{"product_id":"api-tropical-flake-food","title":"API Tropical Flake Food","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA complete daily flake for tropical community tanks.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e35% minimum crude protein\u003c\/strong\u003e — built on whole menhaden fish meal and squid meal, not fillers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNutritionally enhanced for digestion\u003c\/strong\u003e — API states this formula produces up to 30% less ammonia-forming waste than standard flake foods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour support\u003c\/strong\u003e — carotenoids and spirulina for natural colour enhancement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold in three sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — 10 g, 31 g and 162 g, so you're not stuck buying more than your tank needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTranscribed exactly from the packaging:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContains:\u003c\/strong\u003e fish (menhaden, squid), wheat. \u003cstrong\u003ePreservatives:\u003c\/strong\u003e BHA, citric acid and propyl gallate. No artificial colours are listed on the ingredient panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGuaranteed analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrude protein\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35.0% min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrude fat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.0% min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrude fibre\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.0% max\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMoisture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.0% max\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e162 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTropical community fish — tetras, angelfish, discus, barbs, guppies and similar omnivores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshwater aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrict herbivores needing a vegetable-heavy diet — see API Tropical Greens Flakes instead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a sole diet for fish with known fish-protein or wheat sensitivities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-tropical-greens-flakes\"\u003eAPI Tropical Greens Flakes\u003c\/a\u003e — rotate in for herbivorous tank-mates or extra plant matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-tropical-pellet-food\"\u003eAPI Tropical Pellet Food\u003c\/a\u003e — a sinking option for mid- and bottom-feeding community fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-vacation-fish-feeder-block\"\u003eAPI Vacation Fish Feeder Block\u003c\/a\u003e — cover feeding while you're away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow often should I feed this?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwice a day, offering only what your fish will finish in a few minutes — uneaten flake breaks down and affects water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's the difference between this and API Tropical Greens Flakes?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich size should I buy?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy small only if you're trying the food for the first time or feeding a single small tank.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"API","offers":[{"title":"10gm","offer_id":55242294427939,"sku":"BA2044","price":6.26,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"31gm","offer_id":55335396901155,"sku":"BA2045","price":12.56,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"162gm","offer_id":55335396933923,"sku":"BA2047","price":39.56,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/api-tropical-flake-food-43875856974115.webp?v=1790239779","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/api-tropical-flake-food","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}