{"product_id":"api-tropical-pellet-food-mini-48gm","title":"API Tropical Pellet Food (Mini) 48gm.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSized for the fish the standard pellet is too big for.\u003c\/strong\u003e API Tropical Mini Pellets are the same 37%-protein daily diet as API Tropical Pellets, cut down to a smaller pellet for community fish with smaller mouths — nano tetras, small barbs, young fish and bettas. Comes in a 48 g pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmaller pellet size\u003c\/strong\u003e — sized for fish that can't manage the standard Tropical Pellet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSinking pellet\u003c\/strong\u003e — reaches mid-water and bottom feeders, not just the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e37% minimum protein\u003c\/strong\u003e — a daily-diet formula, not a treat food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFish meal, squid meal and shrimp meal as protein sources\u003c\/strong\u003e — full ingredient declaration below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e48 g pack\u003c\/strong\u003e — sized for a single nano or small community tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAPI (Mars Fishcare)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSinking mini pellet, daily diet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmaller tropical community fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrude protein (min)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrude fat (min)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrude fibre (max)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMoisture (max)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFreight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole Wheat, Whole Menhaden Fish Meal, Squid Meal, Wheat Flour, Shrimp Meal, Pea Protein, Brewers Dried Yeast, Cane Molasses, Fish Oil, Dried Seaweed Meal (Fucaceae), Hydrated Sodium Calcium Aluminosilicate, Banana Flour, Vitamins and Minerals (L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate [Vitamin C], Inositol, dl-Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate [Vitamin E], Nicotinic Acid, Calcium Pantothenate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Ferrous Sulphate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamin B1 Supplement, Manganese Oxide, Zinc Oxide, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex [Vitamin K], Vitamin A Acetate, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Copper Sulphate, Biotin, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Calcium Iodate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Sodium Molybdate), Garlic Powder, Choline Chloride, L-Lysine, DL-Methionine, L-Threonine, Vanilla Powder, BHA, Citric Acid and Propyl Gallate (as preservatives).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuaranteed analysis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crude protein 37.0% min · Crude fat 8.0% min · Crude fibre 5.0% max · Moisture 10.0% max.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed twice a day, only as much as your fish will eat within 3 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich pellet do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTropical Mini Pellets (this page)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTropical Pellets (standard)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePellet size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmaller — nano and small-mouth fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard — general community fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 g \/ 119 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuaranteed analysis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSame formula\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSame formula\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\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\u003eNano tetras, small barbs, young fish and bettas that struggle with a standard-size pellet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFish that feed mid-water or on the substrate, since the pellet sinks\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\u003eLarger community fish, where the standard Tropical Pellets pack is better value per gram\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a consumable food, no manufacturer warranty period applies. That doesn't affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law: if the product is faulty, unsafe or not as described, you're entitled to a remedy. Ships as standard freight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-tropical-pellet-food\"\u003eAPI Tropical Pellet Food 45g\/119g\u003c\/a\u003e — the same formula at a larger pellet size, for bigger tankmates in the same community.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-vacation-fish-feeder-block\"\u003eAPI Vacation Fish Feeder Block\u003c\/a\u003e — for feeding continuity while you're away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this really the same food as the standard Tropical Pellets, just smaller?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guaranteed analysis is identical and API markets both as the same daily diet at different pellet sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill this suit a betta?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the smaller pellet size is a common reason keepers choose the Mini over the standard Tropical Pellets for bettas and other small-mouthed fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it float or sink?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt sinks, reaching mid-water and bottom-dwelling tankmates as well as surface feeders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow much should I feed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly as much as your fish can eat within 3 minutes, twice a day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"API","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242294264099,"sku":"BA2049","price":11.66,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/api-tropical-pellet-food-min-43875856941347.webp?v=1790239780","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/api-tropical-pellet-food-mini-48gm","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}