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This makes them especially useful in breeding tanks and nano aquariums where every small hiding space matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir natural leaf-like design blends into planted aquascapes without taking up vertical space, helping maintain an open and clean layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from high-temperature fired ceramic, the leaves are durable, inert, and safe for freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse briefly under tap water before placing in the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace directly on the substrate or among plants where shrimp and fry naturally gather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse several pieces together to create more coverage and shaded zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 4.3 in (11 cm)\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 4.1 in (10.5 cm)\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 0.78 in (2 cm)\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 9.5 oz (270 g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: High-temperature fired ceramic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from non-toxic ceramic material with smooth edges. 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These sinking pellets are the food we reach for most on our own farm — the everyday staple almost every fish in the tank actually goes for. Drop them in and you'll usually see fish move onto them right away, from the very first feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThey're built on whole seafood — fish, shrimp, krill, and brine shrimp — for real animal protein, with spirulina added for plant content. That protein-and-plant balance is what lets them work as a daily base food across a whole mixed community, not just one type of fish. The krill and spirulina also bring natural carotenoids that help support strong color over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eFor dedicated breeding conditioning, pair them with our protein cubes; for committed plant-grazers, rotate in spirulina. As a daily base, this is the one food that keeps the whole tank fed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhich fish it's for\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eA true all-rounder for the bottom of the tank — and beyond:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003eProtein-feeding plecos\u003c\/b\u003e — Hypancistrus, Peckoltia, Pseudacanthicus, Leporacanthicus, and Scobinancistrus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003eEveryday grazers\u003c\/b\u003e — Ancistrus \/ bristlenose in all their forms, plus corydoras, loaches, and other catfish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003eShrimp and snails\u003c\/b\u003e, which graze the softened pellets readily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003eMid-water fish\u003c\/b\u003e often pick at them on the way down, too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eHow to feed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eFeed 1–2 times daily in small amounts your fish can finish within about 15 minutes. Let the pellets sink so bottom dwellers can reach them, and remove anything uneaten to keep water quality stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eThe pellets can be:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003eDropped in whole\u003c\/b\u003e — they sink fast, hold their shape, so they don't cloud the water, and soften gradually on the bottom letting fish graze at their own pace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003ePressed onto the glass\u003c\/b\u003e — they'll stick, allowing fish to feed at different heights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003eCrushed to a powder\u003c\/b\u003e — for smaller mouths, juveniles, or to spread food around the tank (the pellet is on the larger side, so crush it if you're feeding very small fish).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eFish meal, shrimp meal, krill meal, wheat flour, soya bean meal, brine shrimp, spirulina powder, fish oil, dried yeast, minerals, vitamins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eGuaranteed Analysis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"\u003eCrude Protein (min): 35%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"\u003eCrude Fat (min): 7%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"\u003eCrude Fiber (max): 7%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15,3,0\"\u003eAsh (max): 10%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15,4,0\"\u003eMoisture (max): 10%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15,5,0\"\u003eCalcium (min): 1.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003eThe food we feed most on the Plecoceramics farm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pleco ceramics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45004264800395,"sku":"breeding-set4","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0326\/5904\/6539\/files\/20251213_223851-EDIT_1.jpg?v=1765729189"},{"product_id":"spirulina-tablets-100-spirulina","title":"Spirulina Tablets - 100% Spirulina","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThese sinking tablets are made from 100% spirulina — nothing else. Spirulina is a nutrient-dense algae, naturally high in plant protein, carotenoids, and trace minerals, and it’s one of the best plant foods for deepening the greens, yellows, and reds of algae-grazing fish over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThis is the plant side of a balanced diet, built for herbivorous and aufwuchs-grazing bottom dwellers that browse algae and biofilm in the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe tablets hold their shape rather than crumbling, so fish can graze them slowly and the water stays clear. If your fish are used to meaty foods, give them a little time — switching to a pure plant food can take a few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhich fish it’s for\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003eAncistrus \/ Bristlenose plecos\u003c\/b\u003e (L144, L181, L183, common bristlenose) — including fry, as an easy early plant food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003eWhiptail pleco\u003c\/b\u003e — Sturisoma and Farlowella.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003eGold Nugget plecos\u003c\/b\u003e — Baryancistrus (L018, L085, L081, L177).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003eGreen Phantom\u003c\/b\u003e (L200) and other algae-grazing Loricariids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\"\u003eCommon and sailfin plecos\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0\"\u003eShrimp and snails\u003c\/b\u003e, which graze it readily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eSeveral of these fish — Gold Nugget and Green Phantom especially — also need some animal protein. Use these tablets as the plant part of the diet and rotate them with a protein food 2–3 times a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eHow to feed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eFeed in the evening, before lights-out — that's when these grazers are most active. Drop it in at night and let the fish graze; in the morning, remove any leftovers so they don't affect water quality. Always remove anything uneaten so it doesn’t cloud the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eFeeding guide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e1 tablet\u003c\/b\u003e per 1–2 adult fish,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e1 tablet\u003c\/b\u003e per 5 juveniles,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e1 tablet\u003c\/b\u003e per clutch of fry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e100% spirulina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eGuaranteed Analysis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"\u003eCrude Protein (min): 65%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"\u003eCrude Fat (min): 3%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"\u003eCrude Fiber (max): 2%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15,3,0\"\u003eMoisture (max): 7%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003eUsed on the Plecoceramics farm for our plant-grazing species.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pleco ceramics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45004535824523,"sku":"4Q-M4UT-UZ2N","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0326\/5904\/6539\/files\/20251214_113203.jpg?v=1766891574"},{"product_id":"decapsulated-artemia-eggs-first-fry-food","title":"Decapsulated Artemia Eggs – Fry \u0026 Breeding Feed","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eDecapsulated Artemia eggs are a highly digestible, protein-rich first food for raising fry. The hard outer shell has been removed, so the whole egg can be eaten and digested cleanly — no indigestible casings, and far less waste than feeding shelled cysts. The fine, powder-like particles sink slowly, which suits both mid-water fry and bottom-grazing pleco fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eAt 62% protein, it’s made for the stage right after the yolk sac is absorbed — when fry need easily digestible protein in small, frequent meals to grow well. Because it's so nutrient-dense, dose carefully — a little goes a long way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhich fry it's for\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBetta fry\u003c\/b\u003e — an excellent, easily digestible first food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEgg-laying community species\u003c\/b\u003e — tetras and other characins, corydoras.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCave-spawning pleco fry\u003c\/b\u003e — Hypancistrus and Peckoltia (all L-numbers), once the yolk sac is absorbed, around day 3–4 after hatching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAncistrus fry\u003c\/b\u003e — offer sparingly, about once a week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eAlso works as a protein-rich variety food for juveniles and adults, and for conditioning breeders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHow to feed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eFeed 1–2 times daily in very small amounts — only what they finish in a few minutes. Remove excess and avoid overfeeding to keep the water clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe easiest, most reliable method is using a simple plastic syringe (draw up some aquarium water, add a small amount of eggs, shake, and squirt).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eThe food can be:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSprinkled in a small pinch\u003c\/b\u003e on the water surface for surface and mid-water fry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSquirited into the mid-water\u003c\/b\u003e where they feed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePushed down to the substrate\u003c\/b\u003e with a syringe for pleco and bottom-dwelling fry, where it sinks and the fry graze it off the bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eDecapsulated Artemia (brine shrimp) eggs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGuaranteed Analysis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"\u003eCrude Protein (min): 62%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"\u003eCrude Fat (min): 5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"\u003eCrude Fiber (max): 5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15,3,0\"\u003eMoisture (max): 5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003eTested and used on the Plecoceramics farm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pleco ceramics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45004841615499,"sku":"8L-Y1F5-VP8K","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0326\/5904\/6539\/files\/20251214_114737.jpg?v=1766891574"},{"product_id":"freeze-dried-brine-shrimp-cubes-protein-rich-conditioning-feed","title":"Freeze-Dried Brine Shrimp Cubes – Protein-Rich Conditioning Feed","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eA premium, highly palatable treat that almost every fish loves. Brine shrimp (Artemia) is one of the most widely accepted foods in the hobby — ideal for adding variety and tempting even fussy eaters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eFreeze-drying keeps all the appeal of live brine shrimp while removing the hatching, mess, and contamination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eWhich fish it's for\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eA favorite across the most popular aquarium fish:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003eBetta\u003c\/b\u003e — a rich, irresistible treat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003eAfrican cichlids, discus, and angelfish\u003c\/b\u003e — great for conditioning and color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003eCommunity tropicals\u003c\/b\u003e that enjoy a protein-rich treat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eIt's also readily taken by plecos and bottom feeders — a welcome treat, alongside their regular diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eHow to feed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eFeed 1–2 times daily, offering only what fish can finish within a few minutes. As a rich food, avoid overfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eThe cubes can be:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003edropped in whole (for bottom feeders, press it to the substrate so it stays low),\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003ebroken into smaller pieces,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003eor pressed against the glass at the height you like so fish can pick at them more easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eEven if it floats loose at first, it softens and sinks rather than going to waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eBrine shrimp, vitamin E supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eGuaranteed Analysis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"\u003eCrude Protein (min): 60%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"\u003eCrude Fat (min): 6%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\"\u003eCrude Fiber (max): 3%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0\"\u003eMoisture (max): 10%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eTested and used on the Plecoceramics farm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pleco ceramics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45004883165323,"sku":"Z9-SMKB-C7FC","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0326\/5904\/6539\/files\/20251214_114114.jpg?v=1766891574"},{"product_id":"freeze-dried-tubifex-cubes-protein-rich-conditioning-feed","title":"Freeze-Dried Tubifex Cubes – Protein-Rich Conditioning Feed","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eA premium, protein-rich treat for fishkeepers who want the best for their fish. Freeze-dried tubifex is one of the most nutrient-dense foods you can offer — a rich conditioning food that brings out strong feeding response, growth, and color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eFreeze-drying locks in that nutrition while removing the parasites, mess, and water-quality risks of live tubifex. All the appeal of live worms, none of the hassle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eWhich fish it's for\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eA favorite across the most popular aquarium fish:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003eBetta\u003c\/b\u003e — a rich, irresistible treat that bettas go straight for\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003eAfrican cichlids, discus, and angelfish\u003c\/b\u003e — excellent for conditioning and color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003eCommunity tropicals\u003c\/b\u003e that enjoy a high-protein treat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eIt also works well for plecos and other bottom feeders, who'll happily pick it up — just know it's a treat and conditioning food, not a daily staple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eHow to feed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eFeed 1–2 times daily, offering only as much as your fish can consume within a few minutes. As a rich food, avoid overfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eThe cubes can be:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003edropped in whole for bottom feeders (press it onto the substrate so it stays low),\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003ebroken into smaller pieces,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003eor pressed against the glass at the height you like so fish can pick at them more easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eEven if it floats loose at first, it softens and sinks, so it won't go to waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003eTubifex, vitamin E supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eGuaranteed Analysis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\"\u003eCrude Protein (min): 60%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\"\u003eCrude Fat (min): 6%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\"\u003eCrude Fiber (max): 3%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"18,3,0\"\u003eMoisture (max): 10%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003eTested and used on the Plecoceramics farm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pleco ceramics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45004884672651,"sku":"QK-L9PL-HKN6","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0326\/5904\/6539\/files\/20251214_115411.jpg?v=1766891574"}],"url":"https:\/\/plecoceramics.com\/es\/collections\/breeding-supplies.oembed","provider":"Plecoceramics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}