Hikari Bio-Pure Frozen Brine Shrimp
Hikari Bio-Pure Frozen Brine Shrimp earns a best-in-class spot for amphibian micro prey because its frozen-processing and quality control emphasize low pathogen risk and consistent nauplii size, giving predictable nutrition and feeding responses compared with raw live sources. Compared with freeze-dried and live options on this list, Hikari’s frozen format balances freshness and ease of use while often offering better cost-per-feed than specialty frozen copepods or continuously produced live nauplii.
High protein boost
Portion-control cubes
High protein boost
Portion-control cubes
Review Summary
"Users praise Hikari Bio-Pure Frozen Brine Shrimp for consistent freshness, cleanliness, and strong acceptance by amphibians, with the convenience of frozen blocks; some report minor issues with thawing mess and occasional freezer burn if not stored properly."
Little ice nuggets
Cryo-frozen to preserve nutrients and vitamins.
Little ice nuggets
Cryo-frozen to preserve nutrients and vitamins.
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
Hikari Bio-Pure Frozen Brine Shrimp earns a best-in-class spot for amphibian micro prey because its frozen-processing and quality control emphasize low pathogen risk and consistent nauplii size, giving predictable nutrition and feeding responses compared with raw live sources. Compared with freeze-dried and live options on this list, Hikari’s frozen format balances freshness and ease of use while often offering better cost-per-feed than specialty frozen copepods or continuously produced live nauplii.
High protein boost
Portion-control cubes
Little ice nuggets
Cryo-frozen to preserve nutrients and vitamins.
High protein with minimal fillers, tailored for micro-prey feeding.
High protein boost
Portion-control cubes
Little ice nuggets
Cryo-frozen to preserve nutrients and vitamins.
High protein with minimal fillers, tailored for micro-prey feeding.
$6-12 CAD
Omega One Freeze-Dried Brine Shrimp
Omega One Freeze-Dried Brine Shrimp is a market-leading convenience option valued for shelf stability and minimal prep, making it attractive for hobbyists who need quick, low-waste feeding solutions for amphibians. While it sacrifices some of the hydration and live-movement stimulus provided by frozen or live products, its long shelf life and simple dosing typically make it more economical for casual keepers than regularly purchasing live cultures or deep-frozen specialty prey.
Shelf-stable energy
Quick rehydration
Shelf-stable energy
Quick rehydration
Review Summary
"Buyers appreciate Omega One Freeze-Dried Brine Shrimp for its shelf-stability, convenience, and good palatability, though a minority note oiliness, dust, and slightly lower perceived nutrition compared with frozen products."
Crunchy sea confetti
Freeze-dried for long shelf life without refrigeration.
Crunchy sea confetti
Freeze-dried for long shelf life without refrigeration.
Time-Saving Convenience
Recreational Enjoyment
Omega One Freeze-Dried Brine Shrimp is a market-leading convenience option valued for shelf stability and minimal prep, making it attractive for hobbyists who need quick, low-waste feeding solutions for amphibians. While it sacrifices some of the hydration and live-movement stimulus provided by frozen or live products, its long shelf life and simple dosing typically make it more economical for casual keepers than regularly purchasing live cultures or deep-frozen specialty prey.
Shelf-stable energy
Quick rehydration
Crunchy sea confetti
Freeze-dried for long shelf life without refrigeration.
Retains essential oils and proteins important for amphibian growth.
Shelf-stable energy
Quick rehydration
Crunchy sea confetti
Freeze-dried for long shelf life without refrigeration.
Retains essential oils and proteins important for amphibian growth.
San Francisco Bay Brand Frozen Daphnia
San Francisco Bay Brand Frozen Daphnia stands out for amphibian feeding because daphnia are a freshwater microprey that closely match many amphibian larvae diets, offering good gut-content and fiber that brine shrimp lack. Frozen daphnia combine species-appropriate nutrition with the cleanliness of commercial processing, and compared with freeze-dried brine shrimp and live nauplii, they offer a middle ground of natural feeding cues and easier storage without the logistics of hatching live cultures.
Tiny live swimmers
Calcium-rich nibble
Tiny live swimmers
Calcium-rich nibble
Review Summary
"San Francisco Bay Brand Frozen Daphnia is commonly recommended for reliable quality and strong acceptance by amphibians, with occasional complaints about packaging size, uneven thawing, and price."
Daphnia snowstorm
Frozen Daphnia provide natural grazing material and fiber.
Daphnia snowstorm
Frozen Daphnia provide natural grazing material and fiber.
