{"product_id":"frozen-veggie-favourites-100g","title":"Frozen Veggie Favourites 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA vegetable-based frozen food for herbivorous freshwater fish.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ocean Nutrition Frozen Veggie Favourites is a prepared, algae-and-vegetable blend designed to top up the plant matter that grazing species need, without the mess of chopping fresh produce every feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes as a frozen block in a resealable 100 g blister pack, portioned into individual cubes so you can thaw only what your fish will eat at each feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable and algae base\u003c\/strong\u003e — formulated around algae and vegetables rather than a fish-meal-first recipe, suited to grazing species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow fat, low protein profile\u003c\/strong\u003e — guaranteed analysis of 0.6% crude fat suits fish that need less protein and more fibre than carnivores.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlister-pack cubes\u003c\/strong\u003e — pre-portioned so you can break off and thaw a single serve instead of defrosting the whole block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnriched with krill and copepods\u003c\/strong\u003e — a small amount of animal protein is included alongside the plant matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo preparation beyond thawing\u003c\/strong\u003e — no chopping, blanching or soaking required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuits mixed community feeding\u003c\/strong\u003e — a useful addition alongside other Ocean Nutrition frozen foods for tanks with both grazers and other feeders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 g blister pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrozen block, portioned into cubes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIngredient basis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlgae and vegetables, enriched with copepods, krill and fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTarget species\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAfrican cichlids, catfish (including plecos), livebearers and other herbivorous\/omnivorous freshwater fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep frozen; do not refreeze once fully thawed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for \/ not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer lists this food as suitable for many African cichlids, catfish (a group that includes plecos and other loricariids), livebearers and other vegetable-grazing freshwater fish. We have not found manufacturer documentation specifically listing marine species such as tangs for this product — if you are feeding a marine herbivore, ask us which Ocean Nutrition marine formula (such as Formula Two or Spirulina Formula) is the better match before buying this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a food, not a treatment, and does not replace live plant matter or a properly cycled, established aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs declared by the manufacturer:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlgae, vegetables, copepods, krill, fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGuaranteed analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConstituent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGuaranteed level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude protein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.3%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.6%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e89.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding rate and frequency\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed 2 to 5 times a day, offering only as much as your fish will eat within 5 minutes. Adjust frequency and portion to your stocking level, filtration and water testing rather than feeding on a fixed schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to thaw and rinse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreak off the amount of cube you need and thaw it in a small container of aquarium or dechlorinated tap water rather than dropping the frozen block straight into the tank. Once thawed, many keepers drain off the surrounding liquid before feeding, which helps keep the water clearer. Feed the thawed portion straight away and discard any that has been sitting out rather than refreezing it once it has fully warmed up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I refreeze food that has partly thawed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly if it still contains ice crystals or has stayed cold (below roughly 7°C) for less than two hours. If it has fully thawed and warmed beyond that, discard it rather than refreeze — spoiled food can harm your fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage and cold-chain note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product ships and is stored frozen. Keep it in your freezer at home and get it into cold storage as soon as you get it back from us. Because it travels frozen, there can be some variation in transit time depending on your location and the courier — we are not able to promise an exact delivery window for this item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium sells this product with the consumer guarantees that apply under Australian Consumer Law, including that goods are of acceptable quality and fit for the purpose described. If this product arrives damaged, thawed in transit, or not as described, contact us and we will sort out a remedy in line with your ACL rights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat fish is this food for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is formulated for herbivorous and omnivorous freshwater fish that graze on vegetable matter, including many African cichlids, catfish such as plecos, livebearers and similar community species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this a live product?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a prepared frozen food, not a live animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it need any preparation besides thawing?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo chopping or soaking is required. Thaw the portion you need in aquarium or dechlorinated water and feed it straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use this as the only food for my fish?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is designed as part of a varied diet. 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