{"product_id":"vitalis-anemone-pellets-4mm","title":"Vitalis Anemone Pellets 4mm","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitalis Anemone Pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e are a soft, meaty 4mm pellet made to be caught by an anemone the way it would catch a chunk of fish on the reef. Whole fish meal, squid and shrimp give a 51% protein hit in a piece the tentacles can hold and fold into the mouth, and the pellet breaks down slowly so it does not dissolve before the anemone has it. Feed it to the anemone and the clownfish will feed themselves on \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vitalis-marine-pellets-1mm\"\u003eVitalis Marine Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e. See all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coral-food\"\u003ecoral and invertebrate foods\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFF8E1;border-left:4px solid #F9A825;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not force feed a new or stressed anemone.\u003c\/strong\u003e An anemone that refuses food for a couple of weeks after arrival is normal. One that stays shrunken, moves constantly or turns white has a light or flow problem that food will not fix.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4mm soft pellet sized for the tentacles of bubble tip, carpet and magnificent anemones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreak a pellet in half for small anemones or feed two or three whole to a large one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e51% protein from whole fish, molluscs and crustaceans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinks and holds together, so it can be placed on the tentacles with tongs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60g resealable pot, made in the UK by World Feeds\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 #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhich anemones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBubble tip anemones (Entacmaea quadricolor), carpet anemones, magnificent and Ritteri anemones, sebae and long tentacle anemones, condy and rock flower anemones. Also taken by large polyp corals and feather dusters.\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 #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFeeding Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn the pumps down, place one to three pellets directly on the tentacles with feeding tongs or drop them from a turkey baster just upstream, and give the anemone ten minutes to close over them before restoring flow. Two or three feedings a week is plenty; a well lit anemone gets most of its energy from light and overfeeding only fouls the water. Remove any pellet the anemone spits out.\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 #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eVitalis (World Feeds, UK)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePellet size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e4mm, soft, sinking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e60g (2.1 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSaltwater, reef safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFish and fish derivatives, vegetable derivatives, molluscs and crustaceans, oils and fats, minerals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eUnited Kingdom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#444;margin:6px 0 0;\"\u003eTypical analysis from the manufacturer label: protein 51.6%, fat 10.5%, inorganic matter 17.9%, moisture 20.7%. Check the pot for the current batch.\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 #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vitalis-lps-coral-soft-pellets-1-5mm\"\u003eVitalis LPS Coral Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e, the smaller pellet for stony corals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vitalis-marine-pellets-1mm\"\u003eVitalis Marine Pellets 1mm\u003c\/a\u003e, for the hosting clownfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/corals\/fam-anemone\"\u003eAnemones and clams in the store\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 #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy clownfish steal the pellets before the anemone gets them.\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed the fish first with a pinch of pellets on the other side of the tank, then feed the anemone while they are busy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I feed a bubble tip?\u003c\/strong\u003e Two or three times a week for a growing anemone, once a week for a large established one under strong light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it for corals?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes for large mouthed LPS such as trachyphyllia and scolymia. For smaller polyps use the LPS Coral Pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vitalis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48089383469275,"sku":"24081","price":20.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/Vitalis_Anemone-Pellets_60g_02408.webp?v=1766825503","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/vitalis-anemone-pellets-4mm","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}