Frozen APF (sterilized) Marine Polychaete Worms

Sterilized by Gamma Irradiation - Esterilizado por Irradiación Gamma

Frozen Ocean Frozen Marine Polychaete Worms: Essential Nutrition for Peak Aquatic Health and Reproduction

Frozen Ocean offers premium quality frozen marine polychaete worms, recognized as a vital dietary component for achieving optimal health, maturation, and reproductive success in shrimp broodstock and various fish species.
These marine worms are a natural powerhouse of essential nutrients, boasting high concentrations of beneficial Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. This provides a critical source of lipids, including significant levels of DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) and EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid). These fatty acids are crucial for energy, cell membrane function, and play a key role in the development and function of the brain and vision in aquatic organisms.
Beyond their rich fatty acid profile, Frozen Ocean polychaetes deliver substantial amounts of high-quality protein, essential for growth and tissue development. They also provide valuable vitamins, including Vitamin E and Vitamin C, which act as important antioxidants, supporting immune function, reducing stress, and improving overall disease resistance in both shrimp and fish. This comprehensive nutrient profile contributes to enhanced growth rates, improved survival, increased spawning frequency, and higher quality offspring.

The Advantage of Sterilization: Enhanced Biosecurity and Health

A key benefit of Frozen Ocean frozen marine polychaete worms is that they are sterilized. This critical process eliminates harmful bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can be present in unsterilized live or raw feeds. By using a sterilized product, you significantly reduce the risk of introducing pathogens into your aquaculture system, thereby preventing disease outbreaks and safeguarding the health of your valuable aquatic stock. This enhanced biosecurity translates to lower mortality rates, reduced need for costly treatments, and ultimately, a more stable and productive aquaculture environment. The sterilization process ensures you're providing the purest form of nutrition, giving your aquatic organisms the best chance to thrive without the added stress of potential contaminants.

SPF (Specific Pathogen-Free) status means the product has been tested and found to be free of a specific list of pathogens. The risk associated with an SPF product is related to pathogens not on that list, or to potential breaches in biosecurity after testing. Although APF (All Pathogen-Free) and SPF are been widely used for feeds, this are terms used to describe a stock of live animals that have been raised in a pathogen-free environment, not a processed, sterilized product. Utilizing Frozen Ocean frozen marine polychaetes in aquaculture diets offers a reliable and biosecure feed source, often serving as a superior alternative or supplement to traditional feeds, contributing to more sustainable practices. Conveniently frozen to preserve their peak nutritional value, Frozen Ocean marine polychaete worms maintain their quality for up to 3 years when stored continuously at a temperature equal to or below -18°C (0.4°F). This ensures a consistent and readily available supply of this essential feed for your aquaculture needs.

Typical Nutritional Values:

Because this is a natural product, the information on this label is provided to the best of our knowledge and belief on the understanding that they do not represent any warranty concerning the existence of specific characteristics in our products.

Nutritional Value [Dry Basis]

Crude Protein % (min)

48%

Total Fat % (min)

10%

Moisture % (max)

89%

Ingredients:

Polychaetes (Nereis sp). Whole animals.

100%

Packaging: 15, 18 and 20 one kg bags per insulated box.

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