{"product_id":"insectivore-bottom-tablets","title":"Insectivore Bottom Tablets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood that goes straight to the floor crew.\u003c\/strong\u003e Insectivore Bottom Tablets are built around mealworm meal and black soldier fly larvae meal, pressed into a fast-sinking 5 mm tablet that reaches corydoras, loaches, plecos and other bottom dwellers before mid-water fish can intercept it. Available in 50 g and 150 g packs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsect meal as the lead ingredient\u003c\/strong\u003e — mealworm and black soldier fly larvae meal, close to what bottom feeders eat naturally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 mm fast-sinking tablet\u003c\/strong\u003e — reaches the substrate ahead of mid-water and surface feeders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpirulina and pea flour\u003c\/strong\u003e — plant matter alongside the insect and fish protein for omnivorous grazers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e36% protein\u003c\/strong\u003e — balanced for scavenging bottom-dwellers rather than pure carnivores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50 g and 150 g packs\u003c\/strong\u003e — 150 g is the better per-gram buy for a regularly stocked tank\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\u003eSinking tablet, 5 mm diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack sizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 g, 150 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeeding style\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottom feeding — fast-sinking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMealworm meal \u0026amp; black soldier fly larvae meal (insect meal), wheat gluten, brewer's yeast, maltodextrin, soy flour, wheat flour, shrimp protein hydrolyzed, garlic, fish protein hydrolyzed, spinach, pea flour, spirulina, alfalfa, herring meal, shrimp meal, cucumber.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVitamins and functional additives: vitamin A, vitamin D3, vitamin C, vitamin E, L-lysine, DL-methionine, betaine, beta-glucans, iron (Fe), iodine (I), copper (Cu), manganese (Mn), zinc (Zn), L-carnitine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGuaranteed analysis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\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\u003e36%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eContains fish (herring), crustacean (shrimp) and soy, and wheat gluten.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeeding directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed once or twice daily, offering only as much as fish can consume within a few minutes. Remove any uneaten tablet to protect water quality, and avoid overfeeding. Store the pack in a cool, dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuits corydoras, loaches, catfish, plecos and other bottom-dwelling scavengers. Not intended as the primary diet for surface or mid-water fish — pair with a flake such as Insectivore Tropical Flake Food for the rest of the community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore sealed, in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePairs with Insectivore Algae Wafer for tanks that also hold grazing plecos, and with a surface flake such as Insectivore Betta Insect Flakes or Insectivore Tropical Flake Food for mixed community tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered by the consumer guarantees under Australian Consumer Law in addition to any manufacturer undertakings. Ships as a standard, ambient dry good with no special freight handling required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill mid-water fish eat the tablets before they reach the bottom?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey're formulated to sink fast, so most tablets reach the substrate before mid-water fish can strip them, though a very crowded tank may still intercept some.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I feed this to shrimp?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eShrimp will graze on softened tablet fragments, but it isn't a dedicated shrimp food — a shrimp-specific diet is better as their main food source.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow many tablets should I feed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart with one or two tablets per few bottom dwellers, once or twice a day, and adjust to whatever is cleared within a few minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes the 150 g pack work out cheaper than the 50 g pack?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — the 150 g pack is the better value per gram for anyone feeding a bottom-dweller colony regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Insectivore","offers":[{"title":"50gm","offer_id":54774145876259,"sku":"INS40","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150gm","offer_id":55335342145827,"sku":"INS41","price":35.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/INS40_4b65858a-7c58-4850-9841-2021fb163c48.jpg?v=1782869038","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/insectivore-bottom-tablets","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}