Products of AQ4Aquaristik
AQ4Aquaristik products for fish from the pet shop Zoo Roco AG
With the products of AQ4Aquaristik we have a new supplier of high-quality invertebrate and ornamental fish food for freshwater aquaristics in our range.
The products were developed by an aquarist who has been keeping and breeding various ornamental fish and invertebrates for over 25 years.
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Calcium food sticks for snails
CHF 8.90
Snail food sticks with calciumThese food sticks serve as complete food for the daily diet of freshwater snails in the aquarium.They ensure a balanced calcium content as well as a rich proportion of vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids for healthy development and the formation of strong snail shells. The calcium food sticks are ideal for a variety of snail species, including post horn snails, racing snails, limpets, bladder snails and tower cover snails, by providing this essential calcium for shell strengthening.The sticks promote even shell growth and prevent corrosion.
Their ingredients, including molluscs and crustaceans, cereals, algae, plant by-products, minerals, nuts, oils, fats and yeasts, support the healthy development and nutrition of snails. Adapted to the natural feeding habits of snails, which are known to be growth feeders, the sticks sink quickly and disintegrate in a way that facilitates food intake.Uniqueness:
The calcium snail sticks quickly disintegrate into different sized particles that can be easily eaten by both juvenile and adult snails.Content: 45g
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Calcium food sticks for shrimps
CHF 8.90
Food sticks with calcium for shrimps, dwarf shrimps and crayfishCalcium sticks are used as supplementary food to support the diet of shrimps and crayfish in aquaria.These food sticks are enriched with a balanced ratio of calcium as well as a rich supply of vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for growth, the development of robust shells and the prevention of moulting problems.The healthy development and nutrition of shrimps and crayfish is ensured by the composition of molluscs and crustaceans, cereals, algae, vegetable by-products, minerals, nuts, oils, fats and yeasts.The texture of the soft sticks is tailored to the natural feeding behavior of shrimps and crayfish.Special features:
After a short time, the calcium sticks break down into different particle sizes, which can also be easily ingested by younger animals.Content: 45 g
Micro worms breeding kit
CHF 11.90
Microworms - breeding kit - with instructionsMicroworms are considered the perfect rearing food for fry. They grow to 1 - 3 mm in size, depending on the species, and are very slender. They are a very substantial young fish food and survive up to half a day in the aquarium. Microworms or even microalgae are especially suitable for raising fry that prefer to feed near the bottom of the aquarium, such as armored catfish, narrow-mouthed tetras or freshwater tetras.Suitable for the smallest fryFast growth - due to very high protein and fat contentFast reproduction of micro wormsFeeding recommendation:1 to 2 times per weekideal for fryThe preparation contains:sealable PE-box for the preparationmicroworms - breeding preparation in ZIP-bagbreeding substrate (melting flakes)breeding instructionsHow do I prepare and feed the microworms ?Melting flakes and yeast are mixed with water to a sticky pasteThen the batch of microworms with a little water is addedPut the lid on and wait a few days until the microworms crawl up the sidesIn between let air to the batchFor collecting use a cotton swab, with which one wipes the microworms from the wallThe cotton swab then rinse in a small container with waterGive water with the microworms with a syringe or pipette portioned or directly into the aquariumTo maintain the breeding stock regularly feed some melting flakesThe preparation can be restarted with microworms, water, melting flakes and dry yeast.
Live food vinegar eel
CHF 11.90
Essigaelchen - live food for small ornamental fish
Vinegar lakes are suitable for any type of fry.But especially fish with small mouths such as small guppies, characins or danios, this is an optimal starter food.
Suitable for the smallest fryFast growth and vital fish – due to high nutrient contentFast reproduction of the vinegar liceswim freely and live long in the aquariumvery easy maintenance, as breeding stock can stand for several months
The batch contains:
200 ml sealable PET culture bottleVery many acetic lattices in about 150 ml of culture liquid (enough to quickly make 1 liter of mixtures yourself)Cultivation instructionsHow do I grow and feed the vinegar lice?
Mix the fruit vinegar/apple cider vinegar with water in a 1:1 ratioa piece of sugar cube and a little dry yeast serve as food (already included in the breeding mixture).
Lid may only rest on the opening, because the acetic lice need oxygen.For feeding, carefully add the culture liquid with the
Essigälchen up to about 3 cm below the edge in a
Schnapps bottle/Erlenmeyer flask with a thin neck. Insert cable ties and
filter floss so that the floss is just covered by the liquid.
is covered. Fill with normal water and wait 1 day.Aspirate the vinegar dish with the pipette over the absorbent cotton and feed directly.Put liquid from the liquor bottle back into the breeding bottle.
