Aquarium Co-Op Freeze Dried Brine Shrimp Cubes

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Delicious treat for fish Similar taste and texture as live brine shrimp Source of natural protein Aquarium Co-Op Freeze Dried Brine Shrimp is a great treat for almost any community fish. The brine shrimp are gut-loaded with healthy nutrients and freeze-dried into an easy-to-feed cube. When placed in water, the cubes rapidly hydrate and separate out. Fish find them irresistible to eat because they are as close to live baby brine as you can get in a dry food. We love freeze-dried foods as a convenient food to feed because they don't need to be frozen and can sit right near the tank for a quick treat. Contains 0.7 oz (19g) Ingredients: Brine shrimp, vitamin E supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphoshate (stabilized vitamin C), thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin (vitamin B2), pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement. Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein: Min. 47.0% Crude Fat: Min. 5.5% Crude Fiber: Max. 1% Moisture: Max. 6.0% Phosphorus: Min. 0.1% Ascorbic Acid: Min. 60 mg/kg Riboflavin Min. 20 mg/kg Vitamin B12: Min. 2,000 µg/kg

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Q: What are the key ingredients in Aquarium Co-Op freeze-dried brine shrimp?

A: Aquarium Co-Op freeze-dried brine shrimp cubes are made from whole brine shrimp with added vitamins including vitamin E, stabilized vitamin C, thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), pyridoxine, and vitamin B12 supplement. This natural formulation provides gut-loaded nutrition without artificial additives.

Q: How do you use freeze-dried brine shrimp cubes in your fish tank?

A: Simply place the cubes directly into your aquarium water where they rapidly hydrate. The cubes float on the water surface initially, then break apart as they absorb water. Fish consume the separated pieces quickly since they closely mimic live baby brine shrimp in texture and taste.

Q: Are freeze-dried brine shrimp cubes good for bettas?

A: Yes, freeze-dried brine shrimp cubes are an excellent treat for bettas and other community fish. Their natural texture mimics live brine shrimp, making them irresistible to fish. They provide essential protein (47% minimum) and promote healthy growth and breeding in bettas and similar species.

Q: What's the protein content in freeze-dried brine shrimp cubes?

A: Aquarium Co-Op freeze-dried brine shrimp cubes contain a minimum crude protein level of 47%, making them a rich protein source for fish. They also provide 5.5% minimum crude fat for energy, less than 1% crude fiber, and essential vitamins including 2,000 µg/kg of vitamin B12.

Q: How much freeze-dried brine shrimp do you get per package?

A: Each package contains 0.7 ounces (19 grams) of freeze-dried brine shrimp cubes. This convenient size is sufficient for regular feeding as a treat near the fish tank, offering a quick and easy way to supplement your fish's diet without requiring refrigeration.

Q: Do freeze-dried brine shrimp cubes need to be kept frozen?

A: No, freeze-dried brine shrimp cubes don't require freezing or refrigeration. They can be stored at room temperature and kept right next to your fish tank for convenient, quick feeding. This is one major advantage over live or frozen brine shrimp alternatives.

Q: What makes freeze-dried brine shrimp better than live brine shrimp?

A: Freeze-dried brine shrimp offer similar taste and texture as live versions but with superior convenience—no freezing or live culture maintenance needed. The cubes rapidly hydrate and separate when placed in water, providing fish with the closest dry-food equivalent to live baby brine shrimp.

Q: How do freeze-dried brine shrimp cubes help with fish breeding?

A: The whole-food formula of Aquarium Co-Op's freeze-dried brine shrimp cubes promotes fish breeding and growth. The natural nutrition and high protein content (47% minimum) support the nutritional demands of breeding fish, making these cubes an ideal supplement for species you want to breed.

Q: What's the price of Aquarium Co-Op freeze-dried brine shrimp cubes?

A: Aquarium Co-Op freeze-dried brine shrimp cubes are priced at $7.99 USD per package. Each package contains 0.7 ounces (19 grams), positioning this as a budget-friendly treatment option for regular fish feeding compared to live or premium frozen alternatives.

Q: Is this a whole food for fish or processed food?

A: These are a whole-food option—made from complete brine shrimp with only added vitamins for nutritional enhancement. Unlike heavily processed fish foods, this product maintains the natural structure and digestibility of whole brine shrimp, making them easily digestible and highly nutritious.