HikariBio-Pure Freeze Dried Spirulina Brine Shrimp Cubes for Pets, 1.76-Ounce

My fish, (mostly tetras, corydoras and kribensis) practically leap out of the tank for this brine shrimp. A can of it goes way too fast. They have often proved finicky about some flake foods, but this is second only to frozen foods in their cuisine esteem. I highly recommend your giving it a try. Even if the cost is a little dear for the amount you get. Also, the lid can be a hassle. Watch out! You'll think it's secure and it won't be. The product inside makes my fish happy and healthy so I'll deal with the minor hassles.

I typically buy a big 1 lb bag of Freeze Dried Brine Shrimp however, they were out of stock so I tried this. I have also re-purchased because it's good. I like to mix this with the regular, non-spirulina spiked brine shrimp because I have a fish pig. Yes, a pig fishy, otherwise known as a Fire Eel, who has decided THIS is his primary staple food. He comes up to the tank and eats out of my hand. And he eats quite a lot. I give this, or rather, he gives this product 2 fins up.

I have 6 mature severums who I've been feeding with stick, cichlid food. I bought this as a variety for me and them and they it's their preferred food for months now. Unlike the sticks, I can squeeze a few cubes against the glass and give them there own 'feed bowl'. It's sorta pricy but I'm half way through my second can already.

The packaging is very nice, and the cubes dissolve in the water fairly well and quickly. The fish eat it well enough, but they prefer other foods. The only issue is that the cubes I got were really large (thumb sized). Too much food for my 4 mid-sized freshwater cichlids. They may be good for larger stocks though, or you can just break them up.The can also smells fairly strongly of veggie matter, but that’s to be expected of all fish food.

Fish love this! However, if you decide to break the cubes make sure you use a knife. If you do not use something sharp, they'll basically just crumble. This is great for all types of fish as a supplement.

Product is imported from China. I never purposely buy any food product from China, whether for human consumption or pet consumption. China simply does not have enough regulation on their food production facilities. From contaminated milk for infants in China to contaminated dog food products shipped to the US and killing our dogs, I simply do not trust any foodstuffs from China.

Have been buying the small can which my fish leap out of water to eat. Thought I would save money with large can, but they wouldn't touch it. So be aware there is difference, ingredients are very slightly different as well.Will not buy again.I took photo, you can see there is difference. Both are made in China, but clearly not the same. The fish know something is wrong.

This is a staple of what I give my African cichlids. I order this about every month. The fish really like it as a part of their routine feedings with other food such as spiralina flakes and new life spectrum African cichlid formula pellets. Hikari always makes quality products.