Q: What is SAS Spectrum Red 30g?
A: SAS Spectrum Red is a premium shrimp pellet food specifically formulated to enhance and maintain red coloration in Caridina and Neocaridina shrimp. It is designed as a complete daily diet.
Q: Which shrimp is it designed for?
A: It is intended for red shrimp varieties such as Cherry Shrimp, Bloody Mary, Sakura Red, Red Rili, Crystal Red, and other red-coloured Caridina and Neocaridina strains.
Q: How does Spectrum Red enhance red coloration?
A: The food uses natural colour-enhancing ingredients including beetroot, krill, and astaxanthin to deepen and intensify red pigmentation without relying on artificial dyes.
Q: Can it be fed every day?
A: Yes. Spectrum Red is formulated as a staple diet and is suitable for daily feeding.
Q: What ingredients are used for colour enhancement?
A: The key colour-enhancing ingredients highlighted by the manufacturer are beetroot, krill, and astaxanthin, all selected for their natural pigment-supporting properties.
Q: Does it contain artificial colours, flavours, or additives?
A: No. SAS states that Spectrum Red contains no artificial colours, flavours, or additives. The red pellet colour comes from natural ingredients.
Q: What health benefits does it provide besides colour enhancement?
A: Spectrum Red contains the proprietary S.A.S blend of over 100 vitamins, minerals, and micro-elements that support shrimp health, moulting success, breeding performance, and fry survival.
Q: Is it suitable for baby shrimp (shrimplets)?
A: Yes. The manufacturer states that it can help improve fry survival and overall colony health, making it suitable as part of a complete feeding program.
Q: Will it turn other coloured shrimp red?
A: No. Food cannot change a shrimp's genetics. It may enhance existing red pigmentation, but it will not transform blue, black, yellow, or other coloured shrimp into red shrimp. Hobbyist discussions generally agree that colour foods mainly support existing genetics rather than create new colours.
Q: Do the pellets break down quickly in the water?
A: No. Retailers report that the pellets remain intact well and are designed not to break down rapidly, helping maintain water quality.
Q: How long does it take to see colour improvements?
A: The manufacturer does not provide a specific timeline. Most shrimp keepers who use colour-enhancing foods typically notice changes after several weeks of consistent feeding, depending on genetics, water quality, and overall health.
Q: Is it made with Australian ingredients?
A: Yes. Spectrum Red uses premium Australian-sourced ingredients, including beetroot, krill, and astaxanthin.
Q: How should it be stored?
A: Store in a cool, dry place and discard the contents approximately three months after opening to maintain freshness.
Q: What makes Spectrum Red different from regular shrimp food?
A: Unlike general-purpose shrimp foods, Spectrum Red is specifically formulated around red colour enhancement while still providing complete nutrition and long-term health support.
