{"product_id":"sfbb-plankton-3-5oz","title":"SFBB Plankton 3.5oz","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\u003eSFBB Frozen Plankton is whole Pacific plankton (\u003cem\u003eEuphausia pacifica\u003c\/em\u003e), a small krill packed with the natural carotenoids that bring out rich reds and oranges in your fish. It is an excellent color-enhancing food for smaller carnivores in both fresh and salt water, from cichlids and wrasses to anthias and marine community fish. Each 3.5 oz box holds 30 pre-portioned cubes, so you thaw only what you need with no mess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with other frozen favorites like \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sfbb-mysis-shrimp-mini-cube-50g\"\u003eSFBB Frozen Mysis Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sfbb-rotifer-cube-1-75oz\"\u003eSFBB Frozen Rotifers\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003efrozen and prepared 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 frozen plankton\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural color enhancer.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plankton is rich in the carotenoids (including astaxanthin) that deepen the reds, oranges, and yellows in both freshwater and marine fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSized for smaller carnivores.\u003c\/strong\u003e The small krill are an easy mouthful for cichlids, wrasses, anthias, and community fish that find larger foods a struggle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-protein and appealing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole plankton triggers a strong feeding response and delivers a rich, meaty protein source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean, portioned cubes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Individually frozen cubes mean no scooping, no waste, and easy control over how much you feed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafely processed.\u003c\/strong\u003e San Francisco Bay Brand freezes its plankton to help reduce the parasites and bacteria that can come with live food.\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\u003cp\u003ePop one cube into a small cup of tank water and let it thaw for a minute or two, then pour it into the aquarium or target-feed with a pipette or turkey baster. Feed once or twice a day in amounts your fish finish in a couple of minutes, and net out anything left over. Do not microwave the cube and do not refreeze a thawed one.\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;margin:6px 0 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSan Francisco Bay Brand (SFBB)\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:42%;\"\u003eFood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePlankton (\u003cem\u003eEuphausia pacifica\u003c\/em\u003e), whole frozen krill\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:42%;\"\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIndividually portioned cubes\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:42%;\"\u003eNet weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e3.5 oz (100 g), 30 cubes\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:42%;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eColor enhancement in smaller carnivores, fresh and saltwater, including cichlids, wrasses, anthias, and marine community fish\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:42%;\"\u003eWater type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater and saltwater\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:42%;\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eKeep frozen\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:42%;\"\u003eMade in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\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\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sfbb-mysis-shrimp-mini-cube-50g\"\u003eSFBB Frozen Mysis Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e, a both-water staple for finicky fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sfbb-cichlid-delight\"\u003eSFBB Cichlid Delight\u003c\/a\u003e, a frozen turkey-heart blend for freshwater carnivores.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ocean-nutrition-frozen-brine-shrimp\"\u003eOcean Nutrition Frozen Brine Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e, a both-water frozen staple for variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sfbb-fish-food-icebox-reusable-insulated-bag\"\u003eSFBB Fish Food Icebox\u003c\/a\u003e, a reusable insulated bag that keeps frozen food solid on the ride home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003efish food and nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e.\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 this really improve my fish's color?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlankton is naturally rich in carotenoids like astaxanthin, the same pigments that intensify reds and oranges. Fed regularly as part of a varied diet, it helps fish show their best color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it for fresh or saltwater fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth. Plankton is a both-water food that suits freshwater cichlids and community fish as well as marine and reef fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"for smaller carnivores\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe krill are a small, bite-sized food, ideal for fish that struggle with larger frozen items. Bigger carnivores can eat it too, just in larger amounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does a box last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKept solidly frozen, the cubes stay good for months. Just avoid thaw-and-refreeze cycles, which break down the food and can foul your water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SFBB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48237473235163,"sku":"88065-001","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/1505745595000945880651_thumb1.jpg?v=1770643064","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-plankton-3-5oz","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}