API Tropical Flake Food
Pack size
10 g
Water type
Freshwater
Protein / fat
35% / 5%
Pack size
31 g
Water type
Freshwater
Protein / fat
35% / 5%
Pack size
162 g
Water type
Freshwater
Protein / fat
35% / 5%
API Tropical Flake Food
A complete daily flake for tropical community tanks. API Tropical Flakes are a balanced flake diet from Mars Fishcare formulated for tetras, angelfish, discus, barbs, guppies and other tropical community fish, built around whole fish meal and squid meal for protein plus carotenoids for colour.
Key features
- 35% minimum crude protein – built on whole menhaden fish meal and squid meal, not fillers.
- Nutritionally enhanced for digestion – API states this formula produces up to 30% less ammonia-forming waste than standard flake foods.
- Colour support – carotenoids and spirulina for natural colour enhancement.
- Sold in three sizes – 10 g, 31 g and 162 g, so you're not stuck buying more than your tank needs.
Ingredients
Transcribed exactly from the packaging:
Whole Menhaden Fish Meal, Whole Wheat, Squid Meal, Wheat Starch, Pea Protein, Beet Pulp (Dried, Plain), Brewers Dried Yeast, Turmeric, Cane Molasses, Hydrated Sodium Calcium Aluminosilicate, Fish Oil, Spirulina, Dried Seaweed Meal (Fucaceae, Laminarceae), Lecithin, Wheat Flour, Vitamins and Minerals (Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, A-Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Copper Sulphate, Zinc Sulphate, Inositol), Mineral Oil, Choline Chloride, Garlic Powder, L-Lysine, DL-Methionine, L-Threonine, BHA/Citric Acid/Propyl Gallate (as Preservatives).
Contains: fish (menhaden, squid), wheat. Preservatives: BHA, citric acid and propyl gallate. No artificial colours are listed on the ingredient panel.
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein | 35.0% min |
|---|---|
| Crude fat | 5.0% min |
| Crude fibre | 4.0% max |
| Moisture | 7.0% max |
Which size do I need?
| Size |
|---|
| 10 g |
| 31 g |
| 162 g |
Feeding directions
Feed twice a day, only as much as fish will consume within a few minutes. Flakes float initially then gradually break down and settle – remove uneaten food to keep water quality up.
Suitable for, and not suitable for
Suitable for:
- Tropical community fish – tetras, angelfish, discus, barbs, guppies and similar omnivores
- Freshwater aquariums
Not suitable for:
- Strict herbivores needing a vegetable-heavy diet – see API Tropical Greens Flakes instead
- As a sole diet for fish with known fish-protein or wheat sensitivities
Goes well with
- API Tropical Greens Flakes – rotate in for herbivorous tank-mates or extra plant matter.
- API Tropical Pellet Food – a sinking option for mid- and bottom-feeding community fish.
- API Vacation Fish Feeder Block – cover feeding while you're away.
Warranty and delivery
Covered by the consumer guarantees under Australian Consumer Law, including that it's of acceptable quality and fit for purpose. Contact us if a pack arrives damaged or out of date.
Common questions
How often should I feed this?
Twice a day, offering only what your fish will finish in a few minutes – uneaten flake breaks down and affects water quality.
What's the difference between this and API Tropical Greens Flakes?
Both share a similar fish-meal base, but Tropical Flakes is formulated for general community omnivores while Tropical Greens carries more spirulina and seaweed proportionally, aimed at herbivorous and algae-grazing fish.
Which size should I buy?
Buy small only if you're trying the food for the first time or feeding a single small tank.
