{"product_id":"xtreme-sofly-flakes-black-soldier-fly-larvae","title":"Xtreme SoFly Flakes","description":"\u003cp\u003eGive your tropical fish a natural, sustainable protein boost with \u003cstrong\u003eXtreme SoFly Flakes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Black soldier fly larvae is the number-one ingredient, an eco-friendly insect protein that mirrors the bugs and larvae fish hunt in the wild. Krill and astaxanthin round out the recipe for rich color and steady energy, and it is farm-grown and made in the USA. Browse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003efish food\u003c\/a\u003e at Squeaky's Aquatics.\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 Black Soldier Fly Larvae\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsect protein is highly digestible, packed with amino acids, and far more sustainable than traditional fish meal. Fish recognize it as natural prey and feed eagerly, which means less waste in the tank and cleaner water. The flakes float briefly, then drift slowly downward, so surface and mid-water feeders all get their share.\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;\"\u003eGreat For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn everyday staple for community aquariums. Tetras, rainbowfish, bettas, danios, barbs, rasboras, livebearers, gouramis, and most small to medium tropical fish love it.\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;\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed once or twice daily, offering only as much as your fish will finish in a couple of minutes. Remove any uneaten food to keep water quality high, and store the container sealed in a cool, dry place. Offered in 0.5 oz (14 g), 1 oz (28 g), and 2 oz (57 g); choose your size at the top of the page.\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%;margin:6px 0 4px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;text-align:left;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eXtreme Aquatic Foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;text-align:left;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFlake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;text-align:left;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003ePrimary protein\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBlack soldier fly larvae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;text-align:left;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eTropical community fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;text-align:left;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eColor enhancing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes (krill, astaxanthin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;text-align:left;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eSizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e0.5 oz \/ 1 oz \/ 2 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;text-align:left;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eMade in\u003c\/th\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\u003eRotate proteins with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/xtreme-community-peewee-slow-sinking-pellet\"\u003eXtreme Community PeeWee Slow-Sinking Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e for variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeping bettas? Pair with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/xtreme-betta-floating-pellets\"\u003eXtreme Betta Floating Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003efish food\u003c\/a\u003e and stock up for your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater aquarium\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;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat fish is SoFly best for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is an excellent daily flake for tropical community fish. Tetras, rainbows, danios, bettas, barbs, and livebearers all feed on it eagerly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs black soldier fly larvae better than fish meal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is highly digestible and sustainable, and fish treat it as natural prey. It makes a great primary or rotational protein source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it cloud my water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot if you feed appropriately. Offer only what your fish finish in a couple of minutes and remove any leftovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I have this shipped?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. This dry food ships, or you can choose in-store pickup at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xtreme","offers":[{"title":"0.5 oz (14g)","offer_id":48904864858331,"sku":"2278","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 oz (28g)","offer_id":48904864891099,"sku":"2271","price":10.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz (57g)","offer_id":48904865120475,"sku":"2273","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_ac06bb0d-cde4-4023-a1e0-7ad0b4a7dc99.png?v=1782307398","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/xtreme-sofly-flakes-black-soldier-fly-larvae","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}