{"product_id":"hikari-bio-pure-freeze-dried-daphnia","title":"Hikari Bio-Pure Freeze-Dried Daphnia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA natural treat fish go crazy for.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hikari Bio-Pure Freeze-Dried Daphnia is made from whole daphnia (water fleas), pharmaceutical freeze-dried to preserve their natural nutrition while eliminating the parasites and bacteria that live foods can carry. The soft, digestible bodies act as a gentle natural roughage that supports healthy digestion, which has made daphnia a long-time favorite for conditioning fish and easing bloating. Ideal for small-mouthed community fish, bettas, fry, and small marine fish. For more variety, pair it with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-instant-baby-brine-shrimp\"\u003eInstant Baby Brine Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy Feed Daphnia\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole daphnia, bioencapsulated with multivitamins for nutrition beyond live daphnia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePharmaceutical freeze-drying removes parasites and bacteria that live food can introduce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural roughage supports digestion and helps relieve bloating and constipation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo artificial colors or preservatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReadily accepted by fresh and marine fish, fry, and invertebrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffer as a treat up to three times a day, only what your fish finish in about a minute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinch off a small amount and drop it on the surface, or pre-soak in tank water so it sinks for mid and bottom feeders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for bettas, tetras, guppies, rasboras, and other small community fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReseal the pouch and keep it dry to preserve freshness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;margin:6px 0 4px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eHikari\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreeze-dried daphnia treat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eNet weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e0.42 oz (12 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater and marine, small-mouthed fish, fry, inverts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eMade in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003ePair It With\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-instant-baby-brine-shrimp\"\u003eInstant Baby Brine Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e for another small, protein-rich treat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-betta-pellets\"\u003eOcean Nutrition Betta Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e as a staple for betta keepers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003efish foods\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this for freshwater or saltwater fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth. Daphnia is a favorite of freshwater community fish and bettas, and small marine fish and fry take it readily too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it good for bettas?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Bettas love daphnia, and the natural fiber is often used to help relieve constipation and bloating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs freeze-dried safer than live daphnia?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The pharmaceutical freeze-drying process removes the parasites and bacteria that live and frozen foods can carry, while keeping the nutrition intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I store it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReseal the pouch and keep it in a cool, dry place. Kept dry, it stays fresh for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48324629233883,"sku":"33301","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_fdff8431-a491-4b83-8ade-c21d53436319.png?v=1772718438","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-bio-pure-freeze-dried-daphnia","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}