Spirulina Algae

[DeCypher]

The new frozen brine shrimp package I got for my N. Viridescens said that the brine shrimp were fed 100% Spirulina algae. Apparently this algae stuff is rich with protein, amino acids, vitamins and minerals, and other stuff. Does anybody know about Spirulina, particularly its calcium content? Does anybody else buy these brine shrimp (from the San Fransisco Bay food brand)?

 

[Jennewt]

If you google "spirulina nutritional information" you'll find lots of info. It appears to contain calcium and has a 1:1 ratio of calcium: phosphorus, which is pretty good.

 

[caleb]

There's some data on one spirulina product here:
Cyanotech Spirulina

Their spirulina powder apparently has 10mg calcium (and 33mg phosphorus) per 3g.

Spirulina is very high in carotenoids, so shrimp fed on it should be especially good for colour feeding.

 

[tmarmoratus]

Spirulina is great for human consumption, as well.

 

[DeCypher]

Well my albino Axolotl has been devouring them, so he/she will be a very healthy Axo! Now I just have to convert the leucistic Axie...

 

[dragonwalker]

I know that I fed Dendrobates azureus tadpoles a mix of sprulina, chlorella and fish food which was highly recommended.