Ocean Nutrition frozen whole mussel
Pack size
100 g blister
Water type
Freshwater + Marine
Protein / fat
15.3% / 2.8%
Delivery
Frozen, pick up in store only
Cost per gram
$0.13
Food form
Frozen, blister pack
Pellet size
Animal size 2 to 3 cm
Suits
Predatory marine fish
Feeding guide
2 to 5 times daily
Ocean Nutrition frozen whole mussel
Whole frozen mussels for larger carnivorous marine fish. Ocean Nutrition Whole Mussels is a single-ingredient frozen food – whole shellfish around 2–3 cm across, best offered on a feeding prong for fish that hunt their food rather than graze it. Supplied frozen in a 100g blister pack.
Key features
- Single ingredient – whole mussels, nothing else added.
- Whole shellfish, ~2–3 cm – sized for fish that take a real bite.
- Works on a feeding prong – holds together on a skewer or feeding stick for predatory and target-fed species.
- Higher protein than cockle – a useful rotation food alongside Ocean Nutrition Whole Cockle.
Specifications
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Form | Frozen blister pack, whole |
| Pack weight | 100 g |
| Piece size | Approx. 2–3 cm |
| Feeding rate | 2–5 times daily, only what is eaten in 5 minutes |
Ingredients
Mussels (whole).
Guaranteed analysis (as published by the manufacturer):
| Component | Result |
|---|---|
| Protein | 15.3% |
| Fat | 2.8% |
| Ash | 2.1% |
| Moisture | 79.5% |
Crude fibre is not published by the manufacturer for this product.
Suitable for, and not suitable for
- Suitable for larger carnivorous and predatory marine fish able to take a whole 2–3 cm piece of shellfish, especially target-fed on a prong.
- Not suitable for small-mouthed or nano fish – the whole pieces are too large; a chopped frozen food is a better fit for those tanks.
How to thaw and feed
Thaw a portion in a little tank water and feed, or thread a piece onto a feeding prong or skewer for target feeding. Ocean Nutrition's own guidance is that thawed frozen food can only be safely refrozen if it still contains ice crystals, or is cold to the touch and has been kept below 7°C for under two hours – once it has thawed fully and warmed past that, feed it or discard it, never refreeze it. Keep the pack frozen between feeds, and move it to your own freezer as soon as it arrives if it starts to soften in transit.
Warranty and delivery
There's no manufacturer warranty on a food item as such – the applicable guarantee is the consumer guarantee under Australian Consumer Law that the food is of acceptable quality and matches its description. Keep it frozen until use.
Frozen food is pick up only from our North Lakes store, because a pack that thaws on the way cannot be refrozen.
Common questions
What fish is this suited to?
Larger carnivorous and predatory marine fish that can take a whole 2–3 cm piece – lionfish, larger wrasses, puffers, groupers and similar species are typical.
How is this different to Ocean Nutrition Whole Cockle?
Mussel runs higher in protein and fat than cockle (15.3% protein versus 10.4%), so many keepers rotate the two for variety rather than feeding one exclusively.
Can I feed this on a feeding stick?
Yes – whole mussels hold together well on a feeding prong or skewer, which is useful for target feeding shy or slow feeders.
Can I refreeze a thawed portion?
Only if it still has ice crystals or has stayed below 7°C for under two hours. Once fully thawed and past that, feed it or throw it out.
