Aqueon Nutrinsect Betta Pellets (1.41 oz)

Fish-Free Insect Protein Pellets for Betta Fish

Product Description

Aqueon Nutrinsect Betta Pellets provide bettas with a complete, fish-free diet made from plant and insect-based ingredients. The 1 mm pellets contain protein from dried mealworms, black soldier fly larvae, freshwater shrimp, and bloodworms. Designed to be highly palatable and easy to digest, they help support vibrant coloration while producing less waste for cleaner water and more active fish.

Benefits

• 100% Fish-Free Formula: Contains no fishmeal, whole fish, or fish oils, aligning with the natural diet of bettas in the wild.
• Insect-Based Protein: Dried mealworms, black soldier fly larvae and bloodworms offer protein that helps support and sustain healthy growth.
• Color Enhancing: The formula is designed for color enhancement, helping your betta's natural colors stand out in the aquarium.
• Highly Palatable: Highly palatable recipe is made to appeal to bettas, so even the pickiest eaters enjoy mealtime.
• Easily Digestible: Fish use more of what they eat, which leads to less waste and better aquarium water quality.
• Complete Daily Nutrition: Works as a complete diet, providing the balanced daily nutrients bettas need to stay healthy and active.
• Sustainably Sourced: Fish-free, sustainably grown insect ingredients help protect ocean forage fish and the marine animals relying on them.

Ingredients

Ground Peas, Dried Mealworms, Dried L-Lysine Fermentation Product, Dried Black Soldier Fly Larvae, Shrimp Meal, Freshwater Shrimp, Brewers Dried Yeast, Dried Kelp, Spirulina, Krill Oil, Carob Bean Flavor, Turmeric, Garlic, Inulin, Dried Bloodworms, Agar-Agar, Betaine, DL-Methionine, Vegetable Juice (Color), Haematococcus Algae Meal (Color), Vitamin A Supplement, Tannic Acid, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Threonine, Choline Chloride, Iron Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Manganous Oxide, Zinc Oxide, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Rosemary Extract, L-Carnitine, 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, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12.

How to Use

Recommended-Dosage Chart

Directions for Use

• Feed 2 to 3 Times: Offer food two to three times a day in small amounts your betta finishes 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 betta eats within two minutes since uneaten food should be removed.
• Contains Crustaceans: Although fish-free, the formula includes shrimp meal, freshwater shrimp, and krill oil among its listed ingredients.
• Allow Adjustment Time: Fish used to other foods may need a few feedings to recognize Nutrinsect's new taste and texture.

Shipping & Return

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Is Aqueon Nutrinsect Betta 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 and crustacean ingredients like freshwater shrimp and krill oil.

Q2: How often should I feed my betta Nutrinsect pellets?

Ans: Feed two to three times a day in small amounts that your betta 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: Is Nutrinsect a complete diet or a treat?

Ans: Nutrinsect is a complete diet, not a treat. Aqueon formulates it to provide the balanced daily nutrition fish need to stay fit, active, colorful, and healthy, so you can rely on it as your betta's main daily food in the home aquarium.

Q4: What size are the Betta pellets?

Ans: Nutrinsect Betta Pellets are 1 mm, which is smaller than the 1.2 mm Tropical Pellets and 2 mm Goldfish Pellets. The small size is made for bettas, and each jar holds 1.41 oz (40 g) of pellets for daily feeding.

Q5: How do I switch my betta 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, although Nutrinsect is nutritionally balanced, its ingredients are based on foods that freshwater fish naturally consume rather than marine fish diets. It is suitable for freshwater species like bettas, but not recommended for marine fish in saltwater tanks.

Q7: Will Nutrinsect help keep my aquarium water cleaner?

Ans: Food is easily digestible, so fish use more of what they eat and produce less waste. Less waste supports better water quality. For good results, feed small portions and remove uneaten pellets about five minutes after feeding.