Whole-Prey Nutrition

Natural Feeding. Made More Convenient.

Agcore Whole-Prey Nutrition is a nutrient-dense aquatic food made with whole minnows and Spirulina. Simply mix it with water to create a fresh, moist food that encourages natural feeding behavior and disperses as animals feed—allowing more fish throughout the aquarium an opportunity to eat.

Designed for freshwater and marine species, turtles, and other aquatic animals, Whole-Prey Nutrition combines the appeal of whole-prey ingredients with the convenience of a shelf-stable dry product.

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Why Whole-Prey Nutrition?

Many aquatic animals naturally consume whole prey—not isolated proteins or heavily processed ingredients. Whole minnows provide a broad nutritional profile that includes muscle tissue, organs, bone, skin, and naturally occurring marine nutrients.

Agcore combines whole minnows with Spirulina to create a versatile food that is easy to store, prepare, portion, and feed.

• Whole minnows as the primary ingredient
• Enhanced with nutrient-dense Spirulina
• No thawing or freezer storage required
• Prepare only the amount needed
• Encourages an active feeding response
• Suitable for freshwater and marine applications
• Developed for home aquariums and professional animal-care facilities

Choose the Right Formula

Sinking Formula

Designed for fish and aquatic animals that feed below the surface or along the bottom of the aquarium. The prepared food sinks into the water column, where it gradually separates as animals strike and feed.

Ideal for many freshwater and marine fish, bottom-feeding species, turtles, and mixed-species exhibits.

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Floating Formula

Designed for surface-feeding fish and aquatic animals. The prepared food remains accessible near the surface, making feeding activity easier to observe and helping caretakers monitor consumption.

Ideal for surface feeders, pond fish, turtles, and animals accustomed to feeding at or near the water’s surface.

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More Than a Pellet

Whole-Prey Nutrition is prepared as a moist food rather than fed as a conventional dry pellet. Once placed in the aquarium, fish can strike the food and pull away small pieces. As feeding continues, particles spread through the surrounding water, giving animals of different sizes and feeding positions an opportunity to participate.

This makes Whole-Prey Nutrition particularly useful for mixed-species aquariums and exhibits where one large animal might otherwise capture an entire piece of food.

A Shelf-Stable Alternative to Frozen Food

Frozen aquatic foods can offer strong palatability, but they also require freezer space, thawing, handling, and careful portion management. Whole-Prey Nutrition provides another way to offer a moist, whole-food feeding experience.

Whole-Prey Nutrition	Traditional Frozen Foods
Shelf-stable before mixing	Requires freezer storage
Prepare only what is needed	Often thawed in fixed portions
Easy to measure and customize	Portion sizes may be less flexible
Lower shipping and storage complexity	Requires frozen handling and shipping
Made fresh with water at feeding time	Must be thawed before feeding

Whole-Prey Nutrition does not have to replace every food in an animal’s feeding program. It can be used as a primary food where appropriate, as part of a varied feeding rotation, or as an enrichment food.

How to Prepare

1. Place the desired amount of Whole-Prey Nutrition in a clean container.
2. Add water gradually and mix until the desired consistency is reached.
3. Allow the mixture to hydrate briefly.
4. Form into a ball, portion, strip, or feeding shape appropriate for your animals.
5. Place directly into the aquarium or attach to a suitable feeding surface when desired.

Start with a small amount and observe feeding activity. Remove uneaten food and adjust future portions based on the number, size, and feeding behavior of the animals.

Prepared food should be used promptly. Do not store unused wet mixture unless specifically directed on the package.

Flexible Feeding for Different Aquariums

Whole-Prey Nutrition can be prepared in different consistencies and portion sizes:

• Softer mixture for smaller fish and community tanks
• Firmer portions for larger fish and turtles
• Small balls or pieces for targeted feeding
• Larger portions for professional exhibits
• Applied to aquarium surfaces for grazing and viewing enrichment

Because every aquarium is different, feeding amounts should be based on animal size, species, water temperature, feeding frequency, and the other foods being offered.

Developed by Agcore Foods

Agcore Foods develops nutrient-dense foods for aquatic and exotic animals by combining natural ingredients with practical food science.

Our Whole-Prey Nutrition formulas were developed through hands-on feeding observations and collaboration with experienced aquatic-animal professionals.

Nature is our blueprint. Science is our tool. Nutrition is our purpose.

For Aquariums, Zoos, Retailers and Animal-Care Professionals

Professional sizes, samples, wholesale opportunities, and private-label programs may be available.

Tell us about your species, exhibit, current feeding program, and nutritional challenge. We will help determine whether Whole-Prey Nutrition is a good fit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Whole-Prey Nutrition need to be refrigerated?

The dry product is shelf-stable and does not require freezer storage. Keep the package sealed and store it in a cool, dry location. Once mixed with water, prepare only what you expect to use promptly.

Is it fed dry or mixed with water?

Whole-Prey Nutrition is designed to be mixed with water before feeding. This creates a fresh, moist texture and allows the food to be formed into portions appropriate for the animals being fed.

Can it replace frozen food?

It may replace or reduce frozen food in some feeding programs, but every species and facility has different nutritional requirements. It can also be used as part of a varied feeding rotation or as an enrichment food.

Can I use it in freshwater and saltwater aquariums?

Yes. Whole-Prey Nutrition is designed for both freshwater and marine applications. Choose the sinking or floating formula based on where your animals naturally feed.

Will it cloud the water?

Some particles are intentionally released as animals strike the prepared food. This allows smaller or less dominant animals to feed. Begin with conservative portions and avoid overfeeding to maintain water quality.

Is it suitable for professional aquariums and zoos?

Yes. Agcore offers larger packaging, samples, and feeding support for qualifying aquariums, zoos, retailers, and animal-care facilities.

Bring Whole-Prey Feeding to Your Aquarium

Choose the formula that best matches your animals’ natural feeding behavior.

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