{"product_id":"ocean-nutrition-brine-shrimp-flat-pack-454g","title":"Ocean Nutrition Brine Shrimp Flat Pack 454g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole frozen brine shrimp that almost any fish in the tank can eat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ocean Nutrition Brine Shrimp is a single-ingredient frozen food made from artemia enriched with Omega-3 HUFA (highly unsaturated fatty acids), supplied in a 454g flat pack that scores easily into cubes. Because the animals are small and soft-bodied, it suits fry, nano species and adult community fish in the one tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle ingredient\u003c\/strong\u003e — artemia only, so there is nothing to react to and nothing to hide behind a long additive list.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHUFA-enriched\u003c\/strong\u003e — the brine shrimp are boosted with Omega-3 fatty acids before freezing, which plain dried artemia does not carry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall, soft animals\u003c\/strong\u003e — around 1 cm each, easy for small mouths to take without breaking into fine debris.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlat pack format\u003c\/strong\u003e — freezes thin, so a corner snaps off cleanly instead of having to chip at a block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater and marine\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same pack works across both setups.\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\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrozen, flat pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e454 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnimal size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 1 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeeding rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–5 times daily, only what is eaten in 5 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtemia (brine shrimp), enriched with Omega-3 HUFA (highly unsaturated fatty acids). No colours, preservatives or fillers are added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGuaranteed analysis (as published by the manufacturer):\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eResult\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\u003e6.2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e89.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrude fibre is not published by the manufacturer for this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for most freshwater and marine tropical fish, including small community species, fry-safe tank mates and nano fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot a complete standalone diet for long-term feeding — best rotated with a flake, pellet or other frozen food rather than fed exclusively.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot suitable as a first food for very young fry still on infusoria or baby brine shrimp nauplii — the whole animals here are sized for juveniles and adults.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to thaw and feed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnap off a small cube or corner of the flat pack and thaw it in a little tank water, then pour the thawed portion (shrimp and all) into the tank. Never refreeze a thawed portion — feed it or discard it. Keep the pack in the freezer between feeds; if it starts to thaw in transit on a hot day, transfer it to your freezer as soon as it arrives and use it promptly rather than refreezing a fully thawed pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Ocean Nutrition frozen food should I feed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFood\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAnimal size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest suited to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrine Shrimp (this product)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~1 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall community fish, nano fish, most freshwater and marine species\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ocean-nutrition-chopped-cockle\"\u003eChopped Cockle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChopped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarger predatory marine and freshwater fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ocean-nutrition-chopped-krill-pacifica\"\u003eChopped Krill Pacifica\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChopped, from ~1.5–2 cm animals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall to medium marine and freshwater fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ocean-nutrition-chopped-krill-superba\"\u003eChopped Krill Superba\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChopped, from ~5 cm animals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium to large marine and freshwater fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRotating two or three of these through the week is an easy way to broaden the diet without changing anything else about how you feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not a defective-on-arrival item in the way a piece of equipment is, so there is no manufacturer warranty as such — the only guarantee that applies is the consumer guarantee under Australian Consumer Law that the food is of acceptable quality and matches its description. Keep the pack frozen until use and transfer it to your own freezer as soon as it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrozen food is pick up only from our North Lakes store, because a pack that thaws on the way cannot be refrozen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I feed this to freshwater and marine fish from the same pack?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Brine shrimp is not species-specific, and this pack is sold for both freshwater and marine tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill this feed fry?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits juvenile and adult fish rather than newly hatched fry, which need something smaller such as baby brine shrimp nauplii or infusoria first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow much should I feed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer only what the fish will finish within about 5 minutes, 2 to 5 times a day, and remove uneaten food so it does not foul the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I refreeze a thawed portion?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Once a portion has thawed, feed it or discard it; refreezing lowers food safety and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes brine shrimp cloud the water?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinsing the thawed portion in tank water before adding it, and not overfeeding, keeps clouding to a minimum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ocean Nutrition","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242213785891,"sku":"BA8430","price":32.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/ocean-nutrition-brine-shrimp-43138460844323.webp?v=1790230925","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/ocean-nutrition-brine-shrimp-flat-pack-454g","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}