Ocean Nutrition frozen white mosquito larvae
Pack size
100 g
Water type
Freshwater
Protein / fat
7.3% / 1%
Delivery
Frozen, pick up in store only
Cost per gram
$0.15
Food form
Frozen, 100 g blister
Pellet size
Larvae about 1.5 cm
Suits
Freshwater fish, juveniles
Feeding guide
2 to 5 times daily
Ocean Nutrition frozen white mosquito larvae
Frozen white mosquito larvae for fish too small-mouthed for bigger frozen foods. Ocean Nutrition White Mosquito Larvae is a single-ingredient frozen food – soft, transparent larvae that community and nano freshwater fish, and fry, can take without difficulty. Supplied frozen in a 100g blister pack.
Key features
- Single ingredient – white mosquito larvae only, nothing else added.
- Soft and transparent – easy for small mouths to take, including juveniles and fry-safe community fish.
- Natural variety – a change from flake or pellet for fish that benefit from whole-prey feeding.
- Freshwater staple – a long-standing frozen food for community tanks.
Specifications
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Form | Frozen blister pack |
| Pack weight | 100 g |
| Water type | Freshwater |
| Feeding rate | 2–5 times daily, only what is eaten in 5 minutes |
Ingredients
White mosquito larvae.
Guaranteed analysis (as published by the manufacturer):
| Component | Result |
|---|---|
| Protein | 7.3% |
| Fat | 1.0% |
| Ash | 1.0% |
| Moisture | 91.0% |
Crude fibre is not published by the manufacturer for this product.
Suitable for, and not suitable for
- Suitable for small to medium freshwater fish, including juveniles and fish with smaller mouths, thanks to the soft, transparent body of the larvae.
- Not a complete standalone diet for long-term feeding – best rotated with a flake, pellet or other frozen food.
How to thaw and feed
Thaw a portion in a little tank water, then add the thawed larvae to the tank. Ocean Nutrition's own guidance is that thawed frozen food can only be safely refrozen if it still contains ice crystals, or is cold to the touch and has been kept below 7°C for under two hours – once it has thawed fully and warmed past that, feed it or discard it, never refreeze it. Keep the pack frozen between feeds, and if it starts to soften in transit on a hot day, move it to your own freezer as soon as it arrives.
Warranty and delivery
There's no manufacturer warranty on a food item as such – the applicable guarantee is the consumer guarantee under Australian Consumer Law that the food is of acceptable quality and matches its description. Keep it frozen until use.
Frozen food is pick up only from our North Lakes store, because a pack that thaws on the way cannot be refrozen.
Common questions
Will this feed my fry?
Yes – the soft, transparent larvae are sized for small mouths, which makes this one of the more fry-friendly frozen foods in the range.
Can I feed this alongside flake or pellet food?
Yes. It's best used as a variety food alongside a staple flake or pellet, not as the sole diet.
How much should I feed?
Only what your fish will finish within about 5 minutes, 2 to 5 times a day. Remove any uneaten food so it doesn't foul the water.
Can I refreeze a thawed portion?
Only if it still has ice crystals or has stayed below 7°C for under two hours. Once it's fully thawed and warmed past that, feed it or throw it out.
