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product_id: 531913414
title: "Critters Direct Live Freshwater Scuds (gammarus, sp) Qty-100"
brand: "critters direct"
price: "€ 75.09"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Critters Direct"
url: https://www.desertcart.fi/products/531913414-critters-direct-live-freshwater-scuds-gammarus-sp-qty-100
store_origin: FI
region: Finland
---

# 100+ live scuds per pack Rapid breeding omnivores Temp-sensitive shipping (35-85°F) Critters Direct Live Freshwater Scuds (gammarus, sp) Qty-100

**Brand:** critters direct
**Price:** € 75.09
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🦐 Keep your tank thriving with nature’s own clean-up crew!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Critters Direct Live Freshwater Scuds (gammarus, sp) Qty-100 by critters direct
- **How much does it cost?** € 75.09 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fi](https://www.desertcart.fi/products/531913414-critters-direct-live-freshwater-scuds-gammarus-sp-qty-100)

## Best For

- critters direct enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted critters direct brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Live Arrival Guarantee:** Guaranteed live delivery ensures your aquatic ecosystem gets off to a healthy start.
- • **Ultimate Algae Eradicator:** Scuds devour algae faster than any other natural cleaner, keeping your tank pristine.
- • **Versatile Tank Compatibility:** Perfect for all life stages and breed sizes, ideal for shrimp tanks and fish habitats alike.
- • **Self-Sustaining Clean-Up Crew:** Rapid breeders that thrive on leftover food, algae, and organic waste—minimal maintenance required.
- • **Eco-Friendly Aquarium Solution:** Natural, chemical-free algae control and live fish food in one sustainable package.

## Overview

Critters Direct Live Freshwater Scuds (Qty 100) are hardy, omnivorous crustaceans ranging from 1/16” and up, designed to rapidly clean algae and organic waste in freshwater aquariums. They breed quickly, require no special care, and arrive guaranteed alive, making them an essential, eco-friendly addition for aquarium owners seeking a natural, efficient algae control and live fish food solution.

## Description

Live Freshwater Scuds (gammarus, sp) Qty-100, By Critters Direct

Review: Recommended - Update: it’s has been 8 months since I ordered and the scuds are going strong— I bought 100 but I reckon I have many hundreds now. Some eventually hitched a ride into my newer 55 gallon shrimp tank and they breed like crazy so I now have a ridiculous amount of scuds now. I have not been able to prove that my puffers, guppies or bettas eat them so at this point they are just weird tiny little creatures flying around my shrimp tanks and hogging all the shrimp food. The only annoying thing is that they are so tiny and so plentiful that you can’t really have them in a tank that has any filter besides a sponge filter because they will get sucked into the other filters and then you have to figure out how to save their lives when you’re cleaning your filter. Original review: I didn't count them obviously but they were all alive and there were some detritus worms as well which is a bonus. If I could do anything different I would order more especially if you're getting these to put in a tank with livestock that would eat them (puffers, guppies, etc.). I love how active and fast they are. I know they act as a clean up crew and I kinda like their appearance more than all the bladder snails that clean up tanks. I made sure to have lots of plants, moss and places for them to hide so hopeful they can escape all the predators in my tanks and still do their clean up job. They're definitely the most expensive aquatic livestock I've ever bought so I definitely hope they can escape the fish. They are obvious to spot in a tank, not small like copepods. Expensive but I'll probably order again and just keep them in their own nano tank because having them in a tank with established other fish is stressful, I did a water change and siphoned the substrate and had to net them out. It arrived faster than the original estimate.
Review: Repeat customer! - Really good buy! All scuds arrivealive. I have guppies, corydoras catfish, kuli loaches and a African dwarf frog. They all love eating these, so I buy every 2 or 3 months to replenish the colony. They only scuds that don't manage to be eaten are the ones that end up in the filters

