Hikari Bio-Pure Frozen Krill
Hikari Bio-Pure Frozen Krill is positioned as a premium, highly purified krill option tailored for reptiles and amphibians that need a sterile, nutrient-dense food source. Its technical advantage is the brand's processing to reduce pathogens and maintain astaxanthin-rich krill nutrition, making it pricier but safer and more consistent than simple frozen shrimp options on this list. Compared with the other products here, Hikari trades higher cost for laboratory-style purity and predictable nutritional content useful for sensitive or immunocompromised pets.
Krill-rich punch
Color-pop boost
Krill-rich punch
Color-pop boost
Review Summary
"Highly accepted by aquatic reptiles and amphibians for consistent quality and nutrition; pricier than basic options but many owners say it’s worth the cost."
Bio-pure sparkle
Bio-pure krill formulated for high protein and easy digestion in reptiles and amphibians.
Bio-pure sparkle
Bio-pure krill formulated for high protein and easy digestion in reptiles and amphibians.
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Hikari Bio-Pure Frozen Krill is positioned as a premium, highly purified krill option tailored for reptiles and amphibians that need a sterile, nutrient-dense food source. Its technical advantage is the brand's processing to reduce pathogens and maintain astaxanthin-rich krill nutrition, making it pricier but safer and more consistent than simple frozen shrimp options on this list. Compared with the other products here, Hikari trades higher cost for laboratory-style purity and predictable nutritional content useful for sensitive or immunocompromised pets.
Krill-rich punch
Color-pop boost
Bio-pure sparkle
Bio-pure krill formulated for high protein and easy digestion in reptiles and amphibians.
Small, uniformly sized pieces suitable for turtles, frogs and salamanders.
Krill-rich punch
Color-pop boost
Bio-pure sparkle
Bio-pure krill formulated for high protein and easy digestion in reptiles and amphibians.
Small, uniformly sized pieces suitable for turtles, frogs and salamanders.
$8-15 CAD
San Francisco Bay Brand Frozen Mini Shrimp
San Francisco Bay Brand Frozen Mini Shrimp is a value-focused, small-size shrimp product ideal for frequently feeding small amphibians and juvenile reptiles. It undercuts premium brands on price while offering practical portioning and local availability, though it lacks the specialized pathogen-reduction claims of premium krill or mysis products. When compared to the others, this product stands out as the budget-friendly, everyday feeder option for routine diets and bulk purchases.
Mini-size ideal
Quick-thaw ready
Mini-size ideal
Quick-thaw ready
Review Summary
"Reliable, widely accepted frozen mini shrimp that offer good value and frequent acceptance by turtles and amphibians; occasional variability in size and thawing reported."
Tiny snack fiesta
Mini shrimp pieces designed for hatchlings and small amphibians for easy consumption.
Tiny snack fiesta
Mini shrimp pieces designed for hatchlings and small amphibians for easy consumption.
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
San Francisco Bay Brand Frozen Mini Shrimp is a value-focused, small-size shrimp product ideal for frequently feeding small amphibians and juvenile reptiles. It undercuts premium brands on price while offering practical portioning and local availability, though it lacks the specialized pathogen-reduction claims of premium krill or mysis products. When compared to the others, this product stands out as the budget-friendly, everyday feeder option for routine diets and bulk purchases.
Mini-size ideal
Quick-thaw ready
Tiny snack fiesta
Mini shrimp pieces designed for hatchlings and small amphibians for easy consumption.
Affordable frozen blocks for frequent feedings and portion control.
Mini-size ideal
Quick-thaw ready
Tiny snack fiesta
Mini shrimp pieces designed for hatchlings and small amphibians for easy consumption.
Affordable frozen blocks for frequent feedings and portion control.
$10-18 CAD
Omega One Frozen Shrimp
Omega One Frozen Shrimp delivers a balanced, widely available feeder shrimp with an emphasis on good fatty acid profiles and broad palatability for both reptiles and amphibians. Its strength is consistent supply and mid-range pricing, offering a middle ground between the low-cost mini shrimp and the higher-priced, technical options like Hikari or V2O. Relative to others on the list, Omega One is a reliable workhorse product for caretakers wanting nutritional value without specialty pricing or ultra-fine particle sizes.
Omega-rich boost
Fresh-smell appeal
Omega-rich boost
Fresh-smell appeal
Review Summary
"Solid nutritional profile and generally well accepted; some users report occasional freezer-burn or texture issues after thawing."
Color-bright zing
Whole shrimp with a high protein and omega profile to support growth and condition.
Color-bright zing
Whole shrimp with a high protein and omega profile to support growth and condition.
