{"product_id":"sera-pond-insect-nature","title":"Sera Pond Insect 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\u003cbr\u003eBiotope fish food consisting of sustainable insect meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esera Pond Insect Nature is the staple food consisting of sustainable insect meal without dyes and preservatives, and contains exclusively animal protein from insect meal. It is excellently suitable for all biotope fish such sunbleaks, sticklebacks, bitterlings, minnows, gudgeons, but also for goldfish and smaller Koi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slowly sinking granulate reaches the fish in all swimming zones and represents their natural diet. In their natural habitats they mainly feed on insect larvae and algae. Besides Tenebrio larvae – with their important proteins – mannan oligosaccharides and further natural and high quality ingredients such as rapeseed oil with its omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids ensure healthy development and lively fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe granulate keeps its shape and is easily digestible due to its carefully selected ingredients. It does not cloud the and protects it against unnecessary pollution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeed once or twice daily through­out the year, only as much as the animals take up within a short time.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\"\u003eTenebrio larvae (40%), corn starch, wheat gluten, wheat flour, rapeseed oil, brewers yeast, mannan oligosaccharides, green-lipped mussel, Haematococcus algae, garlic.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\"\u003e \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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cs-ingredients-not-grouped cs-first-entry\"\u003eMin. 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