{"product_id":"ocean-nutrition-frozen-micro-plankton","title":"Ocean Nutrition frozen micro plankton","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA fine plankton blend built for corals and filter feeders, not fish mouths.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOcean Nutrition Frozen Micro Plankton combines rotifers, cockles and algae (spirulina and chlorella) into a very fine frozen food aimed at corals, sponges, anemones and other filter-feeding invertebrates rather than fish. Sold frozen in a 100 g blister pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotifers, cockles and algae in one blend\u003c\/strong\u003e — covers animal and algal nutrition in a single feed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpirulina and chlorella included\u003c\/strong\u003e — microalgae aimed at colour and growth support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine particle size\u003c\/strong\u003e — sized for filter feeders and polyps rather than fish mouths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreshly frozen rotifers\u003c\/strong\u003e — carry highly unsaturated fatty acids (HUFAs) into the feed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormulated for growth and colour\u003c\/strong\u003e — aimed at supporting coral and invertebrate growth, per the manufacturer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAA3606\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarcode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5412482000174\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOcean Nutrition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrozen plankton blend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 g blister pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStorage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep frozen (below 0°C) until use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients and guaranteed analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rotifers, cockles and algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuaranteed analysis, as published by the manufacturer:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConstituent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGuaranteed analysis\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\u003e12.1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.8%\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\u003eAsh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e79.0%\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\u003eSuitable for corals, sponges, anemones and other filter-feeding marine invertebrates, and can supplement the diet of fry and nano fish that take fine particles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suitable as feed for larger predatory or grazing fish — the particle size and nutrient profile are built for filter feeders, not fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer's general guidance is 2 to 5 feeds a day. For target-fed corals, a light broadcast directly over the polyps is usually enough rather than a full-tank feed — watch your skimmer output and nutrient levels and scale back if you see a rise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThawing, storage and cold chain\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThaw a portion in a small container of aquarium or system water, then dose. Never refreeze thawed food. Keep the unopened pack frozen between uses, and carry it home in an insulated bag on a hot day so it doesn't begin thawing in transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with Marine Fish Eggs for another fine-particle option, and use a turkey baster or pipette for target-feeding individual coral heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a frozen perishable food, this product is covered by the consumer guarantees under Australian Consumer Law relating to acceptable quality on arrival, in addition to any manufacturer assurance. It is sold and shipped frozen — keep it cold on the way home and into your freezer promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill this feed my fish too?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome fine particles will be taken by fry and nano fish, but it's formulated for filter feeders and corals, not as a general fish food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I dose this directly onto my corals?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — many reefkeepers thaw a small amount and target-feed it directly with a pipette or turkey baster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill it cause a nutrient spike?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny added food raises nutrient input — feed conservatively and monitor your system, especially in smaller reef tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's the difference between this and Marine Fish Eggs?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicro Plankton is a rotifer, cockle and algae blend aimed at filter feeders and corals; Marine Fish Eggs is pure fish roe aimed more at small fish, shrimp and fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it include live phytoplankton?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — the blend includes spirulina and chlorella algae, but it is a frozen product, not a live phytoplankton culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ocean Nutrition","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242241704227,"sku":"AA3606","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/ocean-nutrition-frozen-micro-plankton-6919-1600.jpg?v=1781836276","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/ocean-nutrition-frozen-micro-plankton","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}