{"product_id":"insectivore-tropical-granules","title":"Insectivore Tropical Granules","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlow-sinking insect-protein granules that feed the whole water column, not just the fish at the top.\u003c\/strong\u003e Insectivore Tropical Granules are a 1–1.5 mm granule built on mealworm meal and black soldier fly larvae meal alongside fish meal, sized to sink gradually so surface feeders, mid-water fish and bottom dwellers in the same community tank all get a share from one feed. Available in 45 g, 150 g and 230 g packs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsect protein as a leading ingredient\u003c\/strong\u003e — mealworm meal and black soldier fly larvae meal sit alongside fish meal, closer to what a natural tropical diet actually contains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1–1.5 mm slow-sinking granule\u003c\/strong\u003e — feeds top, mid and bottom of the tank from a single feed instead of only the fish that reach the surface first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e47% crude protein\u003c\/strong\u003e — formulated as a staple daily diet, not an occasional treat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpirulina and salmon oil included\u003c\/strong\u003e — support natural colour and condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree pack sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — 45 g, 150 g and 230 g, so cost per feed comes down as the tank (or the number of tanks) grows.\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\u003eBarcode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eINS21\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9327975042356\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eINS22\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9327975042363\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e230 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eINS23\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9327975042370\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eGranule size 1–1.5 mm, slow-sinking form, across all three pack sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for tropical community fish that feed at multiple depths — tetras, angelfish, small to medium cichlids, barbs, gouramis and rasboras.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot suitable as a sole diet for surface-only feeders that won't chase a sinking granule, or for specialist bottom feeders like plecos that need a more fibre-dense wafer food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFish meal, wheat flour, mealworms meal \u0026amp; black soldier fly larvae meal (insect meal), fish protein hydrolysate, herring meal, brewer's yeast, soya meal, potatoes, shrimp meal, garlic, carob, alfalfa, paprika, mealworm oil, salmon oil, spirulina, crab eggs, colourant E120. 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\u003ch3\u003eGuaranteed analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGuaranteed level\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\u003e47%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.3%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eContains a trace copper supplement, as most fortified fish foods do — worth keeping in mind for shrimp-only systems where you're dosing copper precisely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeeding directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed once or twice daily, offering only as much as fish clear in a couple of minutes. Remove any uneaten food rather than letting it sit in the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold with the consumer guarantees that apply under Australian Consumer Law. This is a shelf-stable dry product with no cold-chain requirement, shipped with standard freight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill fish at the surface get enough before it sinks?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — the granule is sized to sink gradually rather than drop straight to the substrate, so surface and mid-water feeders get a fair share before it reaches the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat's the difference between the three pack sizes?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSame formula and granule size throughout — 45 g suits a nano or single small tank, 150 g and 230 g suit larger tanks or multiple tanks where you're feeding more often.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I feed this as the only food my fish get?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it's formulated as a complete staple diet rather than a supplement, though rotating in other foods is good practice for most community tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs it safe in a tank with shrimp?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt carries a trace copper supplement common to fortified fish foods. 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