{"product_id":"hikari-vibra-bites-sticks","title":"Hikari Vibra Bites Sticks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA drifting, bloodworm-shaped stick that tempts even fussy community fish to eat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hikari Vibra Bites are soft sticks that hold their shape and move through the water in a way that mimics live bloodworm, aimed at community fish that can be slow to accept a manufactured food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMimics live bloodworm movement\u003c\/strong\u003e — the stick drifts and wobbles through the water column rather than sitting still, which triggers a feeding response in fish used to hunting live food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHolds its shape in water\u003c\/strong\u003e — does not disintegrate on contact, so it stays intact long enough for slower or more cautious fish to find it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e46% minimum crude protein\u003c\/strong\u003e — includes silkworm pupae and mealworm alongside fish and krill meal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegular stick size, approx. 6 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e — sized for adult community fish rather than fry or nano species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVariant\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStick size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e73 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e73 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e280 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e280 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNutrition information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFish meal, krill meal, wheat flour, flaked corn, brewers dried yeast, cuttlefish meal, wheat germ meal, wheat gluten meal, fish oil, whole crushed silkworm pupae, hydrolyzed vegetable sucrose polyesters, mealworm, astaxanthin, DL-methionine, garlic, choline chloride, vitamin E supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (stabilised vitamin C), inositol, d-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, niacin, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, disodium phosphate, salt, ferrous sulphate, magnesium sulphate, zinc sulphate, manganese sulphate, copper sulphate, calcium iodate, red 3, yellow 5 (artificial colours).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis food contains silkworm pupae and mealworm as manufactured, dried ingredients — it is a processed dry stick, not a live insect product. Hikari does not publish a separate allergen statement or country-of-manufacture declaration for this product; the ingredient list above is the complete declaration as published by the manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eGuaranteed analysis\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLevel\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. 46.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 7.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax. 5.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax. 10.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax. 13.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 1.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 15,000 IU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin D3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 2,300 IU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 970 IU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAscorbic acid (vitamin C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 350 mg\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeeding directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed two to three times daily, an amount your fish will fully consume in a couple of minutes. Remove any uneaten sticks after feeding to keep water quality stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e bettas, guppies, tetras, gouramis, discus, angelfish and other similarly sized tropical community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e nano fish, fry and juveniles, which are better matched to the smaller Hikari Vibra Bites Baby stick (about 3 mm); and very large predatory fish, for which a single stick is an inefficient portion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the pouch sealed and stored in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Reseal firmly after each feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis product carries the consumer guarantees available under Australian Consumer Law. It ships as a standard parcel item — no special freight handling applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill this really tempt a fussy eater?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe drifting motion and bloodworm shape are designed to trigger a hunting response in fish that are reluctant to eat still, flat foods — it works well on fish that ignore flake but chase live or frozen bloodworm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs this a live insect product?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a manufactured dry stick that includes dried silkworm pupae and mealworm as ingredients within a fixed recipe, not a live feeder insect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat's the difference between this and the Baby size?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eStick diameter. Regular sticks are about 6 mm, sized for adult community fish; Baby sticks are about 3 mm, sized for nano fish, fry and juveniles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill it cloud the water?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeeding an amount fish clear in a couple of minutes, and removing anything left over, keeps water clarity stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHikari Vibra Bites Baby for tanks with a mix of adult and juvenile fish, and a staple flake or pellet as the everyday base diet, with Vibra Bites used to add variety.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"35 g","offer_id":55249691640099,"sku":null,"price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"73 g","offer_id":55249691672867,"sku":null,"price":23.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"280 g","offer_id":55249691705635,"sku":null,"price":81.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/hikari-vibra-bites-sticks-35g-5355-1600_5aa1291b-42ce-4389-b261-a0fd623e6f2d.jpg?v=1781837894","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/hikari-vibra-bites-sticks","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}