{"product_id":"sera-viformo-nature-bottom-feeder-tablets","title":"Sera Viformo Nature Bottom Feeder Tablets (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\u003eTablet food for catfish with 4% gammarus and sea algae rich in vitamins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esera Viformo Nature is the catfish food without dyes and preservatives consisting of gently manufactured tabs for catfish and other bottom oriented fish that are searching for food at the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nutritious and easily digestible food contains 4% gammarus as a high quality protein and mineral substance source. Gammarus is also rich in trace elements and carotenoids. The balanced composition, enriched with sea algae rich in vitamins, supports healthy development and liveliness of the animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe appropriate nutrition of fish with a small mouth (e.g. armored catfish or loaches) is ensured as the sinking tabs disintegrate into bite-sized chunks while the fish are searching for food at the bottom. The food chunks remain compact and do not cloud the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural ornamental fish diet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrapper-contentWebEV-linkID-text complexattribute-textposition-\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product belongs to the \"sera Nature\" product range, which does not require any dyes nor preservatives. A varied diet with ingredients close to nature is the best protection against deficiencies, and supports the health and liveliness of the fish. The Nature food types therefore contain natural ingredients such as Spirulina, Krill or sustainable insect meal from soldier fly larvae (Hermetia). 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