Q: What is SAS Spectrum Gold 30g?
A: SAS Spectrum Gold is a premium shrimp pellet food formulated specifically to enhance and maintain gold/yellow coloration in Caridina and Neocaridina shrimp. It is designed as a complete staple diet.
Q: Which shrimp is it designed for?
A: It is intended for yellow and gold shrimp varieties, including Yellow Neocaridina, Golden Back Yellow, Golden Bee Shrimp, and other yellow-coloured strains.
Q: How does Spectrum Gold enhance yellow coloration?
A: It uses natural colour-enhancing ingredients, particularly bee pollen and pumpkin, to accentuate yellow pigments without artificial dyes.
Q: Can it be fed every day?
A: Yes. Spectrum Gold is formulated as a staple daily diet and provides complete nutrition for long-term use.
Q: What ingredients are used for colour enhancement?
A: The primary natural colour-enhancing ingredients highlighted by the manufacturer are bee pollen and pumpkin, both sourced from Australian ingredients.
Q: Does it contain artificial colours, flavours, or additives?
A: No. The manufacturer states that Spectrum Gold contains no artificial colours, flavours, or additives.
Q: What health benefits does it provide besides colour enhancement?
A: Spectrum Gold contains the proprietary S.A.S blend of over 100 vitamins, minerals, and micro-elements intended to support overall health, moulting success, breeding performance, and shrimp fry survival.
Q: Is it suitable for baby shrimp (shrimplets)?
A: Yes. The manufacturer indicates that it supports shrimp fry survival and can be used as part of a complete feeding program for all life stages.
Q: Will it turn other coloured shrimp yellow?
A: No. Food cannot change a shrimp's genetics. It may help maintain or slightly enhance existing yellow pigmentation, but it will not transform blue, black, red, or other coloured shrimp into yellow shrimp. Community feedback from shrimp keepers generally supports this understanding.
Q: Do the pellets break down quickly in the water?
A: No. The pellets are designed to remain intact and resist breaking down rapidly, helping maintain water quality.
Q: Is it made with Australian ingredients?
A: Yes. Spectrum Gold is formulated using Australian-sourced natural ingredients, including bee pollen and pumpkin.
Q: How should it be stored?
A: Store the food in a cool, dry place. The manufacturer recommends discarding the contents approximately three months after opening for maximum freshness.
