Seed Shrimp / Ostracod Starter Culture

Seed shrimp, also known as ostracods, are tiny crustaceans that make an excellent live food source and clean-up crew in freshwater aquariums. These little scavengers naturally feed on detritus, algae, and leftover food, helping to maintain water quality while providing a nutritious snack for fish and fry.

Key Benefits:

• Nutritious live food for small fish, fry, and invertebrates.

• Acts as a natural clean-up crew, feeding on organic debris and algae.

• Easy to culture and self-sustaining with minimal care.

• Enhances biodiversity in your aquarium ecosystem.

How to Maintain Your Seed Shrimp Culture:

• Keep in a small container or tank with a thin layer of substrate (sand or fine gravel works well).

• Provide gentle aeration and stable, clean water.

• Feed sparingly with powdered foods, algae wafers, or detritus from other tanks.

• Avoid overfeeding, as this can cause water quality issues.

• Once established, you can harvest small amounts to feed directly to fish.

Important Notes:
This product is sold as a starter culture to seed your own long-term ostracod colony. With the right care, they will reproduce continuously, offering a renewable live food source.