{"product_id":"rods-food-frozen-predator-blend","title":"Rod's Food Frozen Predator Blend","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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRod's Food Predator Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e is the chunky one: a nutrient-dense frozen blend of whole shrimp, scallop, oyster, clam, squid, octopus, perch and krill cut in pieces sized for big mouths, balanced with greens, brine shrimp and mini pellets and finished with omega-3 DHA and astaxanthin. It is made by hand in the USA and triggers an intense feeding response from lionfish, puffers, eels, triggers, groupers and other carnivorous marine fish, including picky new arrivals. Choose a 2 oz flat pack to try it or an 8 oz pack for a tank full of predators, 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 Rod's Predator Blend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole seafood, big chunks:\u003c\/strong\u003e shrimp, scallop, oyster, clam, squid, octopus, perch and krill in pieces that large predators can grab and swallow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced, not just meat:\u003c\/strong\u003e green seaweed, certified raw red seaweed, brine shrimp and mini pellets round out the diet the way a varied wild diet would.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor and condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e omega-3 fatty acids (DHA) and astaxanthin support fat reserves, immune health and vivid coloration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in small batches in the USA\u003c\/strong\u003e from fresh ingredients, using Rod's unique blending process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlat pack format:\u003c\/strong\u003e break off exactly the portion you need 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 or cut a small portion off the frozen flat pack and return the pack to the freezer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThaw the portion in a cup of tank water for a few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour it into a high-flow area of the tank, or target feed shy eaters with a baster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed 1 to 2 times daily, only as much as your fish finish in 3 to 5 minutes, and remove anything left over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the pack frozen and never refreeze a thawed portion. Large predators are often fed every other day rather than daily; let their body condition guide you.\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;\"\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 oz flat pack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eA trial size, or the right amount for one or two predators in a smaller tank\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\u003e8 oz flat pack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eThe value size for multiple large predators or a fish-only display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\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;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\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\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003ePredator Blend, 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\u003eSizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e2 oz and 8 oz flat packs\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;\"\u003eWhole shrimp, scallop, whole oyster, whole clam, whole squid, whole octopus, perch, whole krill, green seaweed, certified raw red seaweed, brine shrimp, mini pellets, omega-3 fatty acids (DHA), 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\u003eGuaranteed analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eMoisture max 83%, protein min 10.97%, fat min 2.74%, fiber max 0.9%, ash max 1.44%\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;\"\u003eLionfish, puffers, eels, triggers, groupers and other carnivorous 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\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\/tbody\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\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-bio-pure-frozen-silversides-12oz-flat\"\u003eHikari Bio-Pure Frozen Silversides\u003c\/a\u003e, whole fish for lionfish and eels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-frozen-clams-on-the-half-shell\"\u003eOcean Nutrition Frozen Clams on the Half Shell\u003c\/a\u003e, beak-wearing shellfish for puffers and triggers\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\u003eCan I feed it to corals or small reef fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e The chunks are cut for predators, so it is not a coral food and small-mouthed fish will struggle with it. Use Rod's Original or Fish Only blends for a mixed reef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it for freshwater predators too?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is formulated for marine carnivores. Freshwater keepers sometimes use it for large cichlids and oscars, but a freshwater-specific food is a better staple.\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\u003eHow long does a pack last?\u003c\/strong\u003e A 2 oz pack is a week or two of feedings for a couple of predators; the 8 oz pack lasts a fish-only tank about a month with normal feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rod's Food","offers":[{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":49317979390171,"sku":"RODS-P2","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":49317979422939,"sku":"RODS-P8","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/250461_predator.jpg?v=1789577251","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/rods-food-frozen-predator-blend","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}