API Tropical Greens Flakes
Pack size
31 g
Water type
Freshwater
Protein / fat
33% / 6%
Pack size
60 g
Water type
Freshwater
Protein / fat
33% / 6%
API Tropical Greens Flakes
A vegetable-forward flake for algae and plant-eating fish. 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.
Key features
- 33% minimum crude protein with more fat and less fibre than API's standard Tropical Flakes – see the comparison below.
- Spirulina and dried seaweed meal for herbivorous and algae-grazing fish.
- Vitamin E and vitamin C fortified – 680 IU/lb and 363 mg/lb minimum respectively.
- Sold in two sizes – 31 g and 60 g.
Ingredients
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 | 33.0% min |
|---|---|
| Crude fat | 6.0% min |
| Crude fibre | 3.7% max |
| Moisture | 7.0% max |
| Vitamin E | 680 IU/lb min |
| Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) | 363 mg/lb min |
Which size do I need?
| Size |
|---|
| 31 g |
| 60 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:
- Herbivorous and omnivorous tropical community fish – mollies, plecos, algae-grazing species and similar
- Freshwater aquariums
- Rotating alongside a protein-forward flake for a varied diet
Not suitable for:
- Strict carnivores needing a higher-protein diet – see API Tropical Flakes instead
- As a sole diet for fish with known fish-protein or wheat sensitivities
Goes well with
- API Tropical Flakes – rotate in for a higher-protein option for the rest of the tank.
- API Tropical Pellet Food – a sinking option for mid- and bottom-feeding 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 Flakes?
Both 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.
Can I feed this to carnivorous fish?
It won't harm them, but a protein-forward food such as API Tropical Flakes suits carnivores and heavy feeders better as a primary diet.
Which size should I buy?
Buy the smaller size only if this is a rotation food rather than a daily staple.
