GARNELEN4YOU® Planty Sticks | Plant-based main food

GARNELEN4YOU® Planty Sticks are a carefully developed plant-based main food suitable for both Neocaridina and Caridina shrimp.

Created by biologist Dr. Philipp Baumann, the Planty Sticks form part of GARNELEN4YOU’s modular feeding system. Rather than relying on one general-purpose food, this system allows shrimp keepers to alternate between different nutritional profiles according to the needs of their animals.

Planty Sticks provide the plant-based component of the routine and can be fed alongside Carny Sticks. For Neocaridina shrimp, the feeding plan can also be supplemented with Neo Algae Sticks. This makes it easier to offer a varied diet while adjusting the balance between plant and animal-derived ingredients.

The sticks are suitable as a regular main food for:

• Neocaridina shrimp

• Caridina shrimp

• Mixed shrimp colonies

• Aquariums containing juvenile and adult shrimp

• Tanks where a balanced, plant-focused food is required

Their stick format allows several shrimp to feed from the same portion and encourages natural grazing behaviour. The food remains stable in the aquarium, giving shrimp time to feed without it immediately breaking apart.

For approximately 20 adult shrimp measuring around 2–3 cm, feed about 1 cm of stick every 1–2 days. Smaller portions may be used for smaller colonies or fed more frequently. Feed only what the shrimp can consume within a reasonable period, and remove any remaining food after two days at the latest.

A simple feeding rotation for Neocaridina shrimp may alternate Planty Sticks with Carny Sticks and Neo Algae Sticks. For Caridina shrimp, Planty Sticks may be alternated primarily with Carny Sticks. Baby Powder can be added separately when young shrimp are present, while Mineral Sticks can be used where mineral demand is higher or where the aquarium contains a large snail population.

Occasional single-ingredient foods such as nettle, dandelion, spinach, walnut leaf, ribwort plantain, barley grass, mulberry or Hokkaido pumpkin can add variety, but they should not completely replace a balanced main food.

We recommend GARNELEN4YOU® Planty Sticks to keepers looking for a dependable, high-quality plant-based staple that can be adapted to different shrimp species, stocking levels and feeding routines.

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Suitable for: Neocaridina and Caridina shrimp
Food type: Plant-based main food
Format: Firm feeding sticks
Recommended use: Alternate with Carny Sticks and other main foods
Feeding amount: Approximately 1 cm per 20 adult shrimp every 1–2 days
Developed by: Dr. Philipp Baumann, GARNELEN4YOU
Pack size: 30 g

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