Recreational Enjoyment
San Francisco Bay Brand Frozen Daphnia stands out for amphibian feeding because daphnia are a freshwater microprey that closely match many amphibian larvae diets, offering good gut-content and fiber that brine shrimp lack. Frozen daphnia combine species-appropriate nutrition with the cleanliness of commercial processing, and compared with freeze-dried brine shrimp and live nauplii, they offer a middle ground of natural feeding cues and easier storage without the logistics of hatching live cultures.
Tiny live swimmers
Calcium-rich nibble
Daphnia snowstorm
Frozen Daphnia provide natural grazing material and fiber.
Small size appropriate for larval and micro-prey-accepting amphibians.
Tiny live swimmers
Calcium-rich nibble
Daphnia snowstorm
Frozen Daphnia provide natural grazing material and fiber.
Small size appropriate for larval and micro-prey-accepting amphibians.
$7-16 CAD
Aqua Excellence Live Baby Brine Shrimp
Aqua Excellence Live Baby Brine Shrimp is the top choice when feeding response and maximum nutritional freshness matter, since newly hatched live nauplii provide strong movement cues and intact lipid profiles that frozen or dried forms cannot fully replicate. The trade-off is higher handling and short shelf life—live nauplii typically cost more operationally than frozen or freeze-dried products but can substantially improve feeding uptake in picky or high-performance amphibians.
Highly attractive
Stimulates feeding instinct
Highly attractive
Stimulates feeding instinct
Review Summary
"Aqua Excellence Live Baby Brine Shrimp are valued for high hatch rates and lively nauplii that readily attract amphibians, but customers sometimes experience variability in shipping survival and inconsistent concentration per vial."
Live breakfast party
Supplied live for maximum palatability and strong feeding response.
Live breakfast party
Supplied live for maximum palatability and strong feeding response.
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
Aqua Excellence Live Baby Brine Shrimp is the top choice when feeding response and maximum nutritional freshness matter, since newly hatched live nauplii provide strong movement cues and intact lipid profiles that frozen or dried forms cannot fully replicate. The trade-off is higher handling and short shelf life—live nauplii typically cost more operationally than frozen or freeze-dried products but can substantially improve feeding uptake in picky or high-performance amphibians.
Highly attractive
Stimulates feeding instinct
Live breakfast party
Supplied live for maximum palatability and strong feeding response.
Excellent for conditioning amphibians and encouraging natural hunting behavior.
Highly attractive
Stimulates feeding instinct
Live breakfast party
Supplied live for maximum palatability and strong feeding response.
Excellent for conditioning amphibians and encouraging natural hunting behavior.
$12-25 CAD
Canadian Aquatics Frozen Cyclops
Canadian Aquatics Frozen Cyclops offers a specialty microprey option prized for copepod nutrition and size diversity, supplying fatty acids and natural prey types that better mimic some wild amphibian diets than plain brine shrimp. Although usually pricier than common brine shrimp products and requiring freezer storage like other frozen items on this list, frozen cyclops provide a technical advantage for keepers seeking richer, behaviorally appropriate prey for medium-sized larvae and juveniles.
Nutrient-dense morsels
Ideal size variety
Nutrient-dense morsels
Ideal size variety
Review Summary
"Canadian Aquatics Frozen Cyclops are appreciated for adding dietary variety and good nutrition for amphibians, though users report occasional variability in thaw quality, packaging issues, and limited availability."
Tiny one-eyed dinner
Cyclops are tiny, nutrient-dense copepods ideal for very small larvae.
Tiny one-eyed dinner
Cyclops are tiny, nutrient-dense copepods ideal for very small larvae.
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
Canadian Aquatics Frozen Cyclops offers a specialty microprey option prized for copepod nutrition and size diversity, supplying fatty acids and natural prey types that better mimic some wild amphibian diets than plain brine shrimp. Although usually pricier than common brine shrimp products and requiring freezer storage like other frozen items on this list, frozen cyclops provide a technical advantage for keepers seeking richer, behaviorally appropriate prey for medium-sized larvae and juveniles.
Nutrient-dense morsels
Ideal size variety
Tiny one-eyed dinner
Cyclops are tiny, nutrient-dense copepods ideal for very small larvae.
Frozen format reduces pathogen risk while preserving natural diet.
Nutrient-dense morsels
Ideal size variety
Tiny one-eyed dinner
Cyclops are tiny, nutrient-dense copepods ideal for very small larvae.
Frozen format reduces pathogen risk while preserving natural diet.
$8-18 CAD