{"product_id":"easy-reefs-dki-marine-0-6mm-fish-food-70g","title":"Easy Reefs DKI Marine 0.6 mm Fish Food, 70 g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy Reefs DKI Marine 0.6 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e is a complete soft-pellet food for small omnivorous reef fish, marine fry and any fish with a tiny mouth. The granules are built on freeze-dried wild shrimp instead of fish meal, so they smell like food to picky eaters, and four marine microalgae supply the fatty acids, vitamins and pigments that keep small fish colorful. This is the 70 g jar of the smallest 0.6 mm size. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/dry-fish-food\"\u003edry fish foods\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003enutrition\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f5f5;border-left:4px solid #666;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe mandarin food.\u003c\/strong\u003e Biota, the captive-bred marine fish hatchery, describes DKI as the staple diet at its facility, and lists DKI 0.6 mm pellets among the foods its captive-bred Blue Mandarins are already eating when they ship. If you keep a Biota mandarin or any pellet-trained dragonet, this is the food it was raised on.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade from whole wild shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003ePalaemonetes varians\u003c\/em\u003e) rather than fish skeletons, which gives it a very low phosphate-to-protein ratio and a natural smell that triggers feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour marine microalgae\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eNannochloropsis\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTetraselmis\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eIsochrysis\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePhaeodactylum\u003c\/em\u003e, for EPA and DHA, natural vitamins and carotenoids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft, neutrally buoyant 0.6 mm granules\u003c\/strong\u003e that hang in the water column and are easy for fry and small-mouthed fish to swallow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNothing terrestrial and nothing artificial:\u003c\/strong\u003e no grain fillers, artificial attractants, preservatives or synthetic additives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eATP, beta-glucans and antioxidants\u003c\/strong\u003e to stimulate foraging, support immunity and enhance color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete nutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e with all essential amino acids, no supplements needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eAnalysis and Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtein\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e48.87%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e11.20%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAsh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e12.79%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiber\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e5.60%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e307 kcal per 100 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eAquatic invertebrates (freeze-dried shrimp), glycerin, fish oil, macroalgae (\u003cem\u003eChondrus crispus\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eUlva lactuca\u003c\/em\u003e), microalgae (\u003cem\u003eNannochloropsis gaditana\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTetraselmis chuii\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePhaeodactylum tricornutum\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eIsochrysis galbana\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Feed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with what your fish clear in about two minutes and adjust from there; overfeeding is the most common mistake with any pellet. Young mandarins and other growing fish do best on three or four small feedings a day. For shy or slow eaters, pause the pumps for a few minutes so faster fish do not take everything. For gobies, blennies and other bottom feeders, moisten a pinch first so it sinks. The 0.6 mm size is meant for hand feeding; if you run an automatic feeder, the larger DKI sizes flow more reliably. Keep the jar sealed in a cool, dry place, since the natural ingredients absorb moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGranule size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e0.6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e70 g (2.47 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eSoft, neutrally buoyant pellet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eComplete omnivore food for marine fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eMarine fry, nano fish, mandarins and dragonets, gobies, blennies, juvenile clownfish, small anthias\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther sizes in the DKI Marine range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e0.8 mm, 1.2 mm and 2 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eER-DKI06\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e8437029055599\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eSpain, by Easy Reefs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/green-mandarin-goby-synchiropus-splendidus-saltwater\"\u003eGreen Mandarin Goby\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ruby-red-dragonet-synchiropus-sycorax-saltwater\"\u003eRuby Red Dragonet\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ruby-red-scooter-dragonet-synchiropus-sycorax-saltwater\"\u003eRuby Red Scooter Dragonet\u003c\/a\u003e, the fish this pellet was made for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bulldawg-copepod-mix-live-marine-pods\"\u003eBulldawg Copepod Mix\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/nutramar-tigrio-live-copepods-4oz-saltwater-reef-food\"\u003eNutramar Tigrio\u003c\/a\u003e live pods while a new dragonet learns to take pellets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/tdo-c1-chroma-boost-extra-small-fish-food-3oz\"\u003eReef Nutrition TDO-C1\u003c\/a\u003e, another tiny pellet Biota raises its fish on, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/pe-pellets-saltwater-1mm-2oz\"\u003ePE Pellets 1 mm\u003c\/a\u003e for the rest of the tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill a wild-caught mandarin eat it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome learn, many do not. Captive-bred Biota mandarins arrive already eating DKI 0.6 mm, which is the whole point of buying captive-bred. For a wild fish, keep live pods going and offer DKI in the same spot every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it float or sink?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe granules are neutrally buoyant and drift slowly through the water column. Moisten them first if you want them on the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat fish is 0.6 mm for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFry, nano fish and anything with a small mouth: mandarins, dragonets, small gobies and blennies, juvenile clowns and small anthias. Larger fish get the 0.8, 1.2 or 2 mm sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does low phosphate matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFoods built on fish meal carry bone phosphate that ends up feeding algae. Whole shrimp does not, so more of what you feed becomes fish rather than nutrients in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does a jar last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSealed and dry, well past a year. A 70 g jar is a lot of 0.6 mm pellets; a nano tank feeds from it for months.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Easy Reefs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49336099078363,"sku":"ER-DKI06","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/dki-marine-0.6mm-70g_1.jpg?v=1789919609","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/easy-reefs-dki-marine-0-6mm-fish-food-70g","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}