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Top 4 Crab and Lobster Foods

By Shirlie Sharpe, About.com

Every crab or lobster owner has asked the same question, “What do I feed them?” Although there is not a wide selection of foods made specifically for crustaceans, a few good ones are on the market. In addition to those, brine shrimp pellets are readily accepted by crabs and lobsters, and are a great supplementary food.

1. HBH Crab and Lobster Bites

HBH Crab
Crab & Lobster Bites sink quickly to the bottom of the aquarium to allow the crustacean time to consume the food. Just a few dense, nutrient-rich pellets give crabs and lobsters the balanced nutrition they need.
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2. Hikari Tropical Crab Cuisine

Hikari Crab
Hikari crab cuisine is high in calcium and other nutrients required by crustaceans such as lobsters, crayfish and crabs. The hard pellets sink rapidly and do not foul the water

3. Wardley Brine Shrimp Pellets

Excellent sinking shrimp pellets that any aquatic crab or lobster will relish. Be sure to promptly remove any uneaten portions, as it will cloud the water.
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4. Osi Brine Shrimp Pellets

OSI shrimp pellets sink rapidly, and are high in shrimp content – a favorite food for crabs, crayfish, and lobsters.

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