Description

Tropical® INSECT MENU COLOUR FLAKES

Product Specification:

Tropical INSECT MENU COLOUR FLAKES is a multi-ingredient, colour-enhancing flake food based on three distinct insect species: the Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens), Silkworm (Bombyx mori), and Mealworm (Tenebrio molitor). This diet is specifically designed for omnivorous and carnivorous fish, providing a high-protein, biologically appropriate alternative to traditional fishmeal-based foods. It mimics the natural diet of many tropical species that forage for insects in their wild habitats.

Key Features and Benefits

• Insect-Based Nutrition: Insects are a natural source of high-quality protein, fatty acids, and chitin. This formula provides an amino acid profile that is exceptionally easy for fish to metabolise, supporting robust growth and skeletal development.

• Intense Colour Enhancement: Rich in natural carotenoids from insects, red pepper, and added Astaxanthin. These components work synergistically to deepen and brighten the natural pigments of the fish, particularly red, orange, and gold hues.

• Optimal Digestion: The presence of chitin from insect exoskeletons acts as a natural prebiotic, regulating the digestive process and supporting a healthy intestinal tract.

• High Palatability: The inclusion of silkworm and mealworm creates an irresistible aroma and flavour profile, making it an excellent choice for finicky eaters or wild-caught fish transitioning to prepared diets.

• Eco-Friendly Choice: Insect protein is a more sustainable resource than traditional marine-derived ingredients, reducing the environmental impact on global fish stocks.

Ideal For

These flakes are highly recommended for all omnivorous and carnivorous community fish, particularly:

• Characins: Such as Neon Tetras, Bleeding Heart Tetras, and Hatchetfish.

• Cyprinids: Including Barbs, Rasboras, and Danios.

• Anabantoids: Such as Bettas, Gouramis, and Paradise Fish.

• Livebearers: Including Guppies, Platies, and Swordtails.

• Dwarf Cichlids: Such as Apistogramma and Mikrogeophagus (Rams).

Feeding Instructions

Note: To maintain the structural integrity of the flakes and keep the vitamins stable, always seal the container tightly after each use and store it in a cool, dry place.

Guaranteed Analysis

The following table details the nutritional values for Tropical Insect Menu Colour Flakes:

Key Ingredients

Insects (black soldier fly larvae meal 15%, silkworm pupae meal 15%, mealworm meal 15%), fish and fish derivatives, vegetable protein extracts, derivatives of vegetable origin (including red pepper extract 2,500 mg/kg), cereals, algae, yeasts, oils and fats, minerals. Additives: Astaxanthin 100 mg/kg.

The Tropical Sustainability Initiative

With over 40 years of expertise, Tropical continues to lead the market by integrating sustainable raw materials into professional-grade nutrition. The Insect Menu series represents a shift towards “ancestral feeding,” providing your fish with the ingredients they have evolved to consume. Produced in Europe under strict quality control, this food ensures that your aquarium inhabitants remain healthy, vibrant, and biologically satisfied.