Sera Shrimps Nature Food 55g

Sera Shrimps Nature Food 55g

Sera Shrimps Nature Food 55g is a complete staple food for all shrimps kept in freshwater and marine aquariums. It is made as small, sinking, water-stable granules from natural ingredients such as spirulina and willow bark, and it supplies the nutrients shrimps need for healthy growth, natural colour and safe moulting. It suits South African shrimp keepers, from first-time Neocaridina owners to dedicated Caridina breeders, who want a daily food that matches how shrimps naturally feed.

Key Benefits

• Complete staple diet: A balanced recipe designed to meet the nutritional requirements of all shrimps, so it can serve as their everyday food.
• Supports safe moulting: Each granule contains a measured amount of calcium (Ca 2.5%) to support a smooth, safe moult. Shrimps must rebuild their exoskeleton every time they shed.
• Healthy growth and natural colouration: Spirulina, Haematococcus algae, paprika, carrots and other ingredients close to nature help support strong development and the natural colours of your shrimps.
• Fertility, colour and resilience: Sera formulates the blend to support fertility, splendid colouration and natural disease resistance. It is a nutritional aid, not a treatment.
• Sinks and holds its shape: The small granules sink straight to the substrate and stay intact for a very long time. Shrimps can grab them and graze slowly without the food quickly breaking up and clouding or fouling the water.
• Softens slowly over hours: In the wild, most shrimps of the genera Caridina and Neocaridina graze on periphyton, the film of algae and micro-organisms that grows on leaves, roots and stones. This food softens gradually over several hours, so your shrimps can pick at it slowly, just as they would in nature.
• No dyes or preservatives: The granules are gently manufactured without artificial colourants or preservatives. Like all Sera aquarium foods, this product belongs to Sera's "Nature" range.
• Natural botanicals: Willow bark, alder cones, stinging nettle, alfalfa, parsley, spinach, fenugreek, fennel, garlic and anise seeds round out a recipe built on ingredients close to nature.
• Gut-friendly component: Contains mannan oligosaccharides (0.4%) as part of the balanced composition.

How to Use

• Scatter a small amount of granules into the aquarium, ideally in an open area where shrimps gather to forage.
• The granules sink to the bottom, where the shrimps will find them and begin grazing.
• Do not remove leftover granules too quickly. They keep their shape for a long time, and shrimps naturally graze their food slowly over an extended period.
• Watch how much is eaten over the following hours, and adjust the amount at the next feed so you are not consistently leaving excess behind.

Dosage

Feed sparingly once daily. Shrimps are slow, steady grazers. A light daily portion that is fully eaten over the course of several hours is better than a large one, and it helps keep your water quality stable.

Suitable For

• All shrimps in freshwater aquariums, including popular Neocaridina (such as cherry shrimp varieties) and Caridina species.
• All shrimps kept in marine aquariums.
• Dedicated shrimp tanks, nano aquariums and planted community tanks where shrimps need a food that reaches the bottom.
• Breeding colonies, where steady nutrition and calcium for moulting are especially important.

Compatibility

This food is formulated specifically for shrimps. Crayfish and crabs have different dietary needs, and Sera makes a separate crab food developed for those animals. In nature, most crayfish species (for example Astacus, Cherax and Procambarus) and many crabs, such as mangrove crabs, feed mainly on fallen leaves and other organic material, including carrion. Aquatic animals such as insect larvae, gammarus and aquatic snails also regularly form part of their diet. For that reason, Sera's crab staple food contains high-quality ingredients of both plant and animal origin. Both the shrimp and crab foods contain an appropriate amount of calcium to support a safe moulting process. Like every Sera aquarium food, both are made without dyes or preservatives.

Specifications

• Type: Complete feed and staple food for all shrimps. The product is described as small, sinking, water-stable shrimp granules.
• Water type: Freshwater and marine.
• Ingredients: Fish meal, wheat flour, wheat germ, brewers yeast, spirulina (5%), Ca-caseinate, sea algae meal, calcium carbonate, gammarus meal, stinging nettle, willow bark, alder cones (1.5%), fish oil, mannan oligosaccharides (0.4%), alfalfa, parsley, paprika, green-lipped mussel meat meal, spinach, carrots, Haematococcus algae, fenugreek seeds, fennel seeds, garlic, anise seeds.
• Analytical constituents: Crude protein 39.0%, crude fat 8.5%, crude fibre 4.5%, moisture 5.0%, crude ash 10.5%, Ca 2.5%, P 1.0%.
• Additives (vitamins and provitamins): 3a672a / Vitamin A 37,000 IU/kg; 3a671 / Vitamin D3 1,800 IU/kg; 3a700 / Vitamin E 120 mg/kg; 3a820 / Vitamin B1 35 mg/kg; 3a825i / Vitamin B2 90 mg/kg; 3a312 / stabilised Vitamin C 550 mg/kg.
• Free from: Dyes and preservatives.

What's Included

• Sera Shrimps Nature Food, 55 g (1.9 oz).

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I feed my shrimps with Sera Shrimps Nature Food?
Sera recommends feeding sparingly once a day. Shrimps graze slowly, so a small portion that disappears over several hours is the right amount.

Should I remove leftover granules from the tank?
Not too quickly. The granules keep their shape for a long time and soften over hours, and shrimps continue grazing on them well after feeding. If food is regularly left behind for much longer, simply reduce the portion.

Will it help my shrimps moult properly?
The formula contains 2.5% calcium, including calcium carbonate and Ca-caseinate, to support a safe moult. Keeping water conditions stable in your tank also plays a part.

Can I use it for cherry shrimp and Caridina species like crystal shrimp?
Yes. It is a staple food for all shrimps, and it is designed around the natural grazing habits of the Caridina and Neocaridina genera.

Is it suitable for crayfish or crabs?
It is formulated for shrimps. Crayfish and crabs eat more animal-based material in nature, such as insect larvae, gammarus and snails, which is why Sera offers a dedicated crab food for them.

Does it contain artificial colours or preservatives?
No. It is part of Sera's "Nature" range, and its colour-supporting ingredients come from natural sources such as spirulina, Haematococcus algae, paprika and carrots.

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• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
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