{"product_id":"ocean-nutrition-frozen-cyclops","title":"Ocean Nutrition frozen cyclops","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA frozen live-food replacement small enough for fry and filter feeders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ocean Nutrition Frozen Cyclops is a 100 g pack of whole cyclops bound into cubes with a little water and guar gum, sized for small-mouthed fish, fry and filter-feeding corals. It works across both freshwater and marine setups and is designed to be fed straight from frozen, not thawed first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole cyclops in a stable cube\u003c\/strong\u003e — guar gum holds the cube together so it releases food gradually rather than dissolving into cloud on contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFed frozen, not thawed\u003c\/strong\u003e — the cube is designed to hold its shape through the feeding window; thawing it first works against that.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuits fresh and marine setups\u003c\/strong\u003e — one product covers both sides of the fishroom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks as a live-food substitute\u003c\/strong\u003e — a practical stand-in for live cyclops when rearing fry or feeding fussy filter feeders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTakes LPS and SPS corals as well as fish\u003c\/strong\u003e — small enough particle size for polyp feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 g (35-cube blister pack)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrozen cube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeeding frequency\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 times daily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAA3610\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarcode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5412482000044\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs declared by the manufacturer: \u003cstrong\u003e\"Cyclops, water, guar gum.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGuaranteed analysis\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGuarantee\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\u003e3.4% min.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0% min.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.7% max.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e94.4% max.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.1% max.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.1% min.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuited to angels, tetras, corydoras, swordtails, gobies and seahorses, plus feather dusters and LPS and SPS corals. Also used as a live-food replacement for freshwater and marine fish larvae being reared on. Not sized for larger predatory fish, which will get more out of a coarser frozen food such as krill or mysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding and thawing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed two to three times a day, offering only as much as fish will clear within five minutes. Ocean Nutrition specifically advises against thawing this product first — the cube is designed to be dropped straight into the tank frozen, where it holds together and releases gradually rather than clouding the water on contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty, delivery and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep frozen until use. This is a frozen product — our published delivery terms don't currently spell out cold-chain handling for frozen foods, so check with the store before ordering if timing or transit temperature matters to you. Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law apply in addition to anything stated here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShould I thaw the cube before feeding?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — Ocean Nutrition's own feeding directions for this product say to drop the frozen cube straight into the tank. Thawing it first works against how the cube is designed to hold together and release food gradually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow often should I feed it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo to three times a day, in an amount your fish will finish within about five minutes. Overfeeding leftover cyclops is what fouls water, not the food itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this suitable for a freshwater tank, a marine tank, or both?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth. Cyclops is one of the few Ocean Nutrition frozen foods rated for fresh and marine systems on the same pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use this to feed fry?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the small particle size and cube format make it a practical substitute for live cyclops when rearing fry that are past the newly-hatched stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill corals eat this?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLPS and SPS corals will take it, released gradually as the cube breaks down in the water column.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRotates well with other Ocean Nutrition frozen foods — offering a mix of particle sizes across a week keeps both small fry-stage fish and adult fish and corals covered.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ocean Nutrition","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242241474851,"sku":"AA3610","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/ocean-nutrition-frozen-cyclops-6923-1600.jpg?v=1781836275","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/ocean-nutrition-frozen-cyclops","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}