{"product_id":"hikari-bio-pure-frozen-krill","title":"Frozen Krill Bio-Pure — 3.5 oz Stick Cubes or 16 oz Whole Krill - Hikari","description":"\u003cp\u003eHikari Bio-Pure frozen krill comes in two pack sizes — and they are not two sizes of the same product. The manufacturer makes them into two different foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:340px;margin:20px auto;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:177.78%;height:0;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2yISSybidXQ\" title=\"Turn frozen fish food into coral super food - ReefSolution\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this clip filmed at the store, we show how to turn an ordinary frozen food into something that feeds the fish \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e the rest of the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStick or whole krill: read this before you choose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCubes 3.5 oz (100 g), 32 count — item #30720.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is not whole krill. Hikari processes it \u003cstrong\u003eusing a Molecular Gastronomy technique into an easy-to-consume stick\u003c\/strong\u003e, which it describes as perfect for smaller fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlat pack 16 oz (454 g) — item #30840.\u003c\/strong\u003e This one holds the \u003cstrong\u003ewhole krill\u003c\/strong\u003e, which the manufacturer calls an excellent option for larger fish. Break off the piece you want.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want the whole shrimp your angels and tangs will chase down, take the flat pack. If your fish have small mouths, take the cube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAstaxanthin, and where it comes from\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHikari describes krill that \u003cstrong\u003enaturally contains astaxanthin\u003c\/strong\u003e and offers higher marine protein. The krill is also \u003cstrong\u003egut-loaded with planktonic algae\u003c\/strong\u003e, which complements its protein and amino acid profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAstaxanthin is the pigment reef keepers associate with fish colour. Here it is not added: it is in the animal. The manufacturer publishes no figure for it — if you see a level quoted elsewhere, it does not come from them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to feed it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHikari is explicit: krill is fed \u003cstrong\u003eas a treat\u003c\/strong\u003e. No more than your fish will consume within \u003cstrong\u003e30 to 45 seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eno more than twice daily\u003c\/strong\u003e. Remove whatever is left once the feeding period ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/em\u003e, per the manufacturer: freshwater, marine fish and select reptiles that require a more meaty food choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt adds the warning it repeats across the range: live or frozen food can spoil a fish to the point where it refuses its formulated diet. Feed it for variety, not as a replacement for complete nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Hikari packs in\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA combination of vitamins and live krill you cannot duplicate at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo-touch cubes for measured feeding, and easy-to-break whole shrimp in the flat pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-step sterilization: free of harmful parasites, unwanted bacteria and foul odour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGut-loading with bio-encapsulated multi-vitamins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Mega-Power freezer that locks in natural colour, taste and texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients and guaranteed analysis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKrill, water, vitamin B12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (stabilized vitamin C), carotene, riboflavin, thiamine mononitrate, biotin, choline chloride, folic acid, calcium pantothenate, inositol, niacin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eCrude protein\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eCrude fat\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eCrude fibre\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eMoisture\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003emin. 1.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003emin. 1.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003emax. 0.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003emax. 96%\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eAscorbic acid\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eRiboflavin\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eVitamin B12\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003emin. 0.01%\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003emin. 10 mg\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003emin. 2.0 mg\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003emin. 200 µg\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e handling frozen food derived from a live animal can cause the same allergic reaction as handling the live animal itself. Wash your hands thoroughly immediately after use and before any contact with your nose or mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy from ReefSolution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthorized Hikari dealer, a dedicated reef store in Laval with in-store pickup and delivery across Canada. The tools we use ourselves at feeding time:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boyd-vita-chem-marine-4-oz\"\u003eBoyd Vita-Chem Marine\u003c\/a\u003e — the vitamin supplement to mix into frozen food before you serve it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/seachem-garlic-guard-250ml\"\u003eSeachem Garlic Guard\u003c\/a\u003e — garlic-based appetite stimulant for picky fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/easy-feed-pipette-385mm\"\u003eEasy Feed Pipette 385 mm\u003c\/a\u003e — place food exactly where you want it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tl-julians-thing\"\u003eTwo Little Fishies Julian's Thing\u003c\/a\u003e — the syringe-style feeder that works as well on a coral as on a shy fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the krill cube whole krill?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Hikari processes the krill in the cube format into a stick, using a Molecular Gastronomy technique, so smaller fish can consume it easily. Whole krill is in the 16 oz flat pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size for large marine fish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 16 oz flat pack: it is the one the manufacturer describes as an excellent option for larger fish, because it holds the whole shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I feed krill?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwice daily at most, giving only what is taken within 30 to 45 seconds. Hikari classes it as a treat, not a staple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping note:\u003c\/strong\u003e frozen food ships express in an insulated cooler with ice packs. Partial or complete thawing during transit is normal — especially in summer — and does not affect the product's quality for your fish. Dry ice would cost a fortune with zero quality benefit; we don't offer it. Be there to receive your package and place it directly in your freezer upon delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Cubes 3.5 oz (100 g)","offer_id":38011046428843,"sku":"18617","price":10.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Paquet plat 16 oz (454 g)","offer_id":47534626832555,"sku":"18618","price":32.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/7108\/1899\/files\/042055307208-biopurefrozen-krill-32cubes-100g-3.5oz-30720_2024.png?v=1785447896","url":"https:\/\/reefsolution.com\/en\/products\/hikari-bio-pure-frozen-krill","provider":"Aquarium ReefSolution inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}