{"product_id":"dymax-colour-plus-pellet-fish-food-160-g","title":"Dymax Colour Plus Pellet Fish Food, 160 g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEveryday Color-Enhancement Pellet for Active Freshwater and Marine Feeding Programs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Dymax Colour Plus Pellet Food (160g) is the standard regular-supply size in the Colour Plus range, suited for hobbyists running an active color-focused daily feeding program in small to mid-size freshwater or marine tanks. It carries the same 1.6mm small pellet formula as the 60g: 43% protein from krill meal, fish meal, squid meal, and mussel meal, with astaxanthin and β-carotenoid delivering dual-pathway carotenoid support and spirulina adding plant-based pigment reinforcement. At 160g, the supply lasts well beyond the three to six week window needed to evaluate color improvement results, making it the practical size for hobbyists who have confirmed their fish accept the formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSquid meal is the ingredient that sets Colour Plus apart from every other Dymax pellet. It is not found in the Marine Superior, Marine Complete, or Spirulina Advance Flakes formulas. Beyond palatability, squid is a dense marine protein that fish accept readily, which helps the pellet deliver its color-enhancement payload to fish that might otherwise reject or ignore a prepared food. The 43% protein level is the highest in the Dymax pellet range, and the 8% fat content supports fat-soluble carotenoid uptake — a meaningful detail since astaxanthin and β-carotenoid are fat-soluble pigments that require dietary fat to be absorbed and deposited effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor-enhancement-primary pellet for herbivorous and omnivorous freshwater and marine fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquid meal: exclusive to Colour Plus in the Dymax pellet range; adds palatability and dense marine protein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e43% protein and 8% fat from krill meal, fish meal, squid meal, and mussel meal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFat-soluble carotenoid delivery: 8% fat supports the uptake of astaxanthin and β-carotenoid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual carotenoid stack (astaxanthin + β-carotenoid) for multi-pathway color enhancement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpirulina provides plant-based pigment support alongside the carotenoid stack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarlic extract for palatability in selective or recently imported fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eβ-Glucan immune support; Bacillus Subtilis probiotic for digestive efficiency and waste reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly digestible; minimal waste and reduced water quality impact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo artificial colors, preservatives, or harmful additives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e160g \/ 400ml regular supply for active daily color-focused feeding schedules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFreshwater hobbyists keeping discus, cichlids, goldfish, koi, or other color-forward species who want a pellet-format color enhancement food for daily use\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMarine reef keepers running herbivorous and omnivorous fish alongside corals who want a color-primary pellet as a rotation companion to the Marine Superior or Marine Complete\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEstablished buyers who trialed the 60g and confirmed their fish accept and respond to the Colour Plus formula\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePro Tips:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe 8% fat content in this formula is a feature, not an excess.\u003c\/strong\u003e Astaxanthin and β-carotenoid are fat-soluble — they require dietary fat to be absorbed and deposited in fish tissue where color expression occurs. Colour Plus's 8% fat is what allows the dual carotenoid stack to work. Do not dilute the effect by pairing this food with extremely low-fat foods as the sole daily diet.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed at consistent times to establish a routine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Color-focused fish like discus and cichlids respond well to a predictable feeding schedule and will come to the front of the tank in anticipation. A consistent schedule also makes it easier to observe color changes over the three to six week improvement period.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotate with a seaweed-based option for strictly herbivorous marine species.\u003c\/strong\u003e Colour Plus is formulated for herbivores and omnivores but leans toward the marine protein side with krill and squid leading the ingredient list. Tangs and rabbitfish benefit from supplemental seaweed feeding between Colour Plus sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOnline exclusive: this item is ordered in for you and is usually ready within a few business days. Choose in-store pickup, local delivery or shipping at checkout.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dymax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53881752256805,"sku":"DM-CRP552","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/5242\/1669\/files\/cv-t-36907.jpg?v=1790050505","url":"https:\/\/picayunepets.com\/products\/dymax-colour-plus-pellet-fish-food-160-g","provider":"Poseidon's Pets of Picayune","version":"1.0","type":"link"}