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product_id: 338707891
title: "Bug Bites Color Enhancing Fish Food for Tropical Fish, Granules for Medium to Large Sized Fish, 4.4 oz."
brand: "fluval"
price: "$36"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Fluval"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/338707891-bug-bites-color-enhancing-fish-food-for-tropical-fish-granules
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# Slow sinking 5-7mm granules for all feeding depths High protein with Omega 3 & 6 for vibrant health 40% nutrient-rich Black Soldier Fly Larvae Bug Bites Color Enhancing Fish Food for Tropical Fish, Granules for Medium to Large Sized Fish, 4.4 oz.

**Brand:** fluval
**Price:** $36
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🐠 Elevate your aquarium’s vibe with Bug Bites—where nature meets next-level nutrition!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Bug Bites Color Enhancing Fish Food for Tropical Fish, Granules for Medium to Large Sized Fish, 4.4 oz. by fluval
- **How much does it cost?** $36 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/338707891-bug-bites-color-enhancing-fish-food-for-tropical-fish-granules)

## Best For

- fluval enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted fluval brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Balanced Daily Diet:** Fortified with essential vitamins, amino acids, and minerals to support skin, scales, fins, and overall fish wellness—because your aquatic friends deserve the best.
- • **Small Batch Freshness:** Crafted in limited batches with freshly sourced ingredients for unmatched quality and palatability your fish will crave.
- • **Color-Boosting Formula:** Infused with shrimp-derived astaxanthin and whole salmon proteins to amplify your fish’s natural, eye-catching hues.
- • **Insect-Powered Nutrition:** Harness the natural superfood power of sustainably farmed Black Soldier Fly Larvae—the #1 ingredient fueling your fish’s vitality.
- • **Precision Feeding Design:** Slow sinking granules sized perfectly (5-7mm) so every fish feeds comfortably at their preferred depth—no waste, just pure nutrition.

## Overview

Fluval Bug Bites Color Enhancing Fish Food is a premium, insect-based granule formula designed for medium to large tropical fish. Featuring 40% nutrient-dense Black Soldier Fly Larvae, enriched with whole salmon and shrimp for Omega 3 & 6, it supports vibrant coloration and healthy skin, scales, and fins. The slow sinking 5-7mm granules cater to all feeding depths, while small batch production ensures maximum freshness and quality. Ideal for omnivorous tropical fish, Bug Bites delivers a balanced, sustainable daily diet that enhances natural pigmentation and overall vitality.

## Description

Fluval Bug Bites is a complete fish food that features a unique insect-based formulation, enriched with multiple quality proteins and carbohydrates that are ideal for tropical fish such as bettas, goldfish, cichlids, guppies, and tetras. Bug Bites’ daily diet color enhancing formula contains a significant amount of shrimp (a source of astaxanthin), which boosts the natural pigmentation in tropical fish. Insects are hunted by fish in the wild as they offer a widely available food source. The instinctive feeding habit is the foundation behind Bug Bites, which are formulated with nutrient-rich insect larvae and enriched with multiple quality proteins, vitamins, minerals and trace elements. Most freshwater fish are omnivores and regularly feed on insects in the wild. However, not all insects are created equally when it comes to a fish’s diet. Bug Bites are formulated with sustainably harvested Black Soldier Fly Larvae (#1 ingredient across all formulas), which are raised on fruits and vegetables for exceptional “super food” nutrition. Using a unique cultivation process, BSFL are grown under controlled conditions for total sustainability that preserves natural environments. Under controlled conditions, Black Soldier Flies produce larvae, which naturally feed on decaying organic matter. Unconsumed fruits and vegetables are used as larvae feed. The larvae consume the feed, converting the nutrients into protein and healthy fat. After a 2-week feeding cycle, the larvae are harvested and dried. The dried larvae are mixed with other high-quality proteins, vitamins, minerals and trace elements to offer a complete and balanced daily diet. In addition to BSFL, Bug Bites offer other excellent protein sources such as Herring & Shrimp Meal, which are also rich in Omega-3 for healthy skin, scales, fins and colors. Unlike big brand fish foods, Bug Bites are always prepared in small batches for superior control and quality assurance. The proximity of our ingredients (most of which are delivered right before production) also offers maximum freshness, which translates into better palatability.

Review: Bug Bites, Great product! - This is a great product fish love it! The granules are perfect size for fish like Angels to tetras. I recommend all Bug bite products because they are made of fly larvae. And I like the fact that my fish are getting that natural nutrients meant for fish.
Review: Great food - My opinion some of the best food out there . Color really comes out on the cichlids . I use the med to large granules and it’s very small like a baby size pellet . I wish they offered it in larger sizes. Overall great for South America cichlids of a 2