Frozen Daphnia
A critical link in the aquatic food chain.
Brine Shrimp Direct has secured a reliable source of a nutritious natural food- Daphnia pulicaria, Wild-harvested in the Pacific Northwest. Available in both frozen and as low-temperature-dried-daphnia (LTDD).
Daphnia (Daphnia pulicaria), a small crustacian also known as a water flea, is organic and naturally enriched with a blue-green algae (Aphanizomenon flos-aquae), making it an excellent source of HUFA's, including Arachidonic acid, Alpha-Linolenic acid and Linoleic acid.
**FROZEN DAPHNIA
Brine Shrimp Direct's Frozen Daphnia is harvested, chilled and frozen on-board, enabling Greater retention of nutrients and also Flavourants, which stimulate feeding response in many fish.
Daphnia pulicaria
From The Pacific Northwest!
Organic, Wild-Harvested
No Antibiotics
No Additives
A Diet Rich In Aphanizomenon
flos-aquae, a blue-green algae to produce brighter colors in your fish.
Higher In HUFA content than Artemia
(Highly Unsaturated Fatty Acids)
Used In Commercial Aquaculture
Size: 500 to 1750 microns in size - slightly larger than newly hatched artemia
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