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Top 6 Frozen Brine Shrimp

By Shirlie Sharpe, About.com

When conditioning fish for breeding, high quality foods are a must. Brine shrimp is an excellent conditioning food, as well as a perfect treat for any fish. Although fresh brine is ideal, frozen, freeze dried and flakes are an excellent source of nutrition for all your fish. Here are my top frozen brine shrimp choices.

1. San Francisco Bay Brand Brine Shrimp

SF Frozen Shrimp
San Francisco Bay has long been the top of the line in frozen brine shrimp. Available in cubes and flats of various sizes. Frozen foods don't always ship well during the summer months. Price what you want online then check your local pet shop to see if they carry it.
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2. Brine Shrimp Plus Frozen

Frozen Brine Shrimp
Brine Shrimp Plus has seafood, plankton and Caulerpa algae added to the brine shrimp. You won't find a better all purpose enhanced brine shrimp product.
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3. Tetra Delica Brine Shrimp

Suspended in a nutrient gel, is a unique method for offering brine shrimp. Initially the fish weren’t sure what they were, but once they found out they readily accepted them. This is a great alternative to live brine shrimp, which are often hard to find.
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4. San Francisco Bay Brand Omega-3 Brine Shrimp

Although produced primarily for Marine environments, this Omega-3-enhanced brine shrimp is a good change of pace for freshwater fish as well.

5. San Francisco Bay Brand Spirulina Brine Shrimp

Although produced primarily for Marine environments, this spirulina-enhanced brine shrimp is a good change of pace for freshwater fish as well.

6. San Francisco Bay Brand Baby Brine Shrimp

Anyone who has breed and raised fish has been faced with the dilemma of what to feed the tiny fry. Freshly hatched brine shrimp is the best food for baby fry, however it’s not easy to keep on hand. The next best thing is frozen baby brine. Expensive, but worth it if you want to ensure your fry are well fed.

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