{"product_id":"ocean-nutrition-coral-pellets-small-100g","title":"Ocean Nutrition Coral Pellets Small 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeds corals precisely, polyp by polyp.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ocean Nutrition Coral Pellets Small is a 2.5 mm semi-moist pellet for target-feeding corals and other filter feeders, sized for Ricordea and smaller-mouthed LPS such as Acanthastrea, Blastomussa and Lobophyllia. Built on marine proteins, it softens against a polyp within seconds so you can dose exactly where it's needed without clouding the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2.5 mm semi-moist pellet\u003c\/strong\u003e — small enough to target-feed onto individual polyps without overfeeding the colony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarine protein base\u003c\/strong\u003e — built from marine copepods, fish fillets, krill, squid and brine shrimp, a food corals recognise and take readily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNitrogen-flushed pouch\u003c\/strong\u003e — packed to hold freshness; no refrigeration needed until the pouch is opened.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSized for smaller LPS\u003c\/strong\u003e — matched to Ricordea and smaller-mouthed species; a separate 6 mm Large pellet (not stocked here) suits bigger-mouthed corals such as Scolymia and Trachyphyllia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple dosing\u003c\/strong\u003e — feed straight from the pouch with a pipette or feeding tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePellet size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 mm (Small)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-moist target-feed pellet\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\u003eSuitability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorals and filter feeders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull ingredient declaration, transcribed verbatim from the manufacturer:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarine copepods, fish fillets, krill, wheat flour, wheat gluten, squid, adult brine shrimp, mineral salts, marine fish eggs, yeast, mussels, vitamins (retinyl acetate (vitamin A), cholecalciferol (vitamin D3), L-Ascorbic Acid Phosphate (Vitamin C), Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E), Menadione (Vitamin K3), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6), Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12), biotin (vitamin H), panthotenic acid (vitamin B5), folic acid (vitamin B9), niacin (vitamin B3)), antioxidants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGuaranteed analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLevel\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\u003e35.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer names the vitamins in the ingredient list above but does not publish per-vitamin dosage levels, so none are stated here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTarget-feed onto coral polyps every other day, using a pipette, turkey baster or feeding tool. Feed no more than 30% of the polyps in a colony at a time to avoid overfeeding and fouling water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ricordea, smaller-mouthed LPS corals such as Acanthastrea, Blastomussa and Lobophyllia, and other filter feeders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e broadcast feeding as a general fish diet — this is a target-feed coral food, not a flake or pellet for fish. Larger-mouthed LPS such as Scolymia, Trachyphyllia, Duncanopsammia and Catalaphyllia need a larger pellet than this 2.5 mm size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore the sealed pouch at room temperature. Once opened, keep it refrigerated at 4–6°C and reseal tightly between feeds to keep moisture and air out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold and supported by Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. This is an ambient, shelf-stable pack — no cold-chain delivery is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this a flake or pellet food for fish?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Coral Pellets Small is a target-feed food for corals and other filter feeders, dosed onto individual polyps rather than scattered across the tank like a fish flake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill the Small pellets suit my LPS corals?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're sized at 2.5 mm for Ricordea and smaller-mouthed LPS such as Acanthastrea, Blastomussa and Lobophyllia. Larger-mouthed species such as Scolymia and Trachyphyllia need a larger pellet than this size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow often should I feed my corals this pellet?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery other day, feeding no more than 30% of a colony's polyps at once, is the manufacturer's guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to refrigerate the pouch?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly after opening. 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