{"product_id":"sera-cichlids-sticks-nature","title":"Sera Cichlids Sticks Nature (BB 06\/26 *Not An Expiration* - Read Description)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"39\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"39\"\u003eBest Before Date Disclaimer (06\/26)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"111\"\u003ePlease note: this product is marked \u003cstrong data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"110\"\u003eBest Before 06\/26 (June 2026)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"630\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"135\"\u003eBest Before date\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cstrong data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"183\"\u003enot the same thing as an expiration date\u003c\/strong\u003e. An \u003cstrong data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"207\"\u003eexpiration date\u003c\/strong\u003e means the product may no longer be safe or effective after that date and should not be used. A \u003cstrong data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"323\"\u003eBest Before date\u003c\/strong\u003e, on the other hand, refers to the period when the manufacturer guarantees the product will be at its \u003cstrong data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"469\"\u003epeak freshness, quality, and performance\u003c\/strong\u003e. After this date, the product is typically still usable, but the quality (such as vitamin strength, colour, or overall potency) may gradually decline over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"902\"\u003eIn most cases, \u003cstrong data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"771\"\u003efish food and similar dry aquatic products can still remain usable for approximately 2–3 years past the Best Before date\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially when it has been \u003cstrong data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"825\"\u003eproperly cold stored\u003c\/strong\u003e, as this greatly helps preserve freshness and slows down nutrient breakdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003eFor \u003cstrong data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"944\"\u003eretail stores purchasing in bulk\u003c\/strong\u003e, this product may be best suited for \u003cstrong data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003eclearance sales\u003c\/strong\u003e or for use in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003estore fish room\u003c\/strong\u003e. For \u003cstrong data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003eindividual customers\u003c\/strong\u003e, it can be an excellent opportunity to stock up and feed their fish at a significantly reduced cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003eBy purchasing this product, the buyer acknowledges that it is being sold as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eBest Before dated item\u003c\/strong\u003e and understands the difference between Best Before and expiration dating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1564\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e In some cases, the Best Before date may have been removed from the packaging. This is something we occasionally do with these types of products prior to donating them to the local aquarium society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBasic food for larger cichlids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esera Cichlids Sticks Nature is the staple food without dyes and preservatives consisting of gently manufactured sticks for larger omnivorous cichlids – such as many South American species – and other large fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sticks are particularly tasty, due to its high amount of optimally digestible protein from sustainable fish and insect meal as well as omega fatty acids. The balanced diet supports liveliness and healthy development of the fish. The floating sticks keep their shape and do not pollute the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeed once or twice daily, only as much as the animals take up within a short time.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cs-ingredients\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cs-ingredients-not-grouped cs-first-entry\"\u003efish meal, corn starch, wheat flour, wheat gluten, Hermetia (4%), brewers yeast, fish oil (containing 49% omega fatty acids), gammarus, green-lipped mussel, mannan oligosaccharides, Haematococcus algae, garlic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cs-ingredients-not-grouped cs-first-entry\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuaranteed analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cs-ingredients\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cs-ingredients-not-grouped cs-first-entry\"\u003eMin. 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