{"product_id":"rods-food-frozen-pacific-plankton","title":"Rod's Food Frozen Pacific Plankton","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.\u003c\/strong\u003e This frozen food stays in our freezer until you arrive, so it reaches you solidly frozen.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRod's Food Pacific Plankton\u003c\/strong\u003e is a single-ingredient frozen treat: whole Pacific plankton (\u003cem\u003eEuphausia\u003c\/em\u003e sp.), a small saltwater krill about the size of a large mysis shrimp, packed in reverse-osmosis water and flash frozen. It is naturally loaded with omega-3 fatty acids and astaxanthin, so it doubles as a color enhancer, and its size suits everything from anthias and wrasses to large-polyp corals and filter feeders. Use it as an occasional supplement alongside a staple such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/rods-food-frozen-predator-blend\"\u003eRod's Predator Blend\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/piscine-energetics-pe-mysis\"\u003ePE Mysis\u003c\/a\u003e, and browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003efish foods\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 Pacific Plankton\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne ingredient:\u003c\/strong\u003e whole Pacific plankton and RO water, nothing else. No fillers, binders or gels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural color boost:\u003c\/strong\u003e krill are rich in astaxanthin and omega-3s, the pigments and fats that bring out reds and oranges in fish and corals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMysis-sized:\u003c\/strong\u003e big enough to trigger a feeding response in fish, small enough for most reef fish and LPS corals to take whole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in the USA\u003c\/strong\u003e by Rod's Food in small batches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6 oz flat pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e break off a portion and put the rest straight back in the freezer.\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\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreak a small portion off the frozen flat pack and return the pack to the freezer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThaw it in a cup of tank water for a few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour it into a high-flow area, or target feed corals and shy fish with a baster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed occasionally as a supplement, only what the tank clears in a few minutes, and remove any leftovers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the pack frozen and never refreeze a thawed portion.\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\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eRod's Food\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\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003ePacific Plankton, frozen\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\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e6 oz flat pack\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;\"\u003ePacific plankton (\u003cem\u003eEuphausia\u003c\/em\u003e sp.), reverse-osmosis water\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 fish, LPS and other feeding corals, filter feeders; an occasional supplement rich in omega-3 and astaxanthin\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\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eKeep frozen; do not refreeze thawed portions\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;\"\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\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\/rods-food-frozen-predator-blend\"\u003eRod's Food Frozen Predator Blend\u003c\/a\u003e, the chunky staple for large carnivores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/piscine-energetics-pe-mysis\"\u003ePiscine Energetics PE Mysis\u003c\/a\u003e, the everyday frozen staple for reef fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-plankton-3-5oz\"\u003eSFBB Frozen Plankton\u003c\/a\u003e, a cube-format plankton for smaller tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-fish-food-icebox-reusable-insulated-bag\"\u003eSFBB Fish Food Icebox\u003c\/a\u003e, an insulated bag to get frozen food home cold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\n\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\u003eIs it a complete diet?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Rod's positions it as an occasional supplement. Rotate it with a balanced staple blend and pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill corals eat it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. LPS such as Duncans, blastos and acans, plus anemones and many filter feeders, take whole plankton readily when target fed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy pickup only?\u003c\/strong\u003e It has to stay frozen. We keep it in the store freezer and hand it to you at pickup instead of risking a thawed pack in a shipping box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it freshwater safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a marine krill marketed for saltwater tanks. Freshwater fish will eat it, but a freshwater-specific food makes a better staple.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rod's Food","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49318127435995,"sku":"RODS-PP6","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/250458_pacific_plankton.jpg?v=1789578169","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/rods-food-frozen-pacific-plankton","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}