Prehistoric Cancer Feed

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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

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22 March 2025 21:11

Good food that is gladly taken

Good quality and fair value for money.

8 August 2024 21:23

Perfect rearing food

Perfect rearing food as it also contains animal ingredients, which is particularly important for Triops (especially Longis).

27 October 2023 09:47

Lots of triops have hatched.

Everything is great!

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