Dennerle Shrimp King Mineral
SKU: DE-SKMNL
- Dennerle Shrimp King Mineral is a sinkable, water-stable food stick formulated to deliver targeted mineral supplementation to freshwater dwarf shrimp and crustaceans.
- It is designed specifically to support smooth molting and the formation of a strong new shell after each molt cycle.
- It contains 7% calcium, 10% montmorillonite, and 10% red lime algae to provide concentrated minerals and vital trace elements in a single food stick.
- Made from 100% natural ingredients with no artificial colors, preservatives, or fish meal; also suitable for crayfish, CPOs, crabs, and snails.
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Mineral Supplement Food Stick for Molting Support and Shell Formation in Freshwater Shrimp
Dennerle Shrimp King Mineral is a targeted mineral supplement food stick for freshwater dwarf shrimp, crayfish, and crabs at any stage of their molt cycle. Molting is one of the most physiologically demanding events in a shrimp's life. A shrimp that cannot access adequate calcium and trace minerals before a molt risks a failed shed, a weak new shell, or death during the vulnerable post-molt window. Shrimp King Mineral directly addresses this by delivering a concentrated mineral dose in a sinkable, water-stable food format that all shrimp in the tank can access at substrate level.
The formula is built around three key mineral ingredients: 7% calcium for direct shell mineral content, 10% montmorillonite clay for trace mineral delivery and gut health support, and 10% red lime algae (Lithothamnium calcareum) as a natural source of calcium and additional trace elements. Together these three components provide the mineral foundation shrimp need to produce a complete, well-formed shell after each molt. The food stick contains no artificial colors, preservatives, or fish meal and is made from 100% natural ingredients.
Shrimp King Mineral functions as a targeted supplement, not a daily staple. Use it in rotation alongside Shrimp King Complete, and increase feeding frequency in the days leading up to and following observed molts.
Key Features:
- Targeted mineral supplement for molting support and strong shell formation in freshwater dwarf shrimp
- 7% calcium for direct shell mineral content
- 10% montmorillonite clay for trace mineral delivery and digestive support
- 10% red lime algae (Lithothamnium calcareum) as a natural calcium and trace element source
- Sinkable, water-stable food stick; made from 100% natural ingredients
- No artificial colors, preservatives, or fish meal
- Also suitable for crayfish, dwarf crayfish (CPOs), crabs, and snails
- Feeding rate: approximately 5mm stick per 20 shrimp; remove uneaten food after 24 hours
Ideal For:
- Neocaridina and Caridina hobbyists who want to actively support their shrimp through each molt cycle with a targeted mineral food
- Keepers who have experienced molting problems — failed molts, soft shells, or post-molt mortality — and want to address mineral deficiency as a dietary factor
- Community tanks that include crayfish, CPOs, crabs, or snails alongside shrimp, all of which benefit from supplemental calcium and trace mineral feeding
Pro Tips:
- Increase feeding frequency around observed molts. Shrimp consume the most minerals in the 24-48 hours before a molt and during the shell-hardening period immediately after. Watch for pre-molt behavior (reduced activity, hiding) and offer Shrimp King Mineral more frequently during this window.
- Do not rely on Mineral as a sole food source. It is a targeted supplement, not a complete diet. Rotate it with Shrimp King Complete as the daily staple and use Mineral 2-3 times per week or as needed around molt cycles.
- Montmorillonite also benefits gut health. Beyond its trace mineral content, montmorillonite clay has adsorbent properties that can support digestive function. This makes Shrimp King Mineral a useful supplement year-round, not only during molt periods.
- Watch shell hardness post-molt as a practical quality indicator. If newly molted shrimp have shells that harden quickly and show good color and firmness within 24-48 hours, mineral intake is adequate. Persistently soft or translucent shells after molting are a signal to increase Mineral feeding frequency.
What's Included:
1x Dennerle Shrimp King Mineral food stick container, 45g (1.587 oz)
Specifications:
- SKU: DE-SKMNL
- Food Type: Sinkable, water-stable mineral supplement food sticks
- Key Mineral Ingredients: Calcium (7%), montmorillonite (10%), red lime algae / Lithothamnium calcareum (10%)
- Artificial Additives: None — no artificial colors, preservatives, or fish meal
- Suitable Species: Freshwater dwarf shrimp (Neocaridina, Caridina), crayfish, dwarf crayfish (CPOs), crabs, snails
- Feeding Rate: Approx. 5mm stick per 20 shrimp
- Food Removal: Remove uneaten food after 24 hours
- Country of Manufacture: Germany
Instructions:
- Break or cut approximately 5mm of a food stick per 20 shrimp in your aquarium.
- Place the stick directly on the substrate or on a flat feeding surface such as a stone or feeding dish where shrimp, crayfish, crabs, and snails can access it easily.
- The stick will sink and remain stable, allowing all crustaceans in the tank to graze naturally.
- Remove any uneaten food after 24 hours to maintain water quality.
- Use as a targeted supplement 2-3 times per week in rotation with a complete staple food such as Shrimp King Complete.
- Increase feeding frequency in the 24-48 hours before and after observed molts to support the mineral demands of the molt cycle.
- Store in a cool, dry location away from direct light and reseal the container after each use.