{"product_id":"zoo-med-original-banquet-feeding-block","title":"Zoo Med Original Banquet Feeding Block","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA slow-dissolving feeding block that keeps bottom feeders and grazers fed while you're away.\u003c\/strong\u003e Zoo Med's Original Banquet Feeding Block sits on the tank floor and dissolves gradually, giving problem feeders such as plecos, algae eaters, redtail sharks, gouramis, tangs, angels and damsels something to graze on over a weekend away or a longer trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow dissolve\u003c\/strong\u003e — releases food gradually rather than clouding the tank in one go.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSized to the trip\u003c\/strong\u003e — Mini covers a short weekend, Regular covers about a week, Giant covers up to two weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeds bottom dwellers directly\u003c\/strong\u003e — sits on the substrate where plecos, algae eaters and other grazers can reach it, rather than floating out of range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne Regular block feeds roughly 15–20 medium fish\u003c\/strong\u003e, per Zoo Med — add a second block for larger or more heavily stocked tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight per block\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDuration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMini (6 pack)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZM550\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5 g (0.3 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–4 days per block\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular (1 block)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZM560\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.8 g (0.45 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7–8 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGiant (1 block)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZM570\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39.7 g (1.4 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–14 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatch the block to the trip, not the tank size: Mini for an overnight or weekend away (the 6 pack means you're covered for repeat trips), Regular for around a week, Giant for up to a fortnight. For a heavily stocked tank, or a tank with several problem feeders competing for the block, use more than one block rather than jumping straight to Giant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for freshwater and saltwater community tanks with bottom feeders, grazers or fry that need constant access to food. Not suitable for bowls or tanks without aeration or filtration — Zoo Med states this directly, since a dissolving block in still, unfiltered water can foul it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCalcium Sulphate, Fish Meal, Flash Dried Blood Meal (non ruminant), Poultry By-Product Meal, Soybean Meal, Wheat, Wheat Flour, Fish Oil, Lecithin, Iron Oxide, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (stabilised Vitamin C), Dicalcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Niacin, Thiamine Hydrochloride, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Beta Carotene, Vitamin E Supplement, Riboflavin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Manganese Sulphate, Zinc Sulphate, Ferrous Sulphate, Copper Sulphate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodate, Propionic Acid (a natural preservative).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGuaranteed analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\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\u003e5.0% min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.25% min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5% max\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eZoo Med's published panel does not state a maximum moisture figure for this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis block contains Copper Sulphate as a trace mineral supplement. Copper is toxic to shrimp, snails and other invertebrates at aquarium concentrations — don't use it in a tank that houses invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStandard shelf-stable food item — store in a cool, dry place. Contact us if a block arrives damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill this cloud my water?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's designed to dissolve slowly rather than break apart, but Zoo Med specifically warns against using it in tanks without aeration or filtration, where a dissolving block is more likely to affect water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs it reef or invertebrate safe?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — it contains Copper Sulphate, which is unsafe for shrimp, snails and other invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow many fish will one block feed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eZoo Med rates one Regular block as suitable for roughly 15–20 medium-sized aquarium fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I use it for a two-week holiday?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Giant block is rated for 10–14 days, so it covers up to a fortnight; for anything longer, plan on a second block or a proper auto-feeder.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZooMed","offers":[{"title":"Mini Weekend(6)","offer_id":55293331538211,"sku":"ZM550","price":9.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Regular(1) 7 Days","offer_id":55335439171875,"sku":"ZM560","price":8.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Giant(1) 14 Days","offer_id":55335439204643,"sku":"ZM570","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/zoo-med-original-banquet-fee-43875829645603.webp?v=1790237147","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/zoo-med-original-banquet-feeding-block","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}