Fluval Bug Bites Colour Enhance Flakes
Pack size
18 g / 45 g / 90 g / 180 g
Water type
Freshwater + Marine
Colour & specimen: This fish's colouration may look different in your own tank depending on your lighting, diet, stress levels and water conditions, and can vary between individual fish of the same species. You will not receive this exact fish pictured; the one you receive will be a similar size, colour and condition.
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Fluval Bug Bites Colour Enhance Flakes
An everyday colour-boosting flake built on insect protein and shrimp-derived astaxanthin. 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.
Key features
- Black soldier fly larvae base — insect protein ahead of grain fillers on the ingredient list.
- 46% crude protein — from herring meal, fish protein concentrate and shrimp meal combined.
- Natural colour support — shrimp meal, marigold extract and haematococcus algae meal supply carotenoids rather than synthetic dye.
- Omega-3 and omega-6 enriched — 1.8% and 2.2% minimum for skin and fin condition.
- No artificial fillers or preservatives — preserved with mixed tocopherols and rosemary extract.
Ingredients
Dried 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.
Specifications
| Nutrient | Guaranteed analysis |
|---|---|
| Crude protein | Min. 46% |
| Crude fat | Min. 7% |
| Crude fibre | Max. 1.5% |
| Ash | Max. 8% |
| Moisture | Max. 6% |
| Calcium | Min. 1.4% |
| Phosphorus | Min. 0.9% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | Min. 1.8% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | Min. 2.2% |
| Vitamin A | Min. 25,000 IU/kg |
| Vitamin D3 | Min. 1,450 IU/kg |
| Vitamin E | Min. 150 IU/kg |
| Vitamin C | Min. 440 mg/kg |
| Pack size | SKU |
|---|---|
| 18 g | FBB05 |
| 45 g | FBB06 |
| 90 g | FBB07 |
| 180 g | FBB08 |
Feeding directions
Feed as much as fish will clear in two minutes, two to three times daily. Remove any uneaten flake to keep water quality up.
Suitable for, and not suitable for
Suitable 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.
Goes well with
Fluval 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.
Warranty and delivery
Covered 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.
Common questions
How quickly will I see a colour difference?
Diet-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.
Can I feed this as a staple, not just a treat?
Yes, it's a complete flake food at 46% protein and can be fed as the everyday diet, not just an occasional colour boost.
Is it reef or invertebrate safe?
It 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.
Which pack size should I choose?
The 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.
