{"product_id":"ocean-nutrition-chopped-cockle","title":"Ocean Nutrition Chopped Cockle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal cockle meat, chopped small enough for a wide range of predatory fish to take.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ocean Nutrition Frozen Chopped Cockle is a single-ingredient frozen food made from cleaned cockle meat, supplied as a 100g blister of individually manageable pieces rather than a single frozen block. It's a straightforward way to add marine protein and variety alongside a staple flake or pellet diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle ingredient\u003c\/strong\u003e — cockle meat only, nothing else in the pack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChopped format\u003c\/strong\u003e — pieces are smaller than whole cockle meat, so more fish can take them without struggling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarine and freshwater\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same pack suits predatory fish and invertebrates in either water type.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlister packaging\u003c\/strong\u003e — individual cavities let you break off a small portion without touching the rest of the pack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrozen, blister pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChopped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeeding rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–5 times daily, only what is eaten in 5 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCockles (cockle meat), chopped. No colours, preservatives or fillers are added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGuaranteed analysis (as published by the manufacturer for this single ingredient):\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eResult\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude protein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.4%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.4%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.4%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e82.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrude fibre is not published by the manufacturer for this product. The manufacturer publishes this analysis against its cockle meat as an ingredient; a figure specific to the chopped cut, as distinct from the whole-cockle pack, is not separately published, though chopping does not change the meat's composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for a wide range of marine and freshwater predatory and omnivorous fish, and for many marine invertebrates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for turtles as an occasional protein source, per the manufacturer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot a complete standalone diet — rotate it with a staple food rather than feeding it exclusively.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot ideal for very small-mouthed fish; the pieces, while chopped, are still larger than something like brine shrimp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to thaw and feed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreak off a small piece from the blister and thaw it in a little tank or aquarium water before feeding, rinsing lightly if you want to reduce cloudiness. Never refreeze a thawed portion. Keep the remaining blister frozen between feeds, and if the pack arrives partly thawed in warm weather, transfer it to your freezer straight away and use it promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Ocean Nutrition frozen food should I feed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFood\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAnimal size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest suited to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChopped Cockle (this product)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChopped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarger predatory marine and freshwater fish, and invertebrates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ocean-nutrition-brine-shrimp-flat-pack-454g\"\u003eBrine Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~1 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall community fish, nano fish, most freshwater and marine species\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ocean-nutrition-chopped-krill-pacifica\"\u003eChopped Krill Pacifica\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChopped, from ~1.5–2 cm animals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall to medium marine and freshwater fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ocean-nutrition-chopped-krill-superba\"\u003eChopped Krill Superba\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChopped, from ~5 cm animals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium to large marine and freshwater fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCockle sits at the larger end of this range, so it's a natural next step once a fish has outgrown brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a frozen product this pack ships and must be stored frozen. There is no manufacturer warranty on a consumable food item; the consumer guarantee under Australian Consumer Law — that the product is of acceptable quality and matches its description — applies as it would to any packaged food. Transfer the pack to your own freezer as soon as it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this the same as whole cockle?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the same single ingredient, cockle meat, cut into smaller chopped pieces rather than left whole — useful for fish that can't manage a whole piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan invertebrates eat this?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer lists marine invertebrates as suitable recipients alongside fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow often should I feed it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 to 5 times a day, offering only what will be eaten within about 5 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill it cloud the water?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA light rinse of the thawed portion before feeding, and avoiding overfeeding, keeps this to a minimum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I refreeze leftovers?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — once thawed, feed it or discard it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ocean Nutrition","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242236428579,"sku":"AA3712","price":10.75,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/ocean-nutrition-chopped-cockle","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}