--- product_id: 531913414 title: "Critters Direct Live Freshwater Scuds (gammarus, sp) Qty-100" brand: "critters direct" price: "278.54 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Critters Direct" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/531913414-critters-direct-live-freshwater-scuds-gammarus-sp-qty-100 store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Natural algae-eating omnivores 100+ live scuds per pack Temp-sensitive shipping (35-85°F) Critters Direct Live Freshwater Scuds (gammarus, sp) Qty-100 **Brand:** critters direct **Price:** 278.54 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌿 Elevate your aquarium’s ecosystem with the unstoppable freshwater scud squad! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Critters Direct Live Freshwater Scuds (gammarus, sp) Qty-100 by critters direct - **How much does it cost?** 278.54 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/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:** Your scuds arrive healthy and ready to thrive in your aquatic habitat. - • **Ultimate Algae Control:** Say goodbye to algae with nature’s most efficient freshwater cleaners. - • **Rapid Population Growth:** Watch your clean-up crew multiply effortlessly with fast-breeding scuds. - • **Stress-Free Maintenance:** No special food or water treatments needed—just add and enjoy. - • **Eco-Friendly Tank Cleanup:** Omnivorous scavengers that recycle leftover food and organic matter naturally. ## Overview Critters Direct Live Freshwater Scuds come in a pack of 100+ hardy, fast-breeding omnivores ranging from 1/16” and up. These natural algae eaters thrive without special care, efficiently cleaning leftover food, algae, and organic debris in freshwater tanks. With temperature-sensitive shipping and a live arrival guarantee, they’re the perfect eco-friendly addition to maintain a vibrant, balanced aquatic environment. ## 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: Healthy little guys, fun to see - All were alive and did extremely well in my new set up . I recommend introducing these guys before your fish so they can breed . I drilled holes into my drift wood for extra hiding spaces . As well as sand so they can burrow, ## 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 | |---------------|-------| | Brand | Critters Direct | | Color | Brown | | Flavor | Seafood | | Item Form | Freshwater Scuds | | Item Package Weight | 16 ounces | | Item Weight | 16 ounces | | Number of Pieces | 100 | | Package Weight | 16 ounces | | Unit Count | 100 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Critters Direct - **Item Form:** Freshwater Scuds - **Item Weight:** 16 ounces - **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 M***A 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Healthy little guys, fun to see *by F***R on May 30, 2026* All were alive and did extremely well in my new set up . I recommend introducing these guys before your fish so they can breed . I drilled holes into my drift wood for extra hiding spaces . As well as sand so they can burrow, ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great quality and quantity *by E***R on June 18, 2026* All arrived healthy and active. This is my first attempt at culturing a colony as live feed for my pea puffers. I have the scuds in a low-tech “swamp” jar set-up and they are already reproducing. The unfortunate news is that I have become fascinated by them and may have trouble feeding them to my fish… The good news is that I would readily buy from this seller again! ## Frequently Bought Together - Critters Direct Live Freshwater Scuds (gammarus, sp) Qty-100 - ***New*** 15 Baby Live Freshwater Clams: Perfect for Aquariums and Ponds Brown, Gold, Tan, Silver 1 Count (Pack of 15) - 9+ Live Ramshorn Snails Aquarium or Pond, Algae Clean Up! 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