Frozen Silversides Bio-Pure — 12 oz Flat Pack of Whole Fish - Hikari

Hikari Bio-Pure frozen silversides are whole fish, flat packed so you can pull out exactly the number you need. 12 oz (340 g) pack.

In this clip filmed at the store, we show how to turn an ordinary frozen food into something that feeds the fish and the rest of the tank.

The richest prey in the whole frozen range

The guaranteed analysis speaks for itself: minimum 9.5% crude protein and minimum 2.8% crude fat. No other Bio-Pure frozen food comes close — the mysis, brine shrimp and worms in the range run between 1.2% and 4% protein.

The reason is simple: this is not a shrimp, it is a whole fish. Hikari writes that silversides naturally contain all the nutrition of live fish.

Who it is for

Ideal For, per the manufacturer: freshwater and marine carnivores. This is the treat for the big eaters — the fish that hunts rather than grazes.

And if your fish are smaller than the prey, the manufacturer spells out what to do: cut the silverside into appropriate size pieces before dropping it in the aquarium. One pack is not just for the largest tank mates.

How to feed it

Use it as a daily treat, feeding no more than your fish will consume within about a minute. Remove whatever is left once the feeding period ends.

Hikari 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.

What Hikari packs in

• Whole fish, easy to break apart one at a time for measured feeding
• A combination of vitamins and silversides you cannot easily duplicate at home
• Three-step sterilization: free of harmful parasites, unwanted bacteria and foul odour
• Enrichment with bio-encapsulated multi-vitamins
• A Mega-Power freezer that locks in natural colour, taste and texture
• Automated packing that keeps the animal whole instead of broken pieces

Ingredients and guaranteed analysis

Silversides, 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.

Pack size: 12 oz (340 g) flat pack, Hikari item #32640.

Manufacturer warning: 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.

Why buy from ReefSolution

Authorized Hikari dealer, a dedicated reef store in Laval with in-store pickup and delivery across Canada. The tools we use ourselves at feeding time:

• Clam on the half shell — the other big-carnivore treat, with a shell that grinds teeth down.
• Hikari frozen krill — the whole shrimp in the flat pack, to vary the menu for the same fish.
• Boyd Vita-Chem Marine — the vitamin supplement to mix into frozen food before you serve it.
• Seachem Garlic Guard — garlic-based appetite stimulant for picky fish.

Frequently asked questions

Which fish eat silversides?

Hikari 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.

Do silversides need to be cut?

Only 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.

Why is the protein so high?

Because 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.

Shipping note: 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.