{"product_id":"aquarium-co-op-magic-nuggets","title":"Aquarium Co-Op Magic Nuggets","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E8F5E9;border-left:4px solid #1B5E20;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold in-store only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not available for online purchase.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeed almost any freshwater or saltwater fish a complete, color-boosting diet with \u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Co-Op Magic Nuggets\u003c\/strong\u003e. These slow-sinking, nutrient-dense pellets are sized for medium and larger fish, angelfish, gouramis, discus, livebearers, larger tetras, cichlids, goldfish, and most omnivorous reef fish. The high-protein formula and natural pigments support vibrant color, healthy growth, and immune function without clouding your water. Round out the diet with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003efull fish food \u0026amp; nutrition collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1B5E20;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy Hobbyists Choose Magic Nuggets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal omnivore staple:\u003c\/strong\u003e works for community freshwater tanks AND most omnivorous saltwater fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-protein nutrition:\u003c\/strong\u003e supports color, growth, and recovery from breeding or shipping stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow-sink format:\u003c\/strong\u003e surface and mid-water feeders both get a fair shot before pellets reach the substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural color enhancers:\u003c\/strong\u003e draws out reds, blues, oranges, and yellows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 oz for home tanks, 16 oz bulk for breeders, fish rooms, and shops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1B5E20;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFeeding Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed 1–2× daily.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drop in only what your fish eat in ~2 minutes, uneaten food fouls water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVary the diet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rotate in frozen or live foods (brine shrimp, mysis, daphnia) a few times a week for breeding condition and best color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast day each week.\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps digestion, especially for gouramis, goldfish, and bettas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatch the fish, not the clock.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lively, surface-cruising fish = feed. Pellets piling up = cut back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1B5E20;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:6px 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#E8F5E9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eApprox. Feeds\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:8px;\"\u003eSingle home tank, community freshwater or small reef setup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:8px;\"\u003e~6–12 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:8px;\"\u003eMulti-tank fish rooms, breeders, shops\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:8px;\"\u003e~2+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1B5E20;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAquarium Co-Op\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSlow-sinking pellets (universal community formula)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes Available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e4 oz, 16 oz resealable jars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAngelfish, gouramis, discus, livebearers, larger tetras, cichlids, goldfish, omnivorous reef fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1–2× daily, only what fish eat in ~2 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSealed, cool \u0026amp; dry place\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1B5E20;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquarium-co-op-brine-shrimp-eggs\"\u003eAquarium Co-Op Brine Shrimp Eggs\u003c\/a\u003e, hatch live BBS for a high-impact protein boost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bulldawg-artemia-brine-shrimp-live-nauplii\"\u003eBulldawg Live Brine Shrimp Nauplii\u003c\/a\u003e, pre-hatched live treat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003eAll fish food \u0026amp; nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e, flakes, freeze-dried, frozen, and other staples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1B5E20;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my fish accept it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMost omnivorous community fish take Magic Nuggets immediately. Stubborn or wild-caught fish may need 2–3 feedings to recognize it, try mixing in a tiny bit alongside their current food at first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater or saltwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBoth. Works as a daily staple for most omnivorous freshwater community fish and many omnivorous reef fish (chromis, anthias, smaller wrasses, etc.).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these pellets too big for small fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, for nano fish like neon tetras, ember tetras, and small rasboras, use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquarium-co-op-magic-small-fish-feed\"\u003eAquarium Co-Op Magic Small Fish Feed\u003c\/a\u003e instead. Magic Nuggets are sized for medium-and-up mouths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it cloud my water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo, clean protein with no fillers. Feed only what your fish can eat in ~2 minutes and water stays clear.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquarium Co-Op","offers":[{"title":"4oz","offer_id":48325267882203,"sku":"29369","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16oz","offer_id":48325267914971,"sku":"29368","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/aa9fd926-b7ae-4ed1-a289-115e707d1342.png?v=1780563874","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquarium-co-op-magic-nuggets","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}