{"product_id":"ocean-nutrition-frozen-red-plankton","title":"Ocean Nutrition frozen red plankton","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiny frozen copepods that support colour in corals and small fish.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ocean Nutrition red plankton is whole frozen Calanus finmarchicus — a natural North Atlantic copepod around 2–3 mm — rich in astaxanthin and omega-3 fatty acids. It suits reef tanks and marine fish that take small particulate foods, including corals and other filter-feeding invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle ingredient\u003c\/strong\u003e — whole Calanus finmarchicus copepods, nothing else added.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural colour support\u003c\/strong\u003e — high in natural carotenoid pigments and astaxanthin, which support colour development in marine fish and corals over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOmega-3 rich\u003c\/strong\u003e — a natural source of highly unsaturated fatty acids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall particle size\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2–3 mm, sized for corals, small fish and filter feeders rather than large predators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 g blister pack\u003c\/strong\u003e — pre-portioned for easy dosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReproduced verbatim from the manufacturer: \u003cstrong\u003eRed plankton (Calanus finmarchicus).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGuaranteed analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConstituent\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\u003e7.4%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e85.5%\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrozen, whole copepods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParticle size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 g blister\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of manufacture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelgium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStorage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep frozen at -18°C or below until use\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e marine fish, corals and other invertebrates that take small particulate foods, including many filter feeders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e freshwater setups looking for a staple diet, or large predatory fish for which this particle size is too small to be a primary food source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThawing and feeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I thaw it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThaw a portion in a small amount of tank or aquarium water, then feed the thawed food and liquid together. Never refreeze thawed food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow often should I feed it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed two to five times a day, offering only what your fish and corals will consume within five minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage and cold chain\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a frozen product. Transfer it to your freezer immediately on arrival and keep it at -18°C or below. Contact us before ordering if you need certainty on delivery timing for frozen items — local pickup keeps the cold chain most reliable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRotate with our other Ocean Nutrition frozen lines — mysis, squid and rotifers — for broader dietary variety across your fish and coral feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a perishable frozen food, this isn't covered by a manufacturer warranty the way equipment is; your rights under Australian Consumer Law still apply if a pack arrives damaged or not as described. See the storage and cold chain note above for delivery handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill my corals eat red plankton?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany corals and other filter feeders take red plankton readily, particularly when it's target-fed close to the polyps after thawing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs red plankton a complete diet on its own?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — it's best used as one part of a varied frozen feeding rotation alongside other foods such as mysis or squid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy does it help with colour?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural carotenoid pigments and astaxanthin in red plankton are precursors fish and corals use to develop and maintain colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I feed it to freshwater fish?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's formulated and marketed as a marine food; Ocean Nutrition doesn't publish freshwater feeding guidance for this product.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ocean Nutrition","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242241769763,"sku":"AA3605","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/ocean-nutrition-frozen-red-plankton-6918-1600.jpg?v=1781836277","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/ocean-nutrition-frozen-red-plankton","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}