{"product_id":"hikari-plankton-early-400g","title":"Hikari Plankton Early – 400g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHikari Plankton Early 400 g\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fine-particle prepared feed for very small fish fry in the early feeding stage. It is intended for fry approximately \u003cstrong\u003e4–10 mm long\u003c\/strong\u003e, when ordinary flakes, pellets and even many crushed foods are too large to take reliably.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen to use Plankton Early\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse it for suitably developed, free-swimming fry that can capture fine prepared food particles. It can be useful when rearing batches of small egg-laying fish or other species with fry in the appropriate size range. Some newly hatched fry require live microscopic foods first; do not assume all species can accept prepared feed immediately after hatching.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy the particle size matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine feed:\u003c\/strong\u003e sized for tiny mouths rather than adult fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly-stage feeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e helps bridge the transition from first foods toward larger fry feeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePortion control:\u003c\/strong\u003e small pinches can be distributed across a rearing tank for groups of fry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObservation:\u003c\/strong\u003e allows breeders to check whether fry are actively taking prepared particles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeeding guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffer very small amounts several times daily, appropriate to fry density and species. Distribute gently so particles remain accessible without overwhelming filtration. Siphon excess food carefully and monitor ammonia and nitrite: uneaten fine feed can foul a small nursery aquarium quickly. Move to a larger particle size as the fry grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400 g. \u003cstrong\u003eFood format:\u003c\/strong\u003e fine early-stage fry feed. \u003cstrong\u003eHikari item code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40137.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glass \u0026 Gill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54116348690726,"sku":"AKWA-HIK40137","price":489.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9810\/0774\/files\/hikari-plankton-early-400g-premium-studio.png?v=1793718292","url":"https:\/\/www.glassandgill.co.za\/products\/hikari-plankton-early-400g","provider":"Glass And Gill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}