{"product_id":"hikari-bio-pure-frozen-silversides-12oz-flat","title":"Hikari Bio-Pure Frozen Silversides Flat Pack 12 oz","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f5f5;border-left:4px solid #666;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only. Keep frozen.\u003c\/strong\u003e This item lives in our freezer and is handed to you frozen, so plan to take it straight home and get it back in your freezer.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHikari Bio-Pure Frozen Silversides\u003c\/strong\u003e are whole, ready-to-feed baitfish for large freshwater and marine carnivores. Feed them whole to big predators or cut them into smaller pieces for medium fish. This 12 oz flat pack is a thin frozen sheet you snap pieces from, so you take out only what you need and keep the rest frozen. It is a high-value treat for lionfish, eels, groupers, triggers, large cichlids, oscars, arowana, bichirs, aquatic turtles, and other hungry carnivores. Round out their diet with your everyday \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003efish food\u003c\/a\u003e.\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;\"\u003eWhy Hikari Frozen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole silversides deliver the natural whole-prey nutrition big carnivores crave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 Step Sterilized to reduce the parasites and bacteria that live and fresh-caught foods can carry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnriched with bio-encapsulated multivitamins for better nutrition than live food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat-pack sheet lets you break off exactly the amount you need, with no thawing of the whole pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConvenient and mess-free, ready whenever your predators are hungry\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;\"\u003eHow to Feed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed as a treat, offering only what your fish will finish in about a minute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThaw the portion in a little tank water, then feed whole to large predators or chop it for smaller mouths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove any uneaten food to protect your water quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as a supplement alongside a quality staple food, not as a complete diet\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;\"\u003eGuaranteed Analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrude Protein\u003c\/strong\u003e (min)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e9.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrude Fat\u003c\/strong\u003e (min)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2.8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrude Fiber\u003c\/strong\u003e (max)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture\u003c\/strong\u003e (max)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e90%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#666;\"\u003ePercentages read low because frozen foods are mostly water; that moisture is part of what makes them so palatable.\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%;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHikari (Bio-Pure Frozen)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWhole silversides (baitfish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e12 oz (340 g) flat pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLarge freshwater and marine carnivores\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTreat and supplement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eKeep frozen\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\u003eA quality staple from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003efish food\u003c\/a\u003e selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther frozen predator foods for variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA vitamin or garlic soak to boost conditioning and tempt picky eaters\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;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat fish eat silversides?\u003c\/strong\u003e Large carnivores of all kinds: lionfish, moray eels, groupers, triggers, and snappers in saltwater, and oscars, large cichlids, arowana, bichirs, predatory catfish, and aquatic turtles in freshwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I serve them?\u003c\/strong\u003e Thaw a portion in a little tank water. Feed whole to big predators or cut into pieces for medium fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater or saltwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both. Hikari recommends silversides for freshwater and marine carnivores alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the flat pack different from cubes?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a thin frozen sheet of whole fish. Snap off the number you need and return the rest to the freezer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49159970423003,"sku":"32640","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/042055326407-BioPureFrozen-Silversides-12oz-340g-32640-_5B2025_5D.png?v=1787170695","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-bio-pure-frozen-silversides-12oz-flat","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}