## Features

- SHIPPING ALERT: If your local temp is below 35 or above 85 degrees F your package will ship "HOLD FOR PICK UP" at your local post office. You will be notified where and when your package has shipped
- You'll receive 100+ (combination of juveniles and adults) Freshwater Scuds ranging in length from 1/16” and up
- Scuds breed rapidly and require no special food or water treatments
- They’re omnivores feeding on left over fish food, algae, fish fesses and organic matter in and around their habitat
- There are no better algae eaters than Scuds. They will quickly devour all algae in their habitat; LIVE ARRIVAL GUARANTEE !!!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0C5DYCY8N |
| ASIN  | B0C5DYCY8N |
| Age Range Description | All Life Stages |
| Best Sellers Rank | #25,990 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #224 in Aquarium Fish Food |
| Brand Name | Critters Direct |
| Breed Recommendation | All Breed Sizes |
| Color | Brown |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (140) |
| Date First Available | June 9, 2022 |
| Date First Available  | June 9, 2022 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 7 x 7 x 6 inches |
| Item Weight | 1 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Critters Direct |
| Manufacturer  | Critters Direct |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Package Dimensions  | 7 x 7 x 6 inches; 1 Pounds |
| Size | 100 count |
| Specific Uses for Product | Algea Cleanup Crew, Live Fish Food |
| Style | Modern |
| Target Audience Keyword | Aquarium Owners, Fish Owners, Fish Breeders, fish |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Critters Direct
- **Item Form:** Freshwater Scuds
- **Item Weight:** 1 Pounds
- **Number of Pieces:** 100
- **Package Weight:** 16 ounces

## Images

![Critters Direct Live Freshwater Scuds (gammarus, sp) Qty-100 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61J-g673ckL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Recommended
*by N***Y on April 9, 2025*

Update: it’s has been 8 months since I ordered and the scuds are going strong— I bought 100 but I reckon I have many hundreds now. Some eventually hitched a ride into my newer 55 gallon shrimp tank and they breed like crazy so I now have a ridiculous amount of scuds now. I have not been able to prove that my puffers, guppies or bettas eat them so at this point they are just weird tiny little creatures flying around my shrimp tanks and hogging all the shrimp food. The only annoying thing is that they are so tiny and so plentiful that you can’t really have them in a tank that has any filter besides a sponge filter because they will get sucked into the other filters and then you have to figure out how to save their lives when you’re cleaning your filter. Original review: I didn't count them obviously but they were all alive and there were some detritus worms as well which is a bonus. If I could do anything different I would order more especially if you're getting these to put in a tank with livestock that would eat them (puffers, guppies, etc.). I love how active and fast they are. I know they act as a clean up crew and I kinda like their appearance more than all the bladder snails that clean up tanks. I made sure to have lots of plants, moss and places for them to hide so hopeful they can escape all the predators in my tanks and still do their clean up job. They're definitely the most expensive aquatic livestock I've ever bought so I definitely hope they can escape the fish. They are obvious to spot in a tank, not small like copepods. Expensive but I'll probably order again and just keep them in their own nano tank because having them in a tank with established other fish is stressful, I did a water change and siphoned the substrate and had to net them out. It arrived faster than the original estimate.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Repeat customer!
*by D***E on December 26, 2025*

Really good buy! All scuds arrivealive. I have guppies, corydoras catfish, kuli loaches and a African dwarf frog. They all love eating these, so I buy every 2 or 3 months to replenish the colony. They only scuds that don't manage to be eaten are the ones that end up in the filters

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for my fish
*by M***L on January 2, 2026*

I bought 200 of these, thinking they'd be able to hide in my tank and reproduce over time. Little did I know my 4 Platys and 3 African dwarf frogs would wipe these guys out in a day! Lesson learned. They came alive and well in the mail. They were very active and made my fish very happy for a day. I will be buying more in the future to keep in a separate tank

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*Store origin: FI*
*Last updated: 2026-02-21*