Sun-dried Daphnia pulex is a natural food made from small freshwater crustaceans that form an important part of many fish species’ diet in the wild. This dried form is convenient to use and provides fish with essential macronutrients and trace elements.
Daphnia is particularly valued as a source of chitin, a roughage substance that supports digestive processes. It makes a useful complementary food for both carnivorous and omnivorous ornamental fish.
For a more complete nutritional profile, it is recommended to use Daphnia together with complete foods such as Supervit or Vitality & Color.
A practical and natural addition to the daily diet of aquarium fish.
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