{"product_id":"dymax-seaweed-blend-flake-fish-food-50g","title":"Dymax Seaweed Blend Flake Fish Food, 50g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEveryday Seaweed Flake Food for Marine Reef Herbivores\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Dymax Seaweed Blend Flakes (50g) is the standard everyday supply size in the Seaweed Blend range, suited for established reef tanks running seaweed-based nutrition as part of a regular daily or alternating feeding schedule. The seaweed-first formula positions three plant ingredients — seaweed, algae, and spirulina — before Fish Meal in the ingredient list, making it the most plant-forward marine fish food in the Dymax range. At 33% protein, the nutritional profile reflects its intended audience: herbivorous and omnivorous marine fish like tangs, rabbitfish, and blennies that need a plant-heavy diet as the foundation of their nutrition, supplemented by animal protein in the same or a companion food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVitamin C is explicitly highlighted in the Seaweed Blend formula — the only Dymax food in the range to call it out by name. For reef hobbyists keeping tangs and surgeonfish, this is meaningful: consistent dietary Vitamin C supports immune function and is often identified as a contributing factor in preventing HLLE, a chronic condition commonly seen in tangs kept on nutritionally limited diets. The floating flake matches how tangs and blennies naturally graze: at the surface and mid-column in moving water, rather than from the substrate. The flakes are easily crumbled if smaller particle sizes are needed for smaller species sharing the same reef.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSeaweed-first marine flake food; seaweed, algae, and spirulina lead the ingredient list before any animal protein\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFor herbivorous and omnivorous marine fish in reef and fish-only saltwater systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplicitly highlighted for its Vitamin C content, supporting immune function in tang-heavy reef tanks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePromotes natural coloration via β-carotenoid alongside the plant pigment stack\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFloating flake format mimics natural surface and mid-column grazing behavior\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGarlic extract for palatability and feeding stimulation in selective or newly introduced fish\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e33% protein appropriate for herbivore-focused nutrition within a multi-food marine feeding program\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eβ-Glucan immune support; Bacillus Subtilis probiotic for digestive health and waste reduction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEasily digestible; minimal waste in reef systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNo artificial colors, preservatives, or harmful additives\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e50g \/ 400ml standard supply for regular marine reef feeding schedules\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEstablished reef tanks with tangs, rabbitfish, and blennies that receive Seaweed Blend as a regular part of a daily or alternating feeding rotation alongside a protein-based marine pellet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMarine hobbyists who have confirmed their herbivores actively graze on the Seaweed Blend formula and are ready for a regular supply after trialing the 20g\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReef shops stocking a mid-size herbivore marine flake that sits between the trial 20g and the large 150g on their retail display\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePro Tips:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRun Seaweed Blend and a protein pellet on alternating sessions for the most balanced marine herbivore diet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning feeding with Seaweed Blend and an afternoon or evening feeding with the Marine Superior Pellet covers plant-side and protein-side nutrition within the same day without overloading either input. Tangs kept on this kind of rotation typically maintain better coloration and immune condition than those fed on a single food.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed during the most active part of the photoperiod.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tangs and blennies graze most actively in the middle of the day when light levels are high. A mid-day Seaweed Blend feeding aligns with their natural grazing window and results in fewer uneaten flakes reaching the substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not substitute Seaweed Blend for a protein-based food entirely.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 33% protein level and plant-dominant formula are designed as a complement to a protein source, not a sole diet. Tangs need both plant and animal nutrition for long-term health; Seaweed Blend provides the former — pair it with Marine Superior Pellet or a similar formula for the latter.\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":53881757958437,"sku":"DM-SWB549","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/5242\/1669\/files\/cv-t-36930.jpg?v=1790050597","url":"https:\/\/picayunepets.com\/products\/dymax-seaweed-blend-flake-fish-food-50g","provider":"Poseidon's Pets of Picayune","version":"1.0","type":"link"}