Feed for Aquarium Shellfish

Feeding Shellfish is of particular importance as they are almost exclusively fed by their so-called filtration, it means water is sucked in, smallest food particles are filtered out, and the water is emitted again.

Feeding Shellfish is of particular importance as they are almost exclusively fed by their so-called filtration, it means water is sucked in, smallest food particles are filtered out, and the water... read more »
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Feed for Aquarium Shellfish

Feeding Shellfish is of particular importance as they are almost exclusively fed by their so-called filtration, it means water is sucked in, smallest food particles are filtered out, and the water is emitted again.

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SHELLFISH FEED buy online - that you should know

How mussels feed?
Mussels are so-called filter feeders, i.e. they filter their food from the water that they suck in and press through a sieve of tiny bristles where fine food particles get caught. The mussel feeds on these food particles.

Starving mussels in the aquarium?
However, our aquaria are often overfiltered and the mussel cannot sieve out sufficient tiny food particles from the water column. This is something you definitely need to take into consideration when keeping mussels. If you don't, these fascinating creatures are condemned to starve to death.

What is the right food for mussels?
Special mussel food is designed for this purpose. It comes in a powdered form, and the food particles do not settle quickly but remain in the water for a long time. A good way to provide your mussels with sufficient food! A small syringe or pipette can prove helpful to bring the food suspension close to their "mouth" ...

Alternative food for mussels?
Even though all kinds of powdered food and shrimp baby food contain the right size of food particles, they may still not be ideal for mussels. Those who have mussels in their tanks should make sure to give them a special mussel food that takes their specific needs into consideration.

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