{"product_id":"ocean-nutrition-frozen-mysis-with-spirulina-and-garlic","title":"Ocean Nutrition frozen mysis with spirulina and garlic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole frozen mysis shrimp, enriched with spirulina and garlic.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ocean Nutrition flash-freezes whole mysis shrimp shortly after harvest, then adds spirulina for natural colour support and garlic to help immune function and parasite resistance. It suits most freshwater and marine aquarium fish that take a meaty frozen food, from tetras and gouramis through to marine fish and corals taking the fine particles released as it thaws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole mysis shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e — flash-frozen soon after harvest, so the shrimp arrive largely intact rather than as a paste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpirulina added\u003c\/strong\u003e — a natural pigment source that supports colour development in fish over repeated feeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarlic added\u003c\/strong\u003e — included to support immune function and resistance to parasites, and commonly used to encourage reluctant feeders to strike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlash-frozen\u003c\/strong\u003e — limits nutrient leaching into the water compared with slow home-freezing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 g blister pack\u003c\/strong\u003e — pre-portioned for easy dosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReproduced verbatim from the manufacturer: \u003cstrong\u003eMysis, spirulina, garlic.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOcean Nutrition does not publish a guaranteed analysis (crude protein, fat, fibre, moisture, ash) for this spirulina-and-garlic formulation specifically. The figures published for plain frozen mysis without these additions don't apply once spirulina and garlic are added, so we haven't carried them over. The current pack label is the authoritative source if you need exact figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrozen, whole mysis shrimp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAdded ingredients\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpirulina, garlic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 g blister\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of manufacture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelgium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStorage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep frozen at -18°C or below until use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e freshwater and marine aquarium fish that accept a meaty frozen food, including tetras, gouramis, cichlids, marine fish, and many corals and filter feeders that take the fine particles released as the food thaws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e fish too small to manage whole mysis — check nano species and fry against the thawed liquid and fine particles rather than feeding whole pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThawing and feeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I thaw it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThaw a portion in a small amount of tank or aquarium water rather than at room temperature, then feed the thawed food and liquid together. Never refreeze thawed food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow often should I feed it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed two to five times a day, offering only what your fish will fully consume within five minutes. Remove uneaten food promptly to protect water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage and cold chain\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a frozen product. Transfer it to your freezer as soon as it arrives and keep it at -18°C or below. Because the cold chain matters for frozen foods, get in touch with us before ordering if you need certainty on delivery timing — local pickup is the most reliable way to keep frozen items properly cold in transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRotate this with our other Ocean Nutrition frozen lines — red plankton, squid and rotifers — for dietary variety, and pair with a feeding tongs or turkey baster for controlled, mess-free dosing into the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a perishable frozen food, this product isn't covered by a manufacturer warranty the way equipment is; your rights under Australian Consumer Law still apply if a pack arrives damaged, spoiled or not as described. See the storage and cold chain note above for delivery handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I feed mysis to a nano tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole mysis shrimp are sized for adult community and marine fish; for a nano tank, thaw a portion and offer the fine particles and liquid rather than whole pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes spirulina replace a vegetable-based flake in the diet?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — spirulina here is included as a colour-supporting ingredient within a meaty food, not as a substitute for a dedicated herbivore diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy is garlic added to fish food?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarlic-enriched foods are commonly used to support immune function and encourage feeding in reluctant fish, though it isn't a treatment for disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I refreeze leftover thawed food?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — refreezing thawed food increases the risk of spoilage and nutrient loss. 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