Dainichi Reef Veggie Fx 500g Small (3mm) Sinking Pellets

Description

Dainichi Reef Veggie Fx 500g Small (3mm) Sinking Pellets — Larger pack for tanks with heavy grazing tangs and surgeonfish

A big tang eats almost continuously, and a reef system with two or three adult grazers working through a 100 g or 250 g pack quickly finds itself buying food far more often than the fish actually need. Dainichi Reef Veggie Fx 500g Small (3mm) Sinking Pellets (SKU: 101511) is the 500 g pack of Dainichi’s marine herbivore pellet in the 3 mm Small sinking grade, the same kelp-led formula as the smaller packs scaled for tanks with more grazing demand. Freeze-dried copepods and dehydrated plankton sit alongside the kelp base for animal protein, with a two-spirulina blend and Haematococcus algae supplying the astaxanthin that carries natural colour.

Dainichi’s guaranteed analysis is crude protein minimum 39%, crude fat minimum 5%, crude fibre maximum 4%, moisture maximum 9%, ash maximum 12%, calcium minimum 2% and phosphorus minimum 0.7%. Wheat flour and wheat germ bind the pellet, montmorillonite clay and gum acacia support gut health and texture, and beta glucan is included for immune support. The feeding directions do not change with pack size: one to three feeds daily, only what is consumed within a few minutes, favouring smaller and more frequent feedings over one large one. The 3 mm Small grade suits adult-mouthed grazers, and 500 g is a practical size for a heavily stocked reef tank or a couple of large tangs feeding daily without the pack running out within weeks.

Usage & Application

When to Use

• Multiple or large tangs: A bigger pack for herbivores eating through food quickly.
• Heavy grazers: Species that need near-constant access to plant matter.
• Proven formulas: A restock size for fish already settled on the 3 mm grade.
• Algae-light systems: Fills the gap when rock algae cannot sustain constant grazing.

Feeding Guide

• One to three feeds daily: Offer only what is cleared within a few minutes.
• Keep individual feeds small: Frequent light feeding suits grazing herbivores.
• Feed near rockwork: The Small grade settles where tangs and surgeonfish naturally graze.
• Keep the pack sealed: Protects the vitamin and colour-enhancer content across the larger bag.

Product Specifications & Highlights

Key Features

• 500 g larger pack: Sized for heavy grazing or multiple tangs.
• Kelp-led herbivore formula: Plant matter ahead of fish meal in the recipe.
• Freeze-dried copepods and plankton: Animal protein layered onto the plant base.
• 39% minimum crude protein: With calcium and phosphorus for a complete marine diet.
• 3 mm Small grade: Sized for adult tangs and surgeonfish rather than fry.

Product Details

• Brand: Dainichi (USA)
• SKU: 101511
• Barcode (GTIN/UPC): 713166151133
• Product Type: Food > Sinking Pellets (Marine Herbivore)
• Net Weight: 500 g
• Pellet Grade: Small, about 3 mm, sinking
• Guaranteed Analysis: Crude protein min 39%, crude fat min 5%, crude fibre max 4%, moisture max 9%, ash max 12%, calcium min 2%, phosphorus min 0.7%
• Ingredients: Kelp, white fish meal, dehydrated plankton, krill, two spirulina blends, freeze-dried copepods, Haematococcus algae, wheat flour, wheat germ, soybean meal, brewers yeast, montmorillonite clay, gum acacia, beta glucan, garlic, vitamin and mineral mix
• Feeding: 1–3 times daily, the amount consumed within a few minutes
• Ideal For: Adult marine herbivores, including multiple or large tangs and surgeonfish
• Other Sizes: Also sold in 500 g Baby grade, and in 100 g, 250 g and 2.5 kg packs, each in Baby (1 mm) and Small (3 mm) grades
• Target Environment: Marine and reef aquariums with herbivorous fish