Ocean Nutrition Chopped Krill Superba
Pack size
100 g blister
Water type
Freshwater + Marine
Delivery
Frozen - keep frozen in transit and on arrival
Colour & specimen: This fish's colouration may look different in your own tank depending on your lighting, diet, stress levels and water conditions, and can vary between individual fish of the same species. You will not receive this exact fish pictured; the one you receive will be a similar size, colour and condition.
WA & TAS orders: state biosecurity regulations restrict which live animals can be sent to Western Australia and Tasmania — please check what we can send to you before ordering. See delivery info
Ocean Nutrition Chopped Krill Superba
Antarctic krill chopped down for medium to large fish that outgrow smaller frozen foods. Ocean Nutrition Frozen Chopped Krill Superba is a single-ingredient frozen food made from Euphausia superba, the larger Antarctic krill species, supplied as a 100g blister of chopped pieces sized between the whole animal and something like brine shrimp.
Key features
- Single ingredient — krill superba only.
- Larger krill species — Antarctic krill run around 5 cm before chopping, noticeably bigger than Pacific krill pacifica.
- Chopped format — sized down from the whole animal so medium as well as large fish can take it.
- Natural carotenoids — krill carries natural astaxanthin, the pigment associated with colour enhancement in many fish.
- Marine and freshwater — suits larger fish in either water type.
Specifications
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Form | Frozen, blister pack |
| Pack weight | 100 g |
| Species | Euphausia superba (krill superba) |
| Animal size | Approx. 5 cm before chopping |
| Water type | Freshwater and marine |
| Feeding rate | 2–5 times daily, only what is eaten in 5 minutes |
Ingredients
Krill superba (Euphausia superba). No colours, preservatives or fillers are added.
Guaranteed analysis (as published by the manufacturer):
| Component | Result |
|---|---|
| Crude protein | 12.7% |
| Crude fat | 4.8% |
| Ash | 3.1% |
| Moisture | 79.0% |
Crude fibre is not published by the manufacturer for this product.
Suitable for, and not suitable for
- Suitable for medium to large marine and freshwater fish, per the manufacturer.
- Not a complete standalone diet — best rotated with a staple flake, pellet or other frozen food.
- Not the best choice for small-mouthed or nano fish, which will struggle with the piece size even chopped — Brine Shrimp or Krill Pacifica suit them better.
How to thaw and feed
Break off a portion from the blister and thaw it in a little tank water before feeding. Never refreeze a thawed portion — feed it or discard it. Keep the remaining pack frozen, and if it arrives partly thawed on a warm day, move it to your freezer immediately and use it promptly rather than refreezing.
Which Ocean Nutrition frozen food should I feed?
| Food | Animal size | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|
| Chopped Krill Superba (this product) | Chopped, from ~5 cm animals | Medium to large marine and freshwater fish |
| Brine Shrimp | ~1 cm | Small community fish, nano fish, most freshwater and marine species |
| Chopped Cockle | Chopped | Larger predatory marine and freshwater fish |
| Chopped Krill Pacifica | Chopped, from ~1.5–2 cm animals | Small to medium marine and freshwater fish |
If a fish is still struggling with Superba pieces, step down to Krill Pacifica or Brine Shrimp rather than persisting.
Warranty and delivery
As a frozen product this pack ships and must be stored frozen. There is no manufacturer warranty on a consumable food item; the consumer guarantee under Australian Consumer Law — that the product is of acceptable quality and matches its description — applies as it would to any packaged food. Transfer the pack to your own freezer as soon as it arrives.
Common questions
What's the difference between Krill Superba and Krill Pacifica?
Superba is the larger Antarctic species, around 5 cm before chopping; Pacifica is the smaller Pacific species, around 1.5–2.0 cm before chopping. Pick Superba once fish are large enough to handle the bigger pieces.
Will krill enhance my fish's colour?
Krill naturally contains astaxanthin, a carotenoid pigment often associated with colour in fish that eat it, though results vary by species.
How often should I feed it?
2 to 5 times a day, offering only what will be eaten within about 5 minutes.
Is chopped Superba easier to feed than whole?
Yes — chopping brings the piece size down so medium as well as large fish can manage it, where a whole 5 cm krill might only suit the largest tank mates.
Can I refreeze a thawed portion?
No — once thawed, feed it or discard it.
