{"product_id":"reef-jerky","title":"Reef Jerky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreservative-free Nutrition.\u003cbr\u003eFish and Coral Mico-Feeding Perfected. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Jerky is a specialty blend of whole-animal plankton to appeal to frequent feeding, small-mouthed planktivores, such as anthias, wrasses, cardinalfish, dwarf angles, corals, and filter-feeding invertebrates requiring high-quality proteins, fatty acids, antioxidants, and color-enhancing carotenoids to thrive. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNET WEIGHT \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle (1oz), Double (2.2oz), Big Bag (5oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreservative-free and freeze-dried for peak freshness and quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for small-mouthed or active fish, corals, and invertebrates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003eDesigned for micro-feeding via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.avastmarine.com\/products\/autofeeder\"\u003eThe Plank \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan be used with an Auto feeder, feeding ring, mixing with frozen food, or mixed into RODI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich in marine plankton (protein), macroalgae, fatty acids, antioxidants, and color-enhancing carotenoids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree of fillers, processed fish meal, terrestrial proteins, pellets or flakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients and Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhole freeze-dried plankton blend and macroalgae. Including: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalanus, Mysis, Euphausia, Artemia, Rotifers, Brachionus, Chironomus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Marine macroalgae: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalmaria palmata, Porphyra umbilicalis, Ulva lactuca.  125 micron-3mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features and Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Jerky is an excellent source of nutrition for various types of fish and corals. Feedings per day varies significantly based on the number, type activity levels and fish mouth size. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreservative-free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Jerky is a preservative-free and freeze-dried marine protein blend. By freeze drying our food, we are able to keep it at peak freshness and quality. Reef Jerky is free of fillers, processed fish meal, terrestrial proteins, and any other pellets or flakes on the market. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions \u0026amp; Directions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a freeze-dried product, Reef Jerky is initially buoyant until completely hydrated. As a result, there are a few ways in which you an use Reef Jerky. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe supplied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e spoon measures approximately one traditional cube of frozen food by dry weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Many small-mouthed planktivorous fish benefit from Reef Jerky as it can be used with our Plank mico-feeder for continuous feedings of smaller meals throughout the day to ensure sufficient energy to sustain their activity levels. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuto Feeder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe recommend using our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.avastmarine.com\/products\/autofeeder\"\u003ePlank\u003c\/a\u003e micro-feeding auto feeder for ideal rehydration and broadcast feeding. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding Ring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA feeding ring can also be used to rehydrate the Reef Jerky. Just know, that using this method, some food may go down the overflow because there is no feeding tube to lower the food in the water column. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixing into Frozen Foods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany frozen foods are only a single ingredient, by adding Reef Jerky into a defrosted frozen cube helps provide fish and corals a more diverse source of vital proteins, macroalgae, fatty acids, antioxidants, and color-enhancing carotenoids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixing in a cup of RODI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Jerky can be mixed into a small cup of RODI water till rehydrated (2-4 minutes) and poured into an area of high water flow to broadcast feed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest kept refrigerated and dry once opened for long-term shelf life, but will not spoil at room temperature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Jerky is to be stored in a dark container. Light will degrade the carotenoid pigments that are beneficial to fish health and coloration.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile Reef Jerky looks delicious and smells wonderful, it is not for human consumption. Keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Avast Marine Works","offers":[{"title":"Single (1oz)","offer_id":47528312897710,"sku":"Reef Jerky","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double (2.2oz)","offer_id":47528312930478,"sku":"Reef Jerky-2","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Big Bag (5oz)","offer_id":47528312963246,"sku":"Reef Jerky-5","price":71.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0107\/3961\/3758\/files\/jerkysubscribepng.png?v=1771551566","url":"https:\/\/reefgoods.com\/products\/reef-jerky","provider":"Reef Goods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}