{"product_id":"insectivore-tropical-flake-food","title":"Insectivore Tropical Flake Food","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA staple flake tropical fish are wired to go for.\u003c\/strong\u003e Insectivore Tropical Flake Food is built around insect-based protein — mealworm meal and black soldier fly larvae meal lead the ingredient list — closer to the diet most tropical species evolved eating than a fishmeal-only flake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsect-led protein\u003c\/strong\u003e — mealworm meal and black soldier fly larvae meal ahead of brewer's yeast and wheat gluten.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e46.2% crude protein\u003c\/strong\u003e — a high figure for a daily staple flake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAstaxanthin, spirulina and paprika\u003c\/strong\u003e included to support natural colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eL-carnitine, betaine and beta-glucans\u003c\/strong\u003e included to support digestion and condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour pack sizes — 20 g, 50 g, 100 g and 200 g — with the 20 g suited to trying the food before committing to a larger pack.\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\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eINS01\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eINS02\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eINS03\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eINS07\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMealworm meal, black soldier fly larvae meal, brewer's yeast, wheat gluten, wheat flour, soya flour, fish hydrolysate, herring meal, shrimp protein hydrolysed, garlic, potato starch, shrimp meal, mealworm oil, salmon oil, carob, paprika, alfalfa, spirulina, turmeric, carrot, 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 protein, 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\u003e46.2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.23%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5%\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, gouramis and other tropical community fish. Not sized for large carnivores — for cichlids, oscars and similar predators, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/insectivore-large-tropical-carnivore-pellets-soft\"\u003eInsectivore Large Tropical Carnivore Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e are the better match.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeeding directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed once or twice a day, offering only what fish clear in 2–3 minutes. Remove uneaten flake rather than letting it settle and break down, which is the main way flake-fed tanks cloud up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dry place and reseal the pack after each feed — flake absorbs moisture quickly once opened.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePairs with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/insectivore-mini-tropical-granules-45gm\"\u003eInsectivore Mini Tropical Granules\u003c\/a\u003e if the tank also holds fry or very small fish, and with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-stress-coat-473ml-with-pump-dispenser\"\u003eAPI Stress Coat\u003c\/a\u003e at water-change time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat's the difference between the 20 g and larger packs?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSame formula throughout — the 20 g pack is a trial size for a new tank or to test whether fish take to it before buying a larger pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill this flake suit a mixed community tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it's formulated as a general tropical community staple rather than for one species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes flake lose nutritional value once the pack is opened?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlake is more exposed to air and moisture than pellets, so it's worth using an opened pack within a few months and keeping it sealed and dry between feeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I feed this to goldfish?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's formulated for tropical fish rather than coldwater goldfish — \u003ca href=\"\/products\/insectivore-goldfish-pellets\"\u003eInsectivore Goldfish Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e is the matching product for a goldfish tank.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Insectivore","offers":[{"title":"20gm","offer_id":54774144303395,"sku":"INS01","price":7.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50gm","offer_id":55335341719843,"sku":"INS02","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100gm","offer_id":55335341752611,"sku":"INS03","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200gm","offer_id":55335341785379,"sku":"INS07","price":37.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/INS01_9681ae7f-27ab-4985-8830-0392bf000429.jpg?v=1782869004","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/insectivore-tropical-flake-food","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}