API Tropical Pellet Food (Mini) 48gm.
Pack size
48 g
Water type
Freshwater
Protein / fat
37% / 8%
Cost per gram
$0.24
Food form
Mini sinking pellets
Floats or sinks
Sinks
Suits
Small tropical fish
Feeding guide
Twice daily, 3 min
API Tropical Pellet Food (Mini) 48gm.
Sized for the fish the standard pellet is too big for. 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.
Key features
- Smaller pellet size – sized for fish that can't manage the standard Tropical Pellet.
- Sinking pellet – reaches mid-water and bottom feeders, not just the surface.
- 37% minimum protein – a daily-diet formula, not a treat food.
- Fish meal, squid meal and shrimp meal as protein sources – full ingredient declaration below.
- 48 g pack – sized for a single nano or small community tank.
Specifications
| Brand | API (Mars Fishcare) |
|---|---|
| Type | Sinking mini pellet, daily diet |
| Pack size | 48 g |
| Suitability | Smaller tropical community fish |
| Water type | Freshwater |
| Crude protein (min) | 37.0% |
| Crude fat (min) | 8.0% |
| Crude fibre (max) | 5.0% |
| Moisture (max) | 10.0% |
| Freight | Standard |
Ingredients
Whole 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).
Guaranteed analysis: Crude protein 37.0% min · Crude fat 8.0% min · Crude fibre 5.0% max · Moisture 10.0% max.
Feeding directions
Feed twice a day, only as much as your fish will eat within 3 minutes.
Which pellet do I need?
| Tropical Mini Pellets (this page) | Tropical Pellets (standard) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pellet size | Smaller – nano and small-mouth fish | Standard – general community fish |
| Pack size | 48 g | 45 g / 119 g |
| Guaranteed analysis | Same formula | Same formula |
Suitable for, and not suitable for
Suitable for:
- Nano tetras, small barbs, young fish and bettas that struggle with a standard-size pellet
- Fish that feed mid-water or on the substrate, since the pellet sinks
Not suitable for:
- Larger community fish, where the standard Tropical Pellets pack is better value per gram
Warranty and delivery
As 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.
Goes well with
- API Tropical Pellet Food 45g/119g – the same formula at a larger pellet size, for bigger tankmates in the same community.
- API Vacation Fish Feeder Block – for feeding continuity while you're away.
Common questions
Is this really the same food as the standard Tropical Pellets, just smaller?
The guaranteed analysis is identical and API markets both as the same daily diet at different pellet sizes.
Will this suit a betta?
Yes – the smaller pellet size is a common reason keepers choose the Mini over the standard Tropical Pellets for bettas and other small-mouthed fish.
Does it float or sink?
It sinks, reaching mid-water and bottom-dwelling tankmates as well as surface feeders.
How much should I feed?
Only as much as your fish can eat within 3 minutes, twice a day.
