Description
Xtreme Shrimpee Sticks for Shrimp
Healthy shrimp tanks aren’t just about “keeping them alive”—they’re about creating the kind of mature, stable micro-ecosystem where shrimp feel secure enough to graze all day, molt cleanly, breed steadily, and hold their best coloration. In a well-planted aquarium, shrimp spend most of their time picking at biofilm on leaves, wood, rocks, and botanicals while sifting through fine gravel or sand for tiny edible particles. Xtreme Shrimpee Sticks are designed to fit that natural behavior, giving shrimp a purpose-built diet that supports growth and overall condition without turning your tank into a messy feeding zone.
Shrimpee Sticks Overview
Many freshwater shrimp—especially popular varieties like Neocaridina (including “cherry shrimp” and other color morphs)—will happily nibble on fish food, but shrimp thrive when their diet is formulated around what they actually do and need: constant grazing, mineral support, and a steady, digestible nutritional profile. Shrimpee Sticks are made to sink and stay accessible so shrimp can feed at their own pace, rather than rushing a short feeding window like fish do.
They’re especially useful for:
- Shrimp-only and community fish tanks where you want consistent growth and stable feeding without over-polluting
- Heavily planted aquariums where shrimp graze between leaves and hardscape all day
- Nano setups where you need controlled feeding and minimal waste buildup
- Breeding colonies where steady nutrition supports healthier molts and better reproduction
Used as a staple food, Shrimpee Sticks help you keep feeding simple and consistent—while still aligning with natural grazing behavior that shrimp rely on to stay active and confident.
Why Shrimp-Specific Food Makes a Difference
Shrimp are small, but they’re not “low maintenance” when it comes to nutrition. In addition to protein and energy, they benefit from balanced vitamins and mineral support—especially in stocked colonies where competition is higher and molts happen constantly. A shrimp-focused formula helps support steady development and resilience over time, which you’ll often notice as more active grazing, stronger colony growth, and a more “settled” tank dynamic where shrimp are out in the open instead of hiding.
Key Features
Shrimp don’t feed like fish—they graze, pick, and forage throughout the day—so the best shrimp foods are built around that slow, steady feeding style. Shrimpee Sticks are designed to sink, stay accessible, and deliver balanced nutrition in a format that supports clean feeding and long-term colony success.
- Shrimp-specific sinking sticks designed for grazing behavior
- Balanced vitamins and minerals to support overall condition and steady growth
- Great for planted tanks, nano tanks, and breeding colonies
- Helps keep feeding clean and controlled—important in smaller systems
- Formulated to perform well even in very low water-exchange / super-intensive setups
With the right portions and a consistent routine, Shrimpee Sticks make it easy to feed shrimp in a way that supports long-term colony health without creating excess waste.
Feeding Instructions
Offer a small amount once daily (or every other day for lighter-stocked tanks) and adjust based on how quickly the shrimp consume it. Shrimp prefer to graze, so it’s normal for feeding to take longer than with fish—aim for a portion they can work through within a few hours rather than minutes. Avoid overfeeding, remove excess if it’s left behind, and store in a cool, dry place.
Shrimpee Sticks are formulated to work well in very low water-exchange systems that rely on dense microbial life (often described as biofloc technology). In simple terms, beneficial bacteria can help convert nitrogenous waste into biomass that shrimp may then consume—creating a more self-supporting nutrient loop when the system is mature and well-managed.
Nutritional Composition, Vitamins & Trace Elements
- Grain Products
- Animal Protein Products of Marine Origins
- Plant Protein Products
- Processed Grain By-Products
- Soy Lecithin
- Limestone Ground
- Fish Oil
- Dicalcium Phosphate
- Calcium Propionate
- Manganese Proteinate
- Zinc Proteinate
- Copper Proteinate
- Calcium Iodate
- Iron Proteinate
- Cobalt Proteinate
- Calcium Carbonate
- Sodium Selenite
- dl-Methionine
- Vitamin A Acetate
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
- dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E Supplement)
- Vitamin B-12 Supplement
- Riboflavin-5 Phosphate
- Niacin d-Calcium Pantothenate
- Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K Activity)
- Folic Acid, Thiamine Mononitrate
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
- Biotin
- L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C)
- Zinc Oxide
- Ethoxyquin
- Crude Protein (Min.) 35.0%
- Crude Fat (Min.) 4.0%
- Crude Fiber (Max.) 5.0%
- Moisture (Max.) 12.0%
- Phosphorus (Min.) 1.0%
- Ash (Max.) 12%
Why Buy Shrimp Food from Modern Aquarium
At Modern Aquarium, we focus on the details that matter for foods like Xtreme Shrimpee Sticks—fresh, properly stored inventory, careful packing, and fast shipping so your sticks arrive in great condition and stay that way. We’ve also been designated by Google as a Top Quality Store and have thousands of verified customer reviews on Google, so you can shop with confidence. And if you want help choosing the right “first foods,” setting up a co-feeding plan, or timing the step-up to the next pellet size, reach out via site chat or give us a call—we’re happy to help.
