Frozen Whole Krill Superba 100g
Pack size
100 g
Water type
Marine + Freshwater
Protein / fat
12.7% / 4.8%
Delivery
Frozen, pick up in store only
Cost per gram
$0.18
Food form
Frozen blister pack
Pellet size
Animal size 5 cm
Suits
Medium to large fish
Feeding guide
2 to 5x daily, eaten in 5 min
Frozen Whole Krill Superba 100g
A whole-prey treat that gets big predators feeding naturally. Frozen Whole Krill Superba is 100 g of whole Antarctic krill (Krill superba), frozen with nothing else added. The whole-body shape and shell trigger a natural hunting response in larger marine and freshwater fish, and the shell itself adds roughage that finer prepared foods don't provide.
Key features
- Single ingredient – whole Antarctic krill, nothing else in the pack.
- Whole-body form – the shell and full shape trigger a stronger feeding response than chopped or minced foods.
- Natural carotenoids – krill's own pigments can help maintain colour in fish that eat it regularly.
- Frozen, not dried – no preservatives needed to keep it shelf-stable.
Specifications
| Form | Frozen, whole krill |
|---|---|
| Pack size | 100 g |
| Ingredients | Krill superba – 100% |
| Suitable for | Larger marine and freshwater fish, predatory species, invertebrates |
Ingredients and guaranteed analysis
Ocean Nutrition lists a single ingredient for this product: Krill superba. No fillers, binders or preservatives are added.
| Guaranteed analysis | Value |
|---|---|
| Crude protein | 12.7% min |
| Crude fat | 4.8% min |
| Ash | 3.1% max |
| Moisture | 79.0% max |
Thawing and storage
Keep the pack in the freezer until you're ready to feed. Break off or cut a portion sized for one feed, thaw it in a little tank or aquarium water, then feed straight away. Never refreeze a thawed portion – thaw only what you'll use in that feeding.
Feeding rate and frequency
Feed two to five times a day, offering only what your fish will finish within about five minutes. Remove any uneaten krill so it doesn't foul the water.
Suitable for, and not suitable for
Suits larger marine and freshwater fish, predatory species and invertebrates that can take whole krill. Not sized for small fish, fry or fish with small mouths – a finer frozen food such as brine shrimp is a better fit for those.
Goes well with
Pairs with Ocean Nutrition's frozen Artemia Brine Shrimp for tanks with a mix of large and small fish, and with a feeding clip or tongs for controlled portioning.
Warranty, support and delivery
Store any unused frozen portion in your own freezer and use within a reasonable time for best quality. Handle with care during hot weather while it's out of the freezer.
Frozen food is pick up only from our North Lakes store, because a pack that thaws on the way cannot be refrozen.
Common questions
Can I feed whole krill to small fish?
Not really – whole krill is sized for larger fish and predators. Small fish and fry do better with a finer frozen food such as brine shrimp.
Do I need to rinse the krill before feeding?
Thawing it in a little tank water as described above rinses away excess liquid before it goes into the tank, which helps keep the water cleaner.
Can I refreeze krill I've already thawed?
No. Once thawed, feed it – refreezing isn't recommended.
Will this feed marine and freshwater fish?
Yes, whole krill suits both marine and freshwater predatory fish and invertebrates large enough to take it.
