Description:
Xtreme Wrigglers® are a unique sinking fish food designed to imitate the movement and appeal of natural live foods. If you’re looking for a reliable alternative to live foods like daphnia or mosquito larvae, these wriggling sticks provide the same feeding excitement without the hassle of sourcing or storing live food.
Made with krill as a primary ingredient, these small 1mm sinking sticks slowly twist and move through the water column as they sink. This wriggling motion quickly grabs the attention of fish and often triggers an enthusiastic feeding response throughout the aquarium. The rich krill aroma also helps encourage even shy or picky fish to feed.
The recipe contains a balanced blend of krill, shrimp, and vegetable proteins, providing highly digestible nutrition while helping support vibrant natural colours and overall fish health. As the sticks sink gradually, fish at different levels of the aquarium can feed naturally without excessive food immediately settling on the substrate.
Xtreme Wrigglers® are an excellent supplementary food for many freshwater community fish including livebearers, rainbowfish, rasboras, guppies, tetras, and smaller cichlids. They can also be very effective for encouraging feeding in more selective species such as puffers, gobies, and knife fish.
In our own fish room, foods from the Xtreme range have proven to be a trusted staple. Wrigglers® in particular often trigger an immediate feeding response, with fish bringing out their natural hunting instincts and quickly chasing the wriggling sticks as they move through the water column.
For the best results, many aquarists rotate between a few different foods to provide a more varied and balanced diet. Wrigglers® can be offered alongside other foods in the Xtreme range as part of a regular feeding routine.
Packaged in convenient resealable zipper pouches, the food stays fresh and easy to access while helping keep moisture out between feedings.
Suitable for regular feeding as part of a varied and balanced diet for freshwater tropical fish, particularly bettas, discus, and selective or wild-caught species.
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Diet & Compatibility:
Xtreme Wrigglers® are designed to mimic the movement and appeal of natural live foods such as mosquito larvae and daphnia, making them particularly attractive to insectivorous and carnivorous aquarium species.
They are an excellent supplementary food for tropical community fish including guppies, tetras, rasboras, rainbowfish, livebearers, and many smaller cichlids. The small 1mm sinking sticks allow fish at multiple levels of the aquarium to feed naturally as the food slowly moves through the water column.
Due to their strong krill aroma and wriggling action, Wrigglers® can also be useful for encouraging feeding in selective or shy species such as puffers, gobies, and knife fish.
For omnivorous species, we recommend supplementing this food alongside a plant or spirulina-based diet such as Xtreme Spirulina Flakes to help ensure balanced nutrition and support long-term fish health.
For optimal nutrition and long-term fish health, we recommend offering Wrigglers® as part of a varied diet alongside other high-quality foods.
Guaranteed Analysis
- Approx. 1mm Sinking Food Sticks
Crude Protein (Min) – 48.8%, Crude Fat (Min) – 9.8%, Crude Fibre (Max) – 4.8%, Phosphorus (Min) – 1.4%, Moisture (Max) – 4.9%, Ash (Max) – 12.8%
No added hormones
Ingredients
Fish Meal, Wheat Flour, Krill Meal, Shrimp Meal, Soy Protein Concentrate, Grain Distillers Dried Yeast, Algae Meal-Dried (Spirulina), Corn Starch, Soy Lecithin, Paprika, Dicalcium Phosphate, Squid Meal, Xanthophyll, Choline Chloride, Fish Oil, Anise Oil, L-Ascorbyl-2 Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Canthaxanthin, Astaxanthin, Beta Carotene, Manganese Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Iron Proteinate, Cobalt Proteinate, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E Supplement), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin-5-Phosphate, Niacin, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Source of Vitamin K Activity), Folic Acid, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, TBHQ (Preservative)
Feeding Guide:
Feed only what your fish can consume within 1-4 minutes, removing any uneaten food if necessary to maintain good water quality.
For most aquariums, feeding a small amount twice daily or a larger amount once per day is more than sufficient. Many fish benefit from lighter feeding schedules, as this allows time for proper digestion and helps reduce common issues such as constipation, bloating, and internal blockages.
In our own fish room, we often feed a larger amount every 2–3 days rather than daily. This approach helps keep fish active, improves digestion, and supports long-term health, especially in species prone to digestive issues.
For fast-growing juveniles or fry, smaller portions daily may need to be offered more frequently if required, provided water quality is closely monitored.
As with all foods, adjust feeding frequency and portion size based on your fish species, tank size and filtration.
Want to know more about which foods suit your fish? Our guide to choosing the right food covers every food type, which species they're best suited for, how we feed our fish and how to build a varied diet your fish will thrive on
Xtreme Wrigglers - Slow Sinking Krill Sticks Resealable Pouch Bag - 1mm - 56g
Xtreme Wrigglers - Slow Sinking Krill Sticks Resealable Pouch Bag - 1mm - 56g
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Why Purchase Food From Us — Our Guarantee & Shipping Info
Why Purchase Food From Us — Our Guarantee & Shipping Info
✅ Quality Food - High Quality fish food carefully formulated to support natural growth, colour, digestion, and long-term health, helping your fish thrive at every stage of life.
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Tips Before You Buy — Food & Diet Guidance
Tips Before You Buy — Food & Diet Guidance
💡 Not all fish eat the same diet - Take a moment to understand your fish’s natural feeding habits and nutritional needs before choosing a food.
🐟 Some species thrive on high protein - while others do best with a more balanced or plant-supplemented diet. Offering variety helps support digestion, colour, and long-term health.
🌿 Omnivorous fish benefit from mixed feeding - If your fish eat both plant and animal matter, consider rotating foods rather than relying on a single option.
✅ High-quality, hand-picked foods - We source brands and formulas that meet the nutritional needs of all freshwater fish.
✍️ Unsure what’s right for your fish? -Visit our Education or Blog sections for feeding guides, or reach out via our chat, we’re always happy to help you choose with confidence.
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Feeding Compatibility
✅ Ideal For
- Bettas — Excellent for triggering feeding response
- Discus — Selective feeders that respond well to live-food mimics
- Wild-Caught & Fussy Fish — Species that ignore standard dry foods
- Carnivorous Community Fish — Larger Tetras, Rainbowfish, small Cichlids
❌ Not Recommended For
- Strict Herbivores — African Cichlids, Silver Dollars, Mollies
- Shrimp — High protein krill content not ideal as a staple
- Nano Fish — 1mm sticks may be too large for very small mouths
Wrigglers fill a specific gap for customers keeping fish that are difficult to wean onto dry food. The movement trigger is genuinely effective for species that ignore standard pellets, and the krill-based formula means it's nutritionally worthwhile rather than just a novelty. It's also a useful conditioning food for fish being prepared for breeding.
