Bag of shrimp feeders

Looking for live food for your aquarium fish? These feeder shrimp from Richards Bay Pet Shop are listed as a mix of ghost shrimp and cull shrimp, approximately 2 cm in size. Ask our team whether they suit your fish's size and feeding needs before choosing a pack.

Choosing your option

Select from the single-shrimp or bag options shown above. The existing supply information describes bags as scooped rather than individually counted, so confirm the expected quantity with us before ordering. Exact species and mix proportions are not specified.

Suitable feeding

Check that your fish can safely eat shrimp of this size. Not every aquarium fish needs live prey, and feeder shrimp should not be assumed to provide a complete diet. Use them as part of a species-appropriate feeding routine.

Offer a small number at a time and watch your fish feed. Avoid adding an entire bag without checking the portion needed. Do not pour transport water into your aquarium, and remove dead shrimp promptly to protect water quality.

Holding shrimp before feeding

If keeping them for later, use a separate, established holding aquarium with suitable filtration and oxygenation. Ask which water conditions suit the supplied mix. The transport bag is not a long-term home.

Provide suitable shrimp food while holding them, without overfeeding. Check aquarium treatments carefully, particularly products containing copper. Fish may eat these shrimp, so assess compatibility before keeping them as permanent tank companions.

Healthy feeding habits

Live food can introduce unwanted organisms; do not assume feeder shrimp are disease-free. Ask about their source and suitable observation or quarantine arrangements. Never release shrimp or transport water into natural waterways.

Not sure which option to choose? Tell our team which fish you keep and its size, and we can help you check suitable portions and foods for a balanced feeding routine.