Shrimp Pro Foods: The Best Nutrition for Your Freshwater Shrimp
Shrimp Pro Foods: The Best Nutrition for Your Freshwater Shrimp
When it comes to keeping your shrimp healthy and vibrant, providing the right nutrition is key. Shrimp Pro Foods have gained popularity among aquarists for their high-quality, specially formulated diets that cater to the specific needs of freshwater shrimp, such as Cherry Shrimp, Amano Shrimp, and Crystal Red Shrimp.
Why Choose Shrimp Pro Foods?
Shrimp Pro Foods are designed by shrimp lovers and have a range of food to enhance the natural colour, health, and breeding of nano shrimp. These foods often contain a mix of proteins, vitamins, minerals, and algae, essential for shrimp to thrive. Unlike general fish food, Shrimp Pro Foods target the unique dietary requirements of shrimp, ensuring they get the nutrition they need without overfeeding.
Types of Shrimp Pro Foods
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Shrimp Pellets: Specially formulated pellets that sink to the bottom and swell breaking into smaller pieces allowing shrimp to forage naturally
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Micro Wafers: Packed with astaxathin to boost colour naturally, great for both shrimp and small bottom feeder fish.
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Nano Granulars: Daily general feed which can be scattered, great for tanks with lots of shrimp.
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Shrimp Powders: Easy-to-digest foods that provide a balanced mix of nutrients perfect for baby shrimplets and filter feeding shrimp like Bamboo shrimp
From beetroot Burst to Snowflake the range covers all types of aquarium shrimp. Shrimp Pro has a Large variety including foods that are targeted toward specific shrimp like Bamboo shrimp:
Shrimp Pro Bambino Boost
A Special Diet for Bamboo Shrimp & Shrimplets
Bamboo shrimp are filter feeders, meaning they rely on tiny food particles suspended in the water rather than scavenging the substrate. Bambino Boost is designed specifically for their unique feeding habits. It contains finely milled nutrients that bamboo shrimp can easily filter, promoting healthy growth, vibrant coloration, and active behavior. Without specialised food, bamboo shrimp can suffer from malnutrition, so providing Bambino Boost ensures they get the nutrition they need to thrive.
Baby shrimp can also benefit from this powder food as it is easy for them to feed on and provides vital nutrients to support growth.
Shrimp Pro Beetroot Burst
A nutrient-rich shrimp supplement made from beetroot sticks, high in vitamins C and A, iron, folic acid, and essential trace elements. It supports immune health and enhances shrimp colouration.
Shrimp Pro Carrot Care
Carrot-based shrimp sticks rich in carotene and antioxidants to enhance shrimp coloration and support immune health. They also provide fibre and essential minerals to aid digestion and nutrient absorption, further boosting colour vibrancy.
Shrimp Pro Colour Crunch
Colour-enhancing micro wafers designed for shrimp and even nano fish. They contain spirulina for digestion and overall health, and astaxanthin to boost colour—especially red—and support immune health and growth. Ideal for mixed-species nano tanks that have fish and shrimp.
Shrimp Pro Nano Nibbles
A premium daily food for Caridina, Neocaridina, and other shrimp species. It contains a balanced mix of plant and animal proteins, essential minerals, natural vitamins, and amino acids. Enriched with natural colour enhancers and high in betaine for healthy growth, the feed is preserved with all-natural antioxidants.
Shrimp Pro Nettle Leaf Pellets
Made from 100% pressed nettle leaf, these natural pellets are rich in vitamins (A, C, D), minerals (calcium, potassium, manganese), chlorophyll, and 5-hydroxytryptophan. They support immune health, aid digestion, and provide essential nutrients as part of a varied shrimp diet.
Shrimp Pro Dandelion Pellets
Nutrient-rich pellets made from high-quality dandelion, ideal for Caridina, Neocaridina, and other herbivorous shrimp. They support growth, enhance colour, and promote digestion and vitality. Dandelions provide vitamins A, C, K, and minerals like calcium and potassium, contributing to overall shrimp health as part of a balanced diet.
Shrimp Pro Snowflake
Going on Holiday?
Shrimp Pro Snowflake is a convenient and nutritious food option for shrimp, especially during times when you may be away or need a hassle-free feeding solution. These small, pellets are designed to slowly dissolve in the water, providing shrimp with a steady, balanced source of nutrients over time.
What makes Shrimp Pro Snowflake ideal for holidays is that it can be left in the aquarium for extended periods without worrying about overfeeding or polluting the water. The slow breakdown of the food ensures that your shrimp have continuous access to nutrients, making it a perfect choice for long weekends or when you're out of town. It’s a stress-free way to keep your shrimp well-fed and healthy, all while maintaining water quality.
How to Feed Your Shrimp
When feeding shrimp, it’s important to provide small amounts of food that they can consume quickly to prevent uneaten food from polluting the tank. A good rule of thumb is to feed them once a day or every other day depending on how many shrimp you have, ensuring that food is consumed within a few hours. Be sure to remove any excess food to keep the water clean, unless using Shrimp Pro Snowflake which can be left.
We feed all of our shrimp a Shrimp Pro Diet
Using Shrimp Pro Foods will help support your shrimp’s long-term health and vibrant colours while promoting successful breeding in your aquarium. By choosing the right foods and feeding them properly, you'll be able to create a thriving, beautiful shrimp colony.
Here is a Shrimp Pro Foods product review on the Horizon Aquatics YouTube Channel:
