{"product_id":"fluval-bug-bites-colour-enhance-flakes","title":"Fluval Bug Bites Colour Enhance Flakes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn everyday colour-boosting flake built on insect protein and shrimp-derived astaxanthin.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluval Bug Bites Colour Enhancing Flakes lead with black soldier fly larvae and add shrimp meal and haematococcus algae meal for natural pigment support, across pack sizes from a single 18 g trial pouch to a 180 g household size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack soldier fly larvae base\u003c\/strong\u003e — insect protein ahead of grain fillers on the ingredient list.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e46% crude protein\u003c\/strong\u003e — from herring meal, fish protein concentrate and shrimp meal combined.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural colour support\u003c\/strong\u003e — shrimp meal, marigold extract and haematococcus algae meal supply carotenoids rather than synthetic dye.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOmega-3 and omega-6 enriched\u003c\/strong\u003e — 1.8% and 2.2% minimum for skin and fin condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo artificial fillers or preservatives\u003c\/strong\u003e — preserved with mixed tocopherols and rosemary extract.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDried black soldier fly larvae, herring meal, wheat flour, potatoes, wheat germ meal, fish protein concentrate, shrimp meal, dried kelp, salmon oil, carrot extract, betaine anhydrous, L-lysine, DL-methionine, yeast extract, choline chloride, calcium L-ascorbyl-2-monophosphate (source of vitamin C), marigold extract, vitamin E supplement, ferrous sulphate, L-carnitine, haematococcus algae meal (colour), mixed tocopherols (preservative), rosemary extract, zinc oxide, manganous oxide, vitamin A supplement, copper sulphate, calcium iodate, vitamin D3 supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGuaranteed analysis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude protein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin. 46%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin. 7%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax. 1.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax. 8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax. 6%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin. 1.4%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin. 0.9%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmega-3 fatty acids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin. 1.8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmega-6 fatty acids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin. 2.2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin. 25,000 IU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin D3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin. 1,450 IU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin. 150 IU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin. 440 mg\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFBB05\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFBB06\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFBB07\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFBB08\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeeding directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed as much as fish will clear in two minutes, two to three times daily. Remove any uneaten flake to keep water quality up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for tropical freshwater and marine community fish where colour development is the goal — tetras, livebearers, gouramis, cichlids and similar. Not a medicated or therapeutic product; it supports natural pigmentation through diet and won't correct colour loss caused by poor water quality or illness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFluval Bug Bites Tropical Granules for larger fish in the same tank, and a feeding ring to keep flake in one spot in a filtered aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered by the manufacturer's freshness guarantee in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Best used within 6 months of opening; store sealed in a cool, dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow quickly will I see a colour difference?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiet-driven colour change is gradual — expect weeks, not days, and it works best as part of consistently good water quality rather than as a fix on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I feed this as a staple, not just a treat?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it's a complete flake food at 46% protein and can be fed as the everyday diet, not just an occasional colour boost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs it reef or invertebrate safe?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt contains shrimp meal and a standard trace mineral inclusion of copper sulphate, as most commercial fish foods do — keep it away from copper-sensitive invertebrates if you're target-feeding rather than letting the whole tank graze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhich pack size should I choose?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 18 g pouch suits a single small tank or a trial before committing further; 45 g, 90 g and 180 g work out cheaper per gram for larger collections, provided the pack is used within six months of opening.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fluval","offers":[{"title":"18gm","offer_id":55293295788323,"sku":"FBB05","price":9.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"45gm","offer_id":55335337197859,"sku":"FBB06","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"90gm","offer_id":55335337230627,"sku":"FBB07","price":31.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"180gm","offer_id":55335337263395,"sku":"FBB08","price":51.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/FBB05_1.jpg?v=1782879519","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/fluval-bug-bites-colour-enhance-flakes","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}