{"product_id":"insectivore-mini-tropical-granules-45gm","title":"Insectivore Mini Tropical Granules 45gm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA micro granule sized for the smallest mouths in the tank.\u003c\/strong\u003e Insectivore Mini Tropical Granules are 0.5–1 mm insect-protein granules built for small tropical fish, fry and juveniles that a standard flake or pellet is too large for. They sink slowly into the mid-water zone where small schooling fish naturally feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.5–1 mm micro granule\u003c\/strong\u003e — small enough for tetras, guppies and fry to take whole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsect-led protein\u003c\/strong\u003e — black soldier fly larvae meal and mealworm meal, alongside fish hydrolysate and herring meal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow-sinking, mid-water action\u003c\/strong\u003e — suits fish that feed in open water rather than at the surface or substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAstaxanthin and spirulina\u003c\/strong\u003e included to support natural colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e47% crude protein — higher than most standard flake, useful for growing fry.\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\u003eGranule size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eINS20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5–1 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow sinking, mid-water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWheat flour, insect meal (black soldier fly larvae \u0026amp; mealworm meal), fish hydrolysate, herring meal, brewer's yeast, soya flour, potato starch, shrimp meal, garlic, carrot, alfalfa, paprika, mealworm oil, salmon oil, spirulina, turmeric, carrot powder, crab eggs. Added: vitamins A, D3, C, E; L-lysine; DL-methionine; betaine; beta-glucans; omega-3, omega-6, omega-9; iron; iodine; copper; manganese; zinc; astaxanthin; L-carnitine. No preservatives are named on the manufacturer's ingredient declaration. Contains fish- and shellfish-derived ingredients (herring meal, shrimp meal, crab eggs).\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\u003e47%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.3%\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 tetras, guppies, rasboras, barbs, danios, and fry or juveniles of most tropical species. Not the right size for large carnivores or adult cichlids — for those, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/insectivore-large-tropical-carnivore-pellets-soft\"\u003eInsectivore Large Tropical Carnivore Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e are a better match.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeeding directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed once or twice a day, offering only what fish clear in a couple of minutes. Because the granule is small, it's easy to overfeed by volume without realising — a light pinch goes further than it looks.\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\u003eWorks well as a fry-safe staple alongside \u003ca href=\"\/products\/insectivore-tropical-flake-food\"\u003eInsectivore Tropical Flake Food\u003c\/a\u003e for the rest of the tank, and with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/marina-floating-glass-thermometer\"\u003eMarina Floating Glass Thermometer\u003c\/a\u003e to keep an eye on conditions for fry, which are more sensitive to swings than adult fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs this suitable for fry?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — the 0.5–1 mm granule size and higher protein level are aimed at small fish and fry that can't yet manage a standard flake or pellet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill this granule float or sink?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt sinks slowly, settling into mid-water rather than dropping straight to the substrate, so it suits fish that feed in open water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow is this different from the Tropical Flake Food?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSame insect-led protein base, but in a small sinking granule rather than a floating flake — better suited to small-mouthed or mid-water feeding fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan adult community fish eat this too?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, though larger fish may find the granule less filling per feed than a standard pellet — it's sized primarily for small and juvenile fish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Insectivore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55335342604579,"sku":"INS20","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/insectivore-mini-tropical-gr-10298431537443-1-dq.webp?v=1790372841","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/insectivore-mini-tropical-granules-45gm","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}