{"product_id":"ocean-nutrition-frozen-squid","title":"Ocean Nutrition frozen squid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinely minced squid meat for predatory and carnivorous fish.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ocean Nutrition frozen squid is pure squid meat, finely minced and flash-frozen with no added ingredients. Its soft texture and high protein content suit carnivorous and predatory fish, in both freshwater and marine setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle ingredient\u003c\/strong\u003e — pure squid meat, nothing else added.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh protein, low fat\u003c\/strong\u003e — a lean, protein-dense food for carnivorous species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinely minced\u003c\/strong\u003e — a soft texture that's easy for predatory fish to take and digest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlash-frozen\u003c\/strong\u003e — limits nutrient leaching into the water compared with slow home-freezing.\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\u003eSquid.\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\u003e9.6%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.3%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90.0%\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.\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, finely minced\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 carnivorous and predatory freshwater and marine fish, including larger cichlids, marine predators and other species that take a meaty protein food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e small community fish, fry or herbivorous species — the protein density and texture suit larger predatory feeders rather than grazers.\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. 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 will fully consume within five minutes. Remove uneaten food promptly, as the high protein content can affect water quality if left to break down.\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, red plankton and rotifers — to broaden the diet beyond a single protein source.\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\u003eIs squid suitable for a reef tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's aimed at carnivorous fish rather than corals or filter feeders; check the suitability notes above before feeding it in a mixed reef system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I cut portions smaller for smaller predators?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the mince is already fine, but you can break a thawed portion into smaller pieces for fish that take smaller mouthfuls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy is the fat content so low?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquid meat is naturally lean; the 0.1% fat figure reflects the manufacturer's guaranteed analysis for this product rather than any processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill this cloud my water if I overfeed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny uneaten high-protein food affects water quality as it breaks down, so feed only what your fish will finish within five minutes and remove the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ocean Nutrition","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242241835299,"sku":"AA3604","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/SQUID_4f6401f1c43f5.jpg?v=1782105546","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/ocean-nutrition-frozen-squid","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}