Product Description
* | Copepod zooplankton sustainably harvested in pristine arctic waters |
* | Natural fish food rich in astaxanthin and other carotenoid pigments |
* | Readily accepted by freshwater & marine fish, corals, & filter feeders |
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Premium natural nutrition supports growth and color enhancement. Piscine Energetics PE Calanus are a copepod zooplankton instantly recognizable by their brilliant orange coloration stemming from high levels of astaxanthin and other carotenoid pigments. Sustainably harvested in pristine arctic waters during their active phytoplankton feeding stage, PE Calanus are naturally bio-encapsulated with essential fatty acids, resulting in a highly nutritious diet great for freshwater and saltwater fish as well as corals and other filter feeding organisms. 16 oz flat pack.
Feeding Instructions
PE Calanus can be thawed first in aquarium water, or placed directly into the aquarium. Always remember to put frozen unused portions of PE Calanus back in the freezer immediately.
Ingredients
PE Calanus (Calanus finmarchicus)
Guaranteed Analysis | |
Crude Protein | 12.0% min |
Crude Fat | 6.0% min |
Crude Fiber | 1.0% max |
Moisture | 73.0% max |
Phosphorous | 0.2% max |
Astaxanthin | 120 ppm |
General Information
PE CALANUS are a copepod zooplankton sustainably harvested in pristine arctic waters at a unique stage of their life cycle using a patented, environmentally friendly method. PE CALANUS are instantly recognizable by their brilliant orange coloration stemming from the high levels of astaxanthin and other carotenoid pigments.
PE CALANUS are naturally bio-encapsulated with essential fatty acids, resulting in a highly nutritious diet. They are frozen as whole specimens, which means there is no loss of nutrition. PE CALANUS are great for freshwater and saltwater fish; in addition to being an excellent food source for corals and other filter feeding organisms.