{"product_id":"insectivore-large-tropical-carnivore-pellets-soft","title":"Insectivore Large Tropical Carnivore Pellets (Soft)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA soft, meaty pellet sized for fish that outgrow flakes fast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Insectivore Large Tropical Carnivore Pellets (Soft) are built for hungry predators — cichlids, oscars, flowerhorns and other large carnivorous tropical fish that treat ordinary flake as an appetiser rather than a meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerring meal and mealworm meal\u003c\/strong\u003e lead the ingredient list, giving a high-protein, meat-forward formula.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft pellet texture\u003c\/strong\u003e is easy for gulping feeders to take and digest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural astaxanthin\u003c\/strong\u003e supports colour in cichlids and other colourful predators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable as a 2 mm pellet in the 110 g pack and a 3 mm pellet in the 450 g pack, so the size can be matched to the fish's mouth as it grows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-sinking, so it reaches mid-water and bottom-feeding predators as well as surface feeders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePellet size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eINS24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow sinking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e450 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eINS25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow sinking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHerring meal, mealworm meal (insect meal), wheat gluten, whole corn, wheat flour, shrimp meal, fish hydrolysate, salmon oil, garlic, astaxanthin (natural), colourant E120. Added: vitamins A, D3, C, E; L-lysine; DL-methionine; betaine; beta-glucans; iron; iodine; copper; manganese; zinc; L-carnitine. Colourant E120 (cochineal\/carmine) is named on the manufacturer's declaration — worth noting for anyone avoiding it on ethical or allergy grounds. Contains fish- and shellfish-derived ingredients (herring meal, shrimp meal, salmon oil).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGuaranteed analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrude protein\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrude fat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrude fibre\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMoisture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAsh\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.3%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuits African cichlids, oscars, flowerhorns, snakeheads, arowana and other medium to large carnivorous tropical fish. Not intended for small community fish — the pellet size and protein load are aimed squarely at predators, not tetras or rasboras.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeeding directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed once daily, or every second day for large adult carnivores, offering only what's eaten within a few minutes. Remove uneaten pellets to keep water quality up, since large carnivores generate more waste per feed than small community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePairs with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-freshwater-master-multi-test-kit-5-in-1\"\u003eAPI Freshwater Master Test Kit\u003c\/a\u003e to keep an eye on ammonia in a heavily stocked predator tank, and with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-pro-vac-gravel-cleaner-3-1-pad\"\u003eFluval Pro-Vac Gravel Cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e for the extra waste large carnivores produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhich size pellet should I buy?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2 mm pellet (110 g pack) suits juvenile or smaller-mouthed carnivores; the 3 mm pellet (450 g pack) suits adult oscars, large cichlids and similar. Match the pellet to the fish's mouth, not just its length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill this pellet cloud the water?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoft pellets that aren't fully eaten can cloud water faster than flake, which is why removing leftovers promptly matters more with this food than with a staple flake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I feed this alongside live or frozen food?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — many keepers use it as the everyday base and add frozen or live food occasionally for variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs this suitable for a mixed community and cichlid tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's formulated for the carnivores, not the smaller community fish sharing the tank — feed a separate flake or small pellet for those species so they aren't outcompeted or given food too large to eat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Insectivore","offers":[{"title":"110gm","offer_id":54774145679651,"sku":"INS24","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"450gm","offer_id":55335341981987,"sku":"INS25","price":41.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/INS24_1.jpg?v=1782869036","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/insectivore-large-tropical-carnivore-pellets-soft","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}