up for smaller mouths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a complete diet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, treat it as a supplement. Rotate it with a staple pellet or stick food so nutrition stays balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo they float or sink?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey float at first and soften as they absorb water. Give them a quick soak if you are feeding bottom dwellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich jar should I get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 0.5 oz jar is a good trial size. The 2.5 oz jar makes more sense once shrimp are part of the weekly routine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZooMed","offers":[{"title":"0.5 oz","offer_id":48868518920411,"sku":"ZM-160","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5 oz","offer_id":48868518953179,"sku":"ZM-161","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_c861c744-958f-4c11-8464-78fbdd0abc8d.jpg?v=1781262160","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zoomed-jumbo-red-shrimp-sun-dried","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}