FishScience Large Carnivore Diet Sinking Pellets

The FishScience Large Carnivore Diet is a sinking pellet food formulated specifically for large predatory fish such as oscars, rays, and catfish. Built around an insect-based protein core, it closely mirrors what these species would naturally consume — making it a practical, nutritionally sound choice for serious fishkeepers. Available in two sizes to suit different stocking levels and feeding regimes.

Protein-Rich, Insect-Based Formula

The diet centres on mealworm meal and earthworm flour alongside herring meal, delivering a high animal-protein content that supports the dietary requirements of carnivorous species. With 43% protein and 11% oil in the guaranteed analysis, this is a substantial feed designed for fish with genuine nutritional demands.

Natural Colour Enhancement

Spirulina powder and dried kelp are included as natural colour-enhancing ingredients, supporting the vivid pigmentation of species like oscars without the need for artificial additives. These ingredients work alongside the core composition rather than as cosmetic afterthoughts.

Immune Support Ingredients

The formula is fortified with garlic flour, Beta Glucans, and polyphenols to support immune system function — a meaningful consideration when keeping large, long-lived fish in home aquaria. Tocopherol and rosemary are also present as natural antioxidants.

Full Composition & Analysis

Ingredients include herring meal, whole wheat, mealworm meal, dried brewer's yeast, salmon oil, earthworm flour, dried seaweed, kelp, spirulina powder, dried garlic flour, dried apples, polyphenols, tocopherol, and rosemary. Guaranteed analysis: Protein 43%, Oil 11%, Fibre 3.5%, Moisture 5%, Ash 9%.

Vitamins & Additives

• Vitamin A (3a672a): 15,700 IU/kg
• Vitamin D3 (3a671): 880 IU/kg
• Vitamin E (3a700): 60mg/kg
• Vitamin C (3a311): 260mg/kg
• L-Lysine monohydrochloride: 3,000mg/kg
• DL-Methionine: 300mg/kg
• Tocopherol: 27mg/kg
• Rosemary: 14mg/kg

Feeding Guide

Feed two to three times daily, offering only as much as your fish will consume within one minute. Remove any uneaten food promptly to maintain water quality. The pellets are sinking type, putting food where bottom-dwelling and mid-water predators naturally feed.

Available in two pack sizes, making it straightforward to match your purchase to your tank size and the number of fish you're keeping. Whether you're running a single large oscar setup or a species tank with multiple predators, there's an option suited to your feeding frequency.