Recreational Enjoyment
Increased Safety & Security
Omega One Frozen Shrimp delivers a balanced, widely available feeder shrimp with an emphasis on good fatty acid profiles and broad palatability for both reptiles and amphibians. Its strength is consistent supply and mid-range pricing, offering a middle ground between the low-cost mini shrimp and the higher-priced, technical options like Hikari or V2O. Relative to others on the list, Omega One is a reliable workhorse product for caretakers wanting nutritional value without specialty pricing or ultra-fine particle sizes.
Omega-rich boost
Fresh-smell appeal
Color-bright zing
Whole shrimp with a high protein and omega profile to support growth and condition.
Popular with aquatic turtles and larger amphibians that need substantial feedings.
Omega-rich boost
Fresh-smell appeal
Color-bright zing
Whole shrimp with a high protein and omega profile to support growth and condition.
Popular with aquatic turtles and larger amphibians that need substantial feedings.
$12-22 CAD
V2O Frozen Mysis Shrimp
V2O Frozen Mysis Shrimp occupies the specialty nutrition niche with mysis shrimp prized for higher lipid and natural omega content, making it especially attractive for aquatic amphibians and carnivorous reptiles that need energy-dense feeds. Technically superior in essential fatty acids and palatability, it typically commands a premium but can improve condition and coloration more quickly than plain chopped or mini shrimp. Against the other offerings, V2O is the nutrient-dense, performance-oriented choice for hobbyists focused on growth and breeding outcomes.
Mysis protein punch
Hunt-stimulating lure
Mysis protein punch
Hunt-stimulating lure
Review Summary
"High-quality mysis shrimp prized by keepers of picky feeders for excellent acceptance and nutrition; more expensive and sometimes harder to find."
Ocean-scent tease
Mysis shrimp provide concentrated protein and natural carotenoids for coloration.
Ocean-scent tease
Mysis shrimp provide concentrated protein and natural carotenoids for coloration.
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
V2O Frozen Mysis Shrimp occupies the specialty nutrition niche with mysis shrimp prized for higher lipid and natural omega content, making it especially attractive for aquatic amphibians and carnivorous reptiles that need energy-dense feeds. Technically superior in essential fatty acids and palatability, it typically commands a premium but can improve condition and coloration more quickly than plain chopped or mini shrimp. Against the other offerings, V2O is the nutrient-dense, performance-oriented choice for hobbyists focused on growth and breeding outcomes.
Mysis protein punch
Hunt-stimulating lure
Ocean-scent tease
Mysis shrimp provide concentrated protein and natural carotenoids for coloration.
Small, nutrient-dense pieces ideal for aquatic salamanders, newts and juvenile turtles.
Mysis protein punch
Hunt-stimulating lure
Ocean-scent tease
Mysis shrimp provide concentrated protein and natural carotenoids for coloration.
Small, nutrient-dense pieces ideal for aquatic salamanders, newts and juvenile turtles.
$15-25 CAD
Ocean Nutrition Frozen Chopped Shrimp
Ocean Nutrition Frozen Chopped Shrimp is a convenient, chopped-format product designed for precise portioning and minimal waste for small reptiles and amphibians. Its chopped form and cost-efficient packaging make it a practical alternative to whole shrimp, offering ease of feeding similar to San Francisco Bay Brand but with a stronger focus on portion control and frozen stability. Compared with the premium krill and mysis options, Ocean Nutrition emphasizes convenience and affordability for routine feeding schedules.
Pre-chopped ease
Juvenile-friendly bits
Pre-chopped ease
Juvenile-friendly bits
Review Summary
"Handy chopped shrimp sized for small reptiles and amphibians and usually accepted; a portion of users find pieces inconsistent or slightly mushy after thawing."
Mess-free nibble
Chopped shrimp sized for small mouths and easier consumption by frogs and small turtles.
Mess-free nibble
Chopped shrimp sized for small mouths and easier consumption by frogs and small turtles.
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Ocean Nutrition Frozen Chopped Shrimp is a convenient, chopped-format product designed for precise portioning and minimal waste for small reptiles and amphibians. Its chopped form and cost-efficient packaging make it a practical alternative to whole shrimp, offering ease of feeding similar to San Francisco Bay Brand but with a stronger focus on portion control and frozen stability. Compared with the premium krill and mysis options, Ocean Nutrition emphasizes convenience and affordability for routine feeding schedules.
Pre-chopped ease
Juvenile-friendly bits
Mess-free nibble
Chopped shrimp sized for small mouths and easier consumption by frogs and small turtles.
Consistent particle size reduces waste and helps controlled portioning.
Pre-chopped ease
Juvenile-friendly bits
Mess-free nibble
Chopped shrimp sized for small mouths and easier consumption by frogs and small turtles.
Consistent particle size reduces waste and helps controlled portioning.
$9-16 CAD