Fair shirmp Egs - Streptocephalus siamensis
CHF 9.90
AQ4Aquaristik Fairy crayfish eggs - Streptocelphalus siamensisThe mini crayfish are on the loose! Freshwater fairy crayfish are the survival artists of our timeFacts: Siam fairy crayfish Streptocephalus siamensis are primeval crayfish with a fascinating swimming style. These animals are rather bluish with an orange tail fan. In the aquarium they remain appealingly small at 2 cm, but can certainly become larger and more vividly coloured with plenty of sun and temperatures around 30 °C.Size: max. 2.5 cmTemperature: 22 - 28 °CLife expectancy: max. 3 monthsFood: primeval crab foodTip: A preparation with fairy crab cysts should be used several times after drying, as nauplii do not always hatch immediately from all cysts.
Fair shirmp Egs - Dendrocephalus brasiliensis
CHF 9.90
The Mini crabs are going! The freshwater fairy shrimp (Dendrocephalus brasiliensis)
The freshwater fairy shrimp Dendrocephalus brasiliensis is from Brasil and breed as life food for ornamental fish.from Thailandis is very well suited for aquarium at temperatures around 24 - 28 °C. Keeping is optimal in a small aquarium with soft water.
They grow fast and they can have a size of 1 cm after 2 weeks. Then the female start to lay eggs.
Facts: Fairy shrimp among to the anostraca, have a fascinating floating manner and are even a nutritious feed for fish.
Max. size: 30 mm
Life expectancy: max. 3 - 4 months
Cysts per female: max. 5000
Temperature: 22 - 30 °C (optimal 24 - 28 °C)
pH Wert: 6,0 - 9,0 (optimal 6,5 - 7,5)
Expected fairy shrimp amount: at least 100 or 1.000 per bag
Aquarium starting with 2 liters
Tip: An approach with fairy shrimp cysts should be used multiple times by respective drying because at the first time not all nauplii slip out.
Large Prehistoric Crab Complete Kit
CHF 64.90
Large primeval crab complete setThe large complete set for primeval crabs contains everything you need to successfully dive into the fascinating world of primeval crabs and be there right from the start when the primeval crabs hatch and develop - an exciting adventure for young and old!Rearing tank (approx. 30 × 20 × 20 cm, 6 litres) with coloured lid (subject to availability)2 x Triops eggs in sandDetailed instructions included, or read hereFood for primeval crayfishTriops sandThermometerPipette and primeval crab showerLanding netFilterAir pumpThin hoseTip: Stick the primeval crab eggs on an adhesive strip and let it float on the water with the eggs facing downwards. This way the eggs are constantly supplied with water and their hatching rate increases.This large complete set is an extensive gift for birthdays, Christmas or in between! For children from kindergarten and adult explorers!Note: Lid colour subject to availability. If you have a special request, please note it in the comments when ordering, we will do our best to meet your request.The following primeval crabs are available in this package:Mix (Triops & Fairy Crab) usually contains Triops longicaudatus and Brazilian Fairy Crab (Dendrocephalus brasiliensis), but other species may be included subject to availability.Brazilian Fairy Crab (Dendrocephalus brasiliensis) is most comfortable in warmer waters up to 28 °C.Triops cancriformis are dark brown-black in colour.Triops longicaudatus is an American crayfish, which initially has a light olive-green marbling. With age, the marbling disappears and the colours become more intense.The colours, materials, types and manufacturers of the contents may differ from the photo.
Medium Prehistoric Crab Complete Kit
CHF 39.90
Medium primeval crab complete setThe large complete set for primeval crabs contains everything you need to successfully dive into the fascinating world of primeval crabs and be there right from the start when the primeval crabs hatch and develop - an exciting adventure for young and old!2.5 litre rearing tank with coloured lid (depending on availability), dimensions incl. lid approx. 23 × 15 × 17 cmTriops eggs in sandDetailed instructions included, or read hereFood for primeval crayfishTriops sandThermometerPipette and primeval crab showerTip: Stick the primeval crab eggs on an adhesive strip and let it float on the water with the eggs facing downwards. This way the eggs are constantly supplied with water and their hatching rate increases.This large complete set is an extensive gift for birthdays, Christmas or in between! For children from kindergarten and adult explorers!Note: Lid colour subject to availability. If you have a special request, please note it in the comments when ordering, we will do our best to meet your request.The following primeval crabs are available in this package:Mix (Triops & Fairy Crab) usually contains Triops longicaudatus and Brazilian Fairy Crab (Dendrocephalus brasiliensis), but other species may be included subject to availability.Brazilian Fairy Crab (Dendrocephalus brasiliensis) is most comfortable in warmer waters up to 28 °C.Triops cancriformis are dark brown-black in colour.Triops longicaudatus is an American crayfish, which initially has a light olive-green marbling. With age, the marbling disappears and the colours become more intense.The colours, materials, types and manufacturers of the contents may differ from the photo.
Triops staple food
CHF 3.90
Staple food for Triops - with instructionsStaple food for Triops are high-quality, firm sticks that perfectly combine vegetable and animal ingredients.Approx. 2 mm thick food sticks for all turtles (Triops, Lepidurus) from about 2 weeks of age.Sinks quickly to the bottom and can be grasped very well by the TriopsMany natural ingredients without artificial additivesPromotes growth, vitality and healthFeeding recommendation:Larger Triops like to grab their food and are constantly on the lookout for something to eat. Therefore, feed several times a day as many sticks as will be eaten by the next feeding. Please do not overfeed, i.e. only enough so that nothing is left over!Quantity: 10 gComposition: Cereals, vegetables, molluscs and crustaceans, algae, oils and fats.Instructions: Included are the comprehensive instructions for keeping and breeding primeval crayfish. (Note: If the food is purchased together with primeval crabs, no further instructions are normally included).
Prehistoric Cancer Eggs
CHF 9.90
Variant:
Triops cancriformis (rot)
Primeval crabsObserving primeval crayfish from the egg stage to the adult animals - a real experience at home.Primeval crayfish are suitable for both beginners and experienced aquarists, as they are easy to keep and breed. They will delight young and old. Each pack of primeval crayfish eggs comes with detailed instructions.Available in three forms:Triops longicaudatusis an American shield crayfish, which has a light olive-green marbling at the beginning. With age the marbling disappears and the colours become more intense.Size: max. 9 cmTemperature: 21 - 26 °CLife expectancy: max. 3 monthsFood: primeval crayfish foodTriops longicaudatus (red)is an American crayfish. This species is probably a breeding form of the "normal" Triops longicaudatus. In contrast to these, however, the body shell of Triops longicaudatus (red) is transparent, which is why the animals appear wonderfully red in colour due to the translucent red blood.Quantity: basically about 100 to 250 eggsSize: max. 9 cmTemperature: 21 - 26 °CLife expectancy: max. 3 monthsTriops cancriformis var. Beni Kabuto Ebi (red)The red cultivated form of the European summer crab Triops cancriformis probably comes from Asia and has therefore been given the name "Beni Kabuto Ebi". Keeping and breeding corresponds to the original species.The original form is brown marbled. The red Triops lack the brown colour, which is why they appear red due to their body fluid. However, if you look closely, you can still see the marbling. As juveniles, like all Triops species, they are still quite pale. The strong pinkish-red colour develops only with age.Size: max. 7 cmTemperature: 20 - 25 °CLife expectancy: max. 3 months
Fairy shrimps Egs - Branchinella thailandensis
CHF 9.90
The Mini crabs are going! Fairy shrimps (Branchinella thailandensis)
The freshwater fairy shrimp Branchinella thailandensis from Thailandis is very well suited for aquarium at temperatures around 23 - 25 °C. Keeping is optimal in a small aquarium with soft water. The small larvae slit out from eggs (cysts) within one or three days and life with good care about 6 to 12 weeks.
Facts: Fairy shrimp among to the anostraca, have a fascinating floating manner and are even a nutritious feed for fish.
Max. size: 35 mm
Life expectancy: max. 3 months
Cysts per female: max. 5000
Temperature: 20 - 28 °C (optimal 23 - 25 °C)
pH value: 6,0 - 9,0 (optimal 6,5 - 7,5)
Expected fairy shrimp amount: at least 100 or 1.000 per bag
Aquarium starting with 2 liters
Tip: An approach with fairy shrimp cysts should be used multiple times by respective drying because at the first time not all nauplii slip out.
Prehistoric Cancer Feed
CHF 3.90
Complete diet for fairy shrimp and Triops
This balanced feed is optimally adapted to the needs of prehistoric crayfish of all ages.Fine dust food already suitable for the smallest triops and fairy shrimps
Recommended for all primeval crayfish
Distributed in the aquarium, so that the primeval crayfish can eat everywhere
Many vitamins and minerals
Promotes growth, vitality and health
Feeding recommendation:Prehistoric crabs prefer to take the finest food from the open water. Therefore, put some dust food in a glass or vial of water and shake so that the food dissolves. You then feed each a few drops and cool the rest for further feeding. Also, the food can be sprinkled on the water surface and gently stirred with your finger.
Composition:Molluscs and crustaceans, algae, vegetable by-products, minerals, 5% nuts (walnut), yeasts.
Quantity: 5 g