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 Sinking Insect Pellets for Tropical Fish
Product Description
Aqueon Nutrinsect Tropical Pellets are a fully plant and insect-based diet, free of fish, designed to replicate what tropical fish consume in their natural habitat. The formula contains dried mealworms, black soldier fly larvae, freshwater shrimp, and spirulina. These small 1.2 mm pellets sink instead of float, help improve fish coloration, and are easy to digest, resulting in less waste, improved water quality, and more energetic 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.
- Sinking Pellets: Pellets sink rather than float, offering a feeding style that fish sometimes prefer over floating foods.
- 1.2 mm Pellet Size: Aqueon makes the Tropical Pellets 1.2 mm, between its 1 mm Betta Pellets and 2 mm Goldfish Pellets.
- 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 Kelp, Ground Peas, Dried Mealworms, Dried L-Lysine Fermentation Product, Dried Black Soldier Fly Larvae, Freshwater Shrimp, Brewers Dried Yeast, Spirulina, Krill Oil, Carob Bean Flour, Turmeric, Garlic, Dried Bloodworms, Inulin, Fructooligosaccharides, Betaine, Haematococcus Algae Meal (Color), Vegetable Juice (Color), Vitamin A Supplement, DL-Methionine, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Iron Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Zinc Oxide, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), L-Carnitine, Rosemary Extract, Niacin, Copper Sulfate, Riboflavin, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Iodate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Source of Vitamin K Activity), Biotin, Sodium Selenite, Threonine, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12.
Guaranteed Analysis
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein (min) | 43% |
| Crude Fat (min) | 4.0% |
| Crude Fiber (max) | 6% |
| Moisture (max) | 9% |
| Phosphorus (min) | 0.3% |
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 | 1.2 mm sinking pellets |
| 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 pellets 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 freshwater shrimp and krill oil, among its components.
- 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 Pellets 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 like spirulina and crustacean ingredients like freshwater shrimp.
Q2: How often should I feed my tropical fish Nutrinsect pellets?
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: Do Nutrinsect Tropical Pellets sink or float?
Ans: The Tropical Pellets sink rather than float, which some fish prefer. Each pellet measures 1.2 mm. If your fish prefer eating at the water's surface, Nutrinsect Tropical Flakes float near the top of the water instead.
Q4: What is the protein content of Nutrinsect Tropical Pellets?
Ans: The guaranteed analysis lists a minimum of 43% crude protein and 4.0% crude fat, with a maximum of 6% crude fiber and 9% moisture, plus a minimum of 0.3% phosphorus. Its protein comes from insect-based ingredients rather than fishmeal.
Q5: 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.
Q6: 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.
Q7: 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.