Aqua Source Gammarus Shrimps Koi Treats – 350g

Aqua Source Gammarus Shrimps Koi Treats – 350g

Natural high-protein gammarus shrimp treat for koi and ornamental pond fish

Aqua Source Gammarus Shrimps 350g are a natural, highly attractive supplementary food for koi and ornamental pond fish. Gammarus are small freshwater crustaceans, naturally rich in protein and aroma, which makes them especially useful for encouraging confident feeding at the surface.

Treats are one of the easiest ways to make pond keeping more enjoyable. Koi quickly learn where food comes from, and a good natural treat can help encourage hand feeding, bring shy fish to the surface and add variety to a normal pellet-based diet. The key is to treat them as an extra, not as a complete feed.

Why use natural koi treats?

A varied diet can be useful, especially in warm weather when koi are actively feeding and looking for food throughout the day. Natural dried treats provide texture, aroma and animal-based protein that many fish find highly attractive. They can be used after the main feed, as a small afternoon snack, or when you want to inspect fish closely at the surface.

Because this is a supplementary food, it should be used alongside a complete koi or pond fish pellet. A staple food provides the balanced vitamin and mineral profile required for everyday nutrition, while treats provide variety and interest. This is particularly important in mixed ponds with koi, goldfish and other ornamental fish.

Ingredients and analysis

This treat is based on a simple natural ingredient profile: Gammarus shrimps. That simplicity is part of the appeal. Rather than being a complete formulated pellet, it is a natural supplementary food designed to be fed in controlled amounts.

• Pack size: 350g
• Best feeding temperature: Above 14°C for best results
• Protein: 48%
• Crude fat: 5%
• Crude fibre: 3%
• Ash: 5%
• Ingredients: Gammarus shrimps

How to feed koi treats sensibly

Natural treats are best used as a supplement, not as the only food in the pond. They are useful for hand feeding, encouraging confidence and adding variety, but koi and mixed pond fish still need a complete daily food to provide the right balance of vitamins, minerals and energy. Treats are particularly useful during the warmer, more active feeding season when fish are searching well and the filter is biologically mature enough to process the extra waste.

Offer a small amount at a time and watch how quickly it is eaten. Any uneaten food should be removed before it breaks down, as rotting food can increase dissolved waste and put unnecessary pressure on the filter. As a rule, treats should make feeding more enjoyable without replacing good husbandry, regular water testing and a suitable staple pellet.

Best feeding practice

Feed a small pinch or handful depending on fish size and pond stock. Large koi can eat surprisingly quickly, so it is easy to overdo treats if feeding by enthusiasm rather than need. Keep the amount modest and stop once the fish begin to lose interest. If treats are left floating or sinking uneaten, remove them before they break down.

As with all feeding, the pond filter has to deal with what the fish do not convert into growth or energy. During warm periods, high-protein treats can be used more confidently, but water testing is still sensible if you are increasing feeding. During cold weather, after transport, after treatments or when fish are not feeding strongly, keep treats to a minimum.

Useful related products

These links are included to help customers compare similar foods, build a sensible feeding routine and reduce orphaned content across the koi food range.

• For a mixed treat option, see Aqua Source Koi Buffet.
• For larger shrimp treats, compare with Aqua Source Large River Shrimps.
• For prawns, see Aqua Source Prawns.
• Browse all koi treats.

Treat feeding without spoiling water quality

Natural treats are very tempting to overuse because fish respond so well to them. A strong feeding response is useful, but it should not be confused with hunger. Koi will often keep begging even after they have had enough. For that reason, treats should normally be a small part of the weekly feeding routine rather than a large daily feed. They are best used when you are present to watch the fish eat and remove anything left behind.

Treats can also be useful as a quick health check. When koi come up for a favourite food, it is easier to spot marks, raised scales, damaged fins, changes in body shape or fish hanging back from the group. If a fish that normally feeds eagerly suddenly refuses treats, that is a good reason to check water quality and observe more closely. Good feeding is not just about nutrition; it is also a chance to notice small problems early.

How to use treats without spoiling the diet

Aqua Source Gammarus Shrimps Koi Treats – 350g should add interest to the feeding routine without becoming the main food. A good approach is to feed the normal complete pellet first, then offer a small amount of treat food once the fish are already feeding confidently. This keeps the diet balanced while still giving you the benefit of variety and interaction.

Treats are also helpful for observing your fish. When koi come up strongly for a favourite treat, it is easier to spot changes in appetite, confidence, swimming behaviour or condition. If fish suddenly lose interest, test the water and check the pond before increasing the amount offered.

Related koi food options

• Compare with Aqua Source Hi Growth 50/50 Sinking & Floating Koi Food if you want another same brand option.
• Browse more Aqua Source Koi Food to compare similar foods, bag sizes and feeding seasons.
• Browse more Koi Food to compare similar foods, bag sizes and feeding seasons.