{"product_id":"api-tropical-greens-flakes","title":"API Tropical Greens Flakes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA vegetable-forward flake for algae and plant-eating fish.\u003c\/strong\u003e API Tropical Greens Flakes are a fish-meal-based flake from Mars Fishcare with a higher proportion of spirulina and seaweed, formulated for herbivorous and omnivorous tropical community fish that want more plant matter in their diet than a standard flake provides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e33% minimum crude protein\u003c\/strong\u003e with more fat and less fibre than API's standard Tropical Flakes — see the comparison below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpirulina and dried seaweed meal\u003c\/strong\u003e for herbivorous and algae-grazing fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin E and vitamin C fortified\u003c\/strong\u003e — 680 IU\/lb and 363 mg\/lb minimum respectively.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold in two sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — 31 g and 60 g.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\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\u003e33.0% min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrude fat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0% min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrude fibre\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.7% 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\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVitamin E\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e680 IU\/lb min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAscorbic acid (Vitamin C)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e363 mg\/lb min\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\u003e31 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 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\u003eHerbivorous and omnivorous tropical community fish — mollies, plecos, algae-grazing species and similar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshwater aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotating alongside a protein-forward flake for a varied diet\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 carnivores needing a higher-protein diet — see API Tropical 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-flake-food\"\u003eAPI Tropical Flakes\u003c\/a\u003e — rotate in for a higher-protein option for the rest of the tank.\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 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 Flakes?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth share the same fish-meal base and ingredient order, but Greens carries proportionally more spirulina and seaweed, and analyses at 33% protein \/ 6% fat \/ 3.7% fibre against 35% \/ 5% \/ 4% for the standard Tropical Flakes — slightly lower protein, slightly more fat and fibre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I feed this to carnivorous fish?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt won't harm them, but a protein-forward food such as API Tropical Flakes suits carnivores and heavy feeders better as a primary diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich size should I buy?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy the smaller size only if this is a rotation food rather than a daily staple.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"API","offers":[{"title":"31gm","offer_id":55242294231331,"sku":"BA2052","price":15.25,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"60gm","offer_id":55335396802851,"sku":"BA2054","price":21.55,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/api-tropical-greens-flakes-43875856908579.webp?v=1790239780","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/api-tropical-greens-flakes","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}