{"product_id":"hikari-bio-pure-frozen-silversides-large-flatpack-12-oz","title":"Frozen Silversides Bio-Pure — 12 oz Flat Pack of Whole Fish - Hikari","description":"\u003cp\u003eHikari Bio-Pure frozen silversides are \u003cstrong\u003ewhole fish\u003c\/strong\u003e, flat packed so you can pull out exactly the number you need. 12 oz (340 g) pack.\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\u003eThe richest prey in the whole frozen range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guaranteed analysis speaks for itself: \u003cstrong\u003eminimum 9.5% crude protein\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eminimum 2.8% crude fat\u003c\/strong\u003e. No other Bio-Pure frozen food comes close — the mysis, brine shrimp and worms in the range run between 1.2% and 4% protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reason is simple: this is not a shrimp, it is a whole fish. Hikari writes that silversides \u003cstrong\u003enaturally contain all the nutrition of live fish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/em\u003e, per the manufacturer: \u003cstrong\u003efreshwater and marine carnivores\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is the treat for the big eaters — the fish that hunts rather than grazes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd if your fish are smaller than the prey, the manufacturer spells out what to do: \u003cstrong\u003ecut the silverside into appropriate size pieces before dropping it in the aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e. One pack is not just for the largest tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to feed it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it \u003cstrong\u003eas a daily treat\u003c\/strong\u003e, feeding no more than your fish will consume within \u003cstrong\u003eabout a minute\u003c\/strong\u003e. Remove whatever is left once the feeding period ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHikari repeats it across its 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\u003eWhole fish, easy to break apart one at a time for measured feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA combination of vitamins and silversides you cannot easily duplicate at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-step sterilization: free of harmful parasites, unwanted bacteria and foul odour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnrichment 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\u003cli\u003eAutomated packing that keeps the animal whole instead of broken pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients and guaranteed analysis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilversides, water, pyridoxine hydrochloride, carotene, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (stabilized vitamin C), vitamin B12 supplement, 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. 9.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003emin. 2.8%\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003emax. 0.2%\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003emax. 90%\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eVitamin C\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eVitamin B2\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 mg\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003emin. 200 µg\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 oz (340 g) flat pack, Hikari item #32640.\u003c\/p\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\/hikari-bio-pure-palourde-congelee-sur-demi-coquille-paquet-plat-4-oz\"\u003eClam on the half shell\u003c\/a\u003e — the other big-carnivore treat, with a shell that grinds teeth down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hikari-bio-pure-frozen-krill\"\u003eHikari frozen krill\u003c\/a\u003e — the whole shrimp in the flat pack, to vary the menu for the same fish.\u003c\/li\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich fish eat silversides?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHikari intends the product for freshwater and marine carnivores. It is a whole prey item: it suits fish that hunt, and it can be cut into pieces for smaller ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo silversides need to be cut?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly if your fish are too small to swallow the whole prey. The manufacturer specifies cutting them into appropriate size pieces before dropping them in the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the protein so high?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this is a whole fish rather than a crustacean. Hikari's guaranteed analysis gives minimum 9.5% crude protein and 2.8% crude fat, against 1.2% to 4% for the other frozen foods in the range.\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":"Default Title","offer_id":47534656749739,"sku":"18613","price":39.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/7108\/1899\/files\/042055326407-BioPureFrozen-Silversides-12oz-340g-32640-_5B2025_5D.jpg?v=1785452040","url":"https:\/\/reefsolution.com\/en\/products\/hikari-bio-pure-frozen-silversides-large-flatpack-12-oz","provider":"Aquarium ReefSolution inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}