{"product_id":"stoffels-frozen-sand-shrimps-crangon-crangon-100g-bag","title":"Stoffels Frozen Sand Shrimps (Crangon crangon) – 100g Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eStoffels Frozen Sand Shrimps (\u003ci\u003eCrangon crangon\u003c\/i\u003e) in a convenient 100g bag provide an ultra-nutritious, high-protein natural diet specially curated to satisfy carnivorous and large community freshwater and marine fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort Description \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStoffels Frozen Sand Shrimps (100g) are premium, flash-frozen whole sand shrimps designed to replicate the natural feeding habits of predatory aquarium species. Carefully harvested and processed to lock in essential vitamins, amino acids, and natural pigments, these whole crustaceans promote vibrant coloration and vigorous health. Ideal for medium-to-large cichlids, marine predators, and larger freshwater scavengers, this 100g flat-pack offers easy portioning for hobbyists looking to add variety to their tank inhabitants' diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Product Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eCrangon crangon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium Frozen Fish Food \/ Whole Sand Shrimps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100g Bag (Easy-portion blister\/flat pack)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTarget Species\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge freshwater cichlids, marine fish, puffers, and large bottom-dwellers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNutritional Value\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh crude protein, natural astaxanthin for color enhancement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSafety Standard\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePathogen-free processing through flash-freezing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage Requirement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep frozen at -18°C or lower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Beginner Feeding Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Understanding Nutritional Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor beginner aquarists, adding frozen foods like \u003ci\u003eCrangon crangon\u003c\/i\u003e is a great way to mimic a natural, predatory diet that standard dry flakes or pellets cannot fully match. The whole sand shrimps provide essential roughage, high-grade marine proteins, and natural chitin, which supports healthy digestion and boosts natural coloration in carnivorous or omnivorous fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_88cdfc006cc4fee3-87\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Proper Preparation \u0026amp; Feeding Instructions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_88cdfc006cc4fee3-87\"\u003eNever drop frozen food blocks directly into your aquarium. Thaw the desired portion of sand shrimps in a separate cup or container using a small amount of aquarium water. Once fully thawed, strain or pour the contents gently into the tank near areas of moderate water flow so that the food disperses evenly. \u003cspan class=\"citation-244 citation-end-244\"\u003eThis prevents dominant fish from monopolizing the meal and gives slower or shyer tankmates an opportunity to feed.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_88cdfc006cc4fee3-88\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Feeding Frequency \u0026amp; Water Quality Management\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_88cdfc006cc4fee3-88\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-243 citation-end-243\"\u003eBecause frozen foods are rich in protein and nutrients, excess unconsumed food can rapidly decay and increase phosphate and nitrate levels, potentially causing algae blooms.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-242 citation-end-242\"\u003eFor most community setups, offer these sand shrimps as an occasional supplemental treat or conditioning food 2 to 3 times per week, ensuring you remove any large leftover pieces after a few minutes.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stoffels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57050299564372,"sku":"ST031959","price":2.31,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/5828\/7444\/files\/StoffelsSandshrimpsFrozen_100g.jpg?v=1788697963","url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalmarineaquatic.com\/products\/stoffels-frozen-sand-shrimps-crangon-crangon-100g-bag","provider":"Tropical Marine Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}