{"product_id":"frozen-white-shrimps-100g","title":"Frozen White Shrimps 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole shrimp give larger fish a meaty, high-protein natural meal.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ocean Nutrition Frozen White Shrimps are whole Penaeid (marine) shrimp, 2-3 cm in size, blast-frozen and packed as a single-ingredient food. They suit bigger marine and freshwater predatory fish that naturally hunt and take whole prey items, and the shape and texture encourage normal feeding behaviour rather than just filling a fish up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle ingredient\u003c\/strong\u003e – whole white shrimp only, nothing else added.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh protein\u003c\/strong\u003e – 16% crude protein supports growth and condition in larger fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole prey format\u003c\/strong\u003e – 2-3 cm shrimp encourage natural hunting and feeding behaviour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlister pack\u003c\/strong\u003e – individual monotray portions make dosing and thawing easier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarine and freshwater use\u003c\/strong\u003e – suits a wide range of larger predatory species in either water type.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with feeding tools\u003c\/strong\u003e – can be offered on a feeding prong for target-feeding fish that are wary of loose food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 g blister (monotray)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrozen, whole shrimp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIngredient basis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle ingredient – whole Penaeid (white) shrimp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnimal size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 2-3 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTarget species\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarger marine and freshwater predatory fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep frozen at -18°C or below; do not refreeze once thawed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for \/ not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for larger marine and freshwater fish that take meaty, whole prey items in the wild, including many predatory community and specimen fish. The whole-shrimp format is sized for fish with a reasonable mouth size and is not intended as a first food for fry or very small species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suitable as a sole diet for herbivorous fish, filter feeders, or corals, which need a different feeding approach. Because this is a whole-prey meaty food, use judgement in mixed reef or community tanks – it is not designed for tankmates that cannot physically take a 2-3 cm shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs declared by the manufacturer:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite shrimps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGuaranteed analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConstituent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLevel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude protein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.6%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.4%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e79.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCrude fibre is not published by the manufacturer for this product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding rate and frequency\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed larger predatory fish 2 to 5 times a day, offering only what the fish will eat within about 5 minutes. Adjust frequency and portion to the size and appetite of the fish, and remove any uneaten food promptly to keep water quality stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to thaw and rinse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThaw the portion you need in a small amount of tank or dechlorinated water rather than at room temperature or under hot water. Once thawed, drain and rinse the shrimp gently to reduce the amount of liquid and fine particulate matter going into the tank, then feed straight away. Only thaw what will be used in that feed – do not thaw a whole blister pack if you only need a portion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage and cold-chain note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is a frozen food and is stored frozen at this store. Keep it in the freezer at home and do not refreeze it once it has thawed. If you are having it delivered, be aware that frozen food needs to go straight into your own freezer on arrival; we do not make any specific delivery-time promise for this item, so plan to be available to receive it or ask us about pickup if that suits your situation better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is covered by the consumer guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law, including that it is of acceptable quality and fit for the purpose for which frozen fish food is normally supplied. If there is a problem with the product on arrival, contact us and we will sort out a remedy in line with your ACL rights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to rinse the shrimp before feeding?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, a quick rinse after thawing is good practice. It reduces the amount of thaw liquid and fine debris entering the tank, which helps keep water quality steady.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I refreeze this product once it has thawed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Once thawed, use it straight away and do not put it back in the freezer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat fish is this suitable for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is intended for larger marine and freshwater predatory fish that naturally take whole meaty prey. It is not intended for small fish, fry, herbivores or filter feeders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow often should I feed it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo to five times a day is the general guide, feeding only what your fish will finish in about five minutes at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this a treatment or medicated food?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a plain, single-ingredient frozen food – whole white shrimp – with no additives, treatments or medications included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use this in a reef tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be used for larger predatory fish kept in a reef system, but think about any invertebrates and smaller fish sharing the tank, since a 2-3 cm whole shrimp is not appropriate food for them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ocean Nutrition","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293354705187,"sku":"ON1500035","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/WHITE_SHRIMP_4f6529c2ea882_ecf24247-919f-4148-a24f-2d2b2f0a1cef.jpg?v=1786055775","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/frozen-white-shrimps-100g","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}