
Shrimp Food Minerals – 5 Balls | Tourmaline Mineral Balls for Freshwater Shrimp Health
Product Overview
Support your freshwater shrimp’s long-term health with Shrimp Food Minerals – 5 Balls, made from a blend of tourmaline, oolitic aragonite, and montmorillonite clay. These natural mineral spheres slowly dissolve over time, releasing essential elements into your tank that aid in molting, colour enhancement, immunity, and breeding success.
Safe for Neocaridina, Caridina, Amano, and other freshwater invertebrates, these balls help maintain stable water conditions while providing shrimp with a continuous source of trace minerals.
Features and Benefits
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Natural tourmaline mineral source – handmade and preservative-free
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Slow-release mineral delivery over several weeks
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Enhances molting, colouration, and growth in shrimp
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Boosts breeding success and improves survival rates
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Safe for all freshwater shrimp and nano tank invertebrates
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Contains aluminum, iron, magnesium, sodium, lithium, potassium, and more
Ingredients
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Tourmaline – for trace minerals and energy field stability
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Oolitic Aragonite – rich in calcium carbonate
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Montmorillonite Clay – supports nutrient exchange and detoxification
Directions for Use
How to Use in Your Aquarium
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Place 1 mineral ball per 10–20L of water
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Leave in tank or filter compartment
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Replace every 2–4 weeks, depending on shrimp load and tank size
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Can be used alongside regular feeding and mineral supplements
Ideal For
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Cherry Shrimp (Neocaridina)
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Crystal Red, Crystal Black, Taiwan Bee
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Amano and Bamboo Shrimp
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Breeder tanks, nano tanks, and aquascapes
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Shrimp tanks with soft water needing mineral supplementation
FAQs
Are the mineral balls safe for fish or snails?
Yes – completely safe for fish, snails, and other nano tank species.
Will they alter my water parameters?
They may slightly raise GH (general hardness), which is beneficial for shrimp molting and shell development.
Do they dissolve completely?
Yes – they dissolve slowly over time and can be replaced monthly.