{"product_id":"fluval-bug-bites-tropical-flakes","title":"Fluval Bug Bites Tropical Flakes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt on black soldier fly larvae, not fish meal, for closer-to-natural nutrition.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluval Bug Bites Tropical Flakes is a flake food for community tropical freshwater aquariums, using dried black soldier fly larvae as its primary ingredient rather than the fish meal most everyday flakes are built on. It's fortified with added vitamins and minerals and sold in four pack sizes to suit anything from a single starter tank to a multi-tank fish room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsect-first recipe\u003c\/strong\u003e — dried black soldier fly larvae is the first ingredient, ahead of herring meal and fish protein concentrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFortified formula\u003c\/strong\u003e — added vitamins, minerals and trace nutrients round out the insect-based base for daily nutrition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalmon oil and kelp included\u003c\/strong\u003e — support colour and overall vitality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreserved naturally\u003c\/strong\u003e — mixed tocopherols and rosemary extract are used as the preservative system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour pack sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — 18 g through to 180 g, so you're not locked into a bulk pack to try it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-mess flake\u003c\/strong\u003e — designed to be eaten within a minute, reducing what's left to break down in the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrimary protein source\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDried black soldier fly larvae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrude protein\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin. 46%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrude fat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin. 8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrude fibre\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax. 1.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMoisture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax. 6%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAsh\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax. 7%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCalcium\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin. 0.9%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin. 0.7%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack sizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 g, 45 g, 90 g, 180 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDried black soldier fly larvae, herring meal, potatoes, wheat germ meal, wheat flour, fish protein concentrate, salmon oil, dried kelp, whole peas, brewers dried yeast, betaine anhydrous, L-lysine, DL-methionine, yeast extract, choline chloride, calcium L-ascorbyl-2-monophosphate (source of vitamin C), vitamin E supplement, ferrous sulphate, L-carnitine, mixed tocopherols (preservative), rosemary extract, zinc oxide, manganous oxide, vitamin A supplement, copper sulphate, calcium iodate, vitamin D3 supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 18 g pack suits a single small aquarium or a first try of the formula. The 45 g and 90 g packs suit an established community tank fed daily. The 180 g pack suits multiple tanks or a fish room, where flake turns over quickly enough to stay fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e community tropical freshwater aquariums and omnivorous or carnivorous tropical species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e use as the sole diet for fish with specialised dietary needs — strict herbivores, fry, or fish on a medicated or vet-directed diet. Check the ingredient list above against any restriction before feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore the pouch sealed, away from heat and humidity, and reseal it firmly after each use — flake food absorbs moisture quickly and clumps or spoils once it does.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a consumable food, this product isn't covered by a manufacturer warranty. Every purchase is still backed by the consumer guarantees under Australian Consumer Law, which apply regardless of any warranty term.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs this a complete diet or a supplement?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's formulated as a complete daily flake for community tropical fish, built around insect protein with added vitamins and minerals rather than as a top-up supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy insect protein instead of fish meal?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack soldier fly larvae give a protein source closer to what many tropical fish encounter in the wild, and it's the first ingredient in this formula rather than a minor addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow often should I feed it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed 2–3 times a week, only as much as the fish can finish in about a minute, per the manufacturer's feeding directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill it cloud the water if I overfeed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eUneaten flake breaks down like any other food and can affect water quality if it's left to sit — feed only what clears in a minute and remove any obvious excess.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fluval","offers":[{"title":"18gm","offer_id":55293295624483,"sku":"FBB01","price":8.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"45gm","offer_id":55335337099555,"sku":"FBB02","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"90gm","offer_id":55335337132323,"sku":"FBB03","price":30.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"180gm","offer_id":55335337165091,"sku":"FBB04","price":50.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/fluval-bug-bites-tropical-fl-43875475718435.webp?v=1790236671","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/fluval-bug-bites-tropical-flakes","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}