--- product_id: 5571321 title: "TROPICAL FLAKES Fish Food 5.7-Ounce Container" brand: "api" price: "€ 26.98" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Api" url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/5571321-tropical-flakes-fish-food-5-7-ounce-container store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # 30% less ammonia waste Menhaden & squid protein blend Complete balanced diet TROPICAL FLAKES Fish Food 5.7-Ounce Container **Brand:** api **Price:** € 26.98 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🐠 Feed brilliance, see brilliance — keep your tank thriving and envy-worthy! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** TROPICAL FLAKES Fish Food 5.7-Ounce Container by api - **How much does it cost?** € 26.98 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/5571321-tropical-flakes-fish-food-5-7-ounce-container) ## Best For - api enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted api brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Smart Feeding Guidance:** Feed twice daily, only what your fish consume in 3 minutes to avoid overfeeding and water pollution. - • **Maximum Protein Digestion:** Enhanced protein formula ensures your fish absorb more nutrients, minimizing waste. - • **Cleaner, Clearer Aquarium Water:** Reduces ammonia production by up to 30%, promoting a healthier aquatic environment. - • **Universal Tropical Fish Formula:** Perfectly balanced for all tropical community fish including tetras, angelfish, and guppies. - • **Optimized Nutrition for Vibrant Growth:** Scientifically formulated with menhaden and squid for ideal amino acids and enhanced color. ## Overview API TROPICAL FLAKES Fish Food is a 5.7-ounce container of premium flake food designed for all tropical fish species. It features a scientifically balanced formula with menhaden and squid proteins to promote optimal growth and vibrant coloration. The enhanced protein blend improves nutrient absorption, reducing ammonia waste by up to 30%, which helps maintain cleaner, clearer aquarium water. Ideal for daily feeding, it supports healthy, stress-free fish and a pristine aquatic environment. ## Description Feed your tropical fish a protein-rich diet scientifically formulated to promote healthy growth and cleaner, clearer water with API TROPICAL FLAKES Optimal Protein Fish Food. Overfeeding, low palatability and low quality lead to unconsumed or poorly digested food which causes waste and raises ammonia levels. High levels of ammonia are toxic to fish and can cause gill damage, stress, illness and death. API TROPICAL FLAKES Optimal Protein Fish Food is a complete and balanced diet ideal for all types of tropical fish including Tetras, Angelfish, Discus, Barbs and Guppies. API Fish Food contains nutritionally-enhanced protein for maximum digestion and produce up to 30% less ammonia. The more nutrients your fish digests, the less waste and ammonia are released, leaving cleaner, clearer water. Plus, they contain menhaden and squid for optimal growth and carotenoids to enhance color. Feed twice a day, and provide only as much as your fish will eat within three minutes. API Fish Food is formulated for a variety of popular fish such as cichlids, goldfish, tetra, betta, angelfish and more with high quality ingredients fish love such as algae, shrimp, worms and more. Keep your fish healthy, happy and colorful with food that contains optimal levels of nutrients as well as helps produce less waste, toxins and stress. For delayed release try API VACATION and WEEKEND PYRAMID FEEDERS. Review: Definitely help keep your water clean - Started buying these a few months back for my two fish tanks. My fish seem to like them better and they’re supposed to be more beneficial and keep the tank cleaner. I wouldn’t know how they taste? Not sure why that’s one of the questions on the review thingy lol my fish have been enjoying them tho. Review: Great fish food - Love this brand, my angel fish do too, ## Features - Contains one (1) API TROPICAL FLAKES Fish Food 5.7-Ounce Container - Contains key nutrients for a complete and balance diet for all tropical community fish - Includes menhaden and squid for ideal amounts of amino acids and optimal growth - Formulated to help fish more readily use nutrients which means less waste and clean, clear water - Feed twice a day the amount of food your fish will consume in three minutes ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B005XDCM78 | | ASIN | B005XDCM78 | | Additional Features | Reduces ammonia by up to 30%, enhanced protein for maximum digestion | | Age Range Description | All Life Stages | | Allergen Information | Apple Free | | Animal Food Diet Type | Veterinary Diet | | Animal Food Ingredient Claim | Wild-Caught | | Best Sellers Rank | #6,526 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #53 in Aquarium Fish Food | | Brand Name | API | | Breed Recommendation | All Breed Sizes | | Container Type | Bottle | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,623) | | Date First Available | September 29, 2011 | | Flavor | Fish | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00317163048207 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Form | Flake | | Item Type Name | Tropical Fish Food | | Item Weight | 0.08 Kilograms | | Item model number | 820D | | Manufacturer | Mars Fishcare | | Manufacturer | Mars Fishcare | | Manufacturer Part Number | 820D | | Model Number | 820D | | Number of Items | 1 | | Occasion | Birthday | | Product Benefits | Reduces waste and cleans water | | Product Dimensions | 4.13 x 4.13 x 6.5 inches; 2.65 ounces | | Recommended Uses For Product | Feeding tropical fish | | Special Ingredients | Whole Menhaden Fish Meal | | Specific Uses For Product | Nutrition | | Target Species | Fish | | UPC | 317163048207 | | Unit Count | 5.7 Ounce | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** All Life Stages - **Brand:** API - **Flavor:** Fish - **Item Form:** Flake - **Specific Uses For Product:** Nutrition ## Images ![TROPICAL FLAKES Fish Food 5.7-Ounce Container - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71YyU2V5doL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is it soutble for all kind of fishes** A: All tropical fish, not for salt water fish or gold fish... **Q: are the flakes small?** A: It’s a variety of size because some break up over time in the container. They are like most flakes and I just take a pinch and break them up in my hand before feeding my small fish. I’d say some are small, some large. They are very easy to break up for smaller fish. **Q: can they be used in Eheim automatic feeder?** A: This can be used in most automatic feeders. **Q: Trying to order api goldfish flakes in 5.7 oz and need price** A: I paid $12.81 back in August for 5.7 oz. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Definitely help keep your water clean *by M***T on March 4, 2026* Started buying these a few months back for my two fish tanks. My fish seem to like them better and they’re supposed to be more beneficial and keep the tank cleaner. I wouldn’t know how they taste? Not sure why that’s one of the questions on the review thingy lol my fish have been enjoying them tho. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great fish food *by L***Y on February 9, 2026* Love this brand, my angel fish do too, ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fish food *by E***B on January 14, 2026* Fish eat it just fine. ## Frequently Bought Together - API TROPICAL FLAKES Fish Food 5.7-Ounce Container - API TAP WATER CONDITIONER Aquarium Water Conditioner 16-Ounce Bottle - API QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria 16-Ounce Bottle --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/5571321-tropical-flakes-fish-food-5-7-ounce-container](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/5571321-tropical-flakes-fish-food-5-7-ounce-container) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*