{"product_id":"api-tropical-pellet-food","title":"API Tropical Pellet Food","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne food, twice a day, for the whole community tank.\u003c\/strong\u003e API Tropical Pellets are a daily sinking pellet for tropical community fish — tetras, barbs, angelfish and similar mixed-tank species. They carry 37% minimum protein and come in 45 g and 119 g packs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSinking pellet\u003c\/strong\u003e — reaches mid-water and bottom-feeding tankmates, not just surface feeders.\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 — see the full ingredient declaration below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarlic powder included\u003c\/strong\u003e — added for palatability with fussy feeders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo pack sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — 45 g for a single small tank, 119 g for a bigger tank or multiple tanks.\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 pellet, daily diet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack sizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 g and 119 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical 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\u003eAPI Tropical Pellets share a guaranteed analysis with API Tropical Mini Pellets, confirmed independently across two sources, and the two are marketed as the same daily formulation at different pellet sizes. The ingredient panel below is transcribed verbatim from the Mini Pellets packaging rather than independently re-checked against this pack's own print — flagged for a physical-pack check if exact wording matters to you:\u003c\/p\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. Overfeeding is the more common mistake — uneaten pellets foul the water rather than feeding anyone.\u003c\/p\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\u003eTropical community fish — tetras, barbs, angelfish, danios and similar mixed-species tanks\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\u003eVery small-mouthed fish that can't manage a standard pellet — see API Tropical Mini Pellets instead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface-only feeders as a sole food, since this pellet is designed to sink\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-mini-48gm\"\u003eAPI Tropical Pellet Food (Mini) 48gm\u003c\/a\u003e — for smaller-mouthed 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\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-freshwater-master-multi-test-kit-5-in-1\"\u003eAPI Freshwater Master Multi Test Kit 5 in 1\u003c\/a\u003e — keep an eye on water quality alongside a daily feeding routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this pellet float or sink?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt sinks, which reaches mid-water and bottom-dwelling fish as well as surface feeders — useful in a mixed community tank.\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. Uneaten food breaks down and adds to your bioload rather than feeding anyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this the same food as the Mini Pellets?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the same guaranteed analysis and appears to be the same formulation at a larger pellet size — the ingredient panel above is transcribed from the Mini Pellets pack rather than independently confirmed against this pack's print, so treat it as very likely but not certified identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill this suit a betta or a small nano tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard pellet can be large for very small mouths. API Tropical Mini Pellets are sized for smaller community fish and nano tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's the difference between the 45 g and 119 g packs?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame food, same guaranteed analysis — the 119 g pack is simply better value per gram for a bigger tank or multiple tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"API","offers":[{"title":"45gm","offer_id":55242294198563,"sku":"BA2050","price":10.75,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"119gm","offer_id":55335396835619,"sku":"BA2051","price":16.15,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/api-tropical-pellet-food-45gm-3000448-1600.jpg?v=1781836680","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/api-tropical-pellet-food","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}