Product title
19,99 lei | 24,99 lei
Product title
19,99 lei | 24,99 lei
Product title
19,99 lei | 24,99 lei
Product title
19,99 lei | 24,99 lei
Fish-Free Insect Protein Flakes for Tropical Fish
Product Description
Aqueon Nutrinsect Tropical Flakes are a 100% fish-free, plant and insect-based complete diet designed to match what tropical fish prefer eating in the wild. The formula includes dried mealworms, black soldier fly larvae, freshwater shrimp, and dried kelp. The flakes float near the water's surface, enhance color, and are easily digestible, leading to less waste, better water quality, and more active fish.
Benefits
- 100% Fish-Free Formula: Contains no fishmeal, whole fish, or fish oils, matching the foods tropical fish prefer in the wild.
- Insect-Based Protein: Dried mealworms, black soldier fly larvae, and bloodworms provide protein tropical fish naturally seek out.
- Floating Flakes: Flakes float near the top of the water, a feeding style that fish sometimes prefer.
- Color Enhancing: The formula is designed to enhance color, helping your tropical fish's natural colors look bright and vibrant.
- Easily Digestible: Fish use more of what they eat, leading to less waste and better water quality.
- Highly Palatable: Made with ingredients tropical fish crave, so even the pickiest eaters are drawn to feeding time.
- Complete Daily Nutrition: Works as a complete diet that meets your tropical fish's daily nutritional needs to keep them healthy and active.
Ingredients
Dried Mealworms, Ground Peas, Dried L-Lysine Fermentation Product, Dried Black Soldier Fly Larvae, Brewers Dried Yeast, Freshwater Shrimp, Dried Potato Products, Dried Kelp, Shrimp Meal, Krill Oil, Spirulina, Carob Bean Flour, Turmeric, Garlic, Dried Bloodworms, Agar-Agar, Fructooligosaccharides, Inulin, Vegetable Juice (Color), Betaine, DL-Methionine, Vitamin A Supplement, Haematococcus Algae Meal (Color), L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Choline Chloride, Iron Sulfate, Tannic Acid, Vitamin E Supplement, Manganous Oxide, Zinc Oxide, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Rosemary Extract, L-Carnitine, Niacin, Copper Sulfate, Riboflavin, Calcium Iodate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Source of Vitamin K Activity), Biotin, Threonine, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12.
Guaranteed Analysis
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein (min) | 42% |
| Crude Fat (min) | 4.0% |
| Crude Fiber (max) | 6% |
| Moisture (max) | 8% |
| Phosphorus (min) | 0.4% |
How to Use
Recommended-Dosage Chart
| Feeding Point | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Feeding frequency | 2 to 3 times a day |
| Amount per feeding | Small amounts your fish fully eat within 2 minutes |
| Uneaten food | Remove about 5 minutes after feeding |
| Food form | Flakes that float near the water's surface |
| Switching foods | Direct swap, or start with 1/4 Nutrinsect and 3/4 current food |
Disclaimer: Product information and usage guidelines are provided by the manufacturer. Always use products as directed on the label and consult your veterinarian before use if you have any concerns regarding your pet's health.
Directions for Use
- Feed 2 to 3 Times: Offer food two to three times a day in small amounts your fish finish within two minutes.
- Remove Leftovers: Net out any uneaten flakes still in the tank about five minutes after each feeding.
- Direct Swap Option: You can switch straight to Nutrinsect, though fish may take a few feedings to accept the taste.
- Gradual Switch Option: Start with one quarter Nutrinsect and three quarters current food, then increase the ratio over a few days.
- Freshwater Use: Aqueon recommends Nutrinsect for freshwater fish, as its ingredients match foods freshwater fish would naturally eat.
Additional Information
Precautions
- Avoid Overfeeding: Feed only what your fish eat within two minutes, since uneaten food should be removed.
- Not for Marine Fish: Aqueon does not recommend Nutrinsect for saltwater fish, as it is formulated around freshwater fish diets.
- Contains Crustaceans: Although fish-free, the formula lists crustacean ingredients, including shrimp meal, freshwater shrimp, and krill oil.
- Allow Adjustment Time: Fish used to other foods may need a few feedings to recognize Nutrinsect's new taste and texture.
Shipping & Return
We offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our shipping policy for details.
For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Are Aqueon Nutrinsect Tropical Flakes really fish-free?
Ans: Yes. The formula contains no fishmeal, whole fish, or fish oils. Instead, it uses insect-based proteins such as mealworms, black soldier fly larvae, and bloodworms, along with plant ingredients and crustacean ingredients like shrimp meal and freshwater shrimp.
Q2: How often should I feed my tropical fish Nutrinsect flakes?
Ans: Feed two to three times a day in small amounts that your fish will fully eat within two minutes. Remove any uneaten food still in the tank about five minutes after feeding to help keep the water clean.
Q3: What is the protein content of Nutrinsect Tropical Flakes?
Ans: The guaranteed analysis lists a minimum of 42% crude protein and 4.0% crude fat, with a maximum of 6% crude fiber and 8% moisture, plus a minimum of 0.4% phosphorus. Its protein comes from insect-based ingredients rather than fishmeal.
Q4: Is Nutrinsect a complete diet or a treat?
Ans: Nutrinsect is a complete diet, not a treat. It is formulated to provide the balanced daily nutrition fish need to stay fit, active, colorful, and healthy, so it works as your tropical fish's main daily food in the home aquarium.
Q5: How do I switch my tropical fish to Nutrinsect?
Ans: You can swap directly, though fish may need a few feedings to accept the new taste. For a gradual switch, feed one quarter Nutrinsect with three quarters of the current food, then slowly increase the Nutrinsect ratio over a few days.
Q6: Can I feed Nutrinsect to saltwater fish?
Ans: No. While Nutrinsect is nutritionally balanced, its ingredients reflect the foods freshwater fish would naturally eat rather than marine fish diets. It is made for freshwater fish, not for marine fish kept in saltwater aquariums.
Q7: Will Nutrinsect help keep my aquarium water cleaner?
Ans: The food is easily digestible, so fish use more of what they eat and produce less waste. Less waste supports better water quality. For best results, feed small portions and remove uneaten flakes about five minutes after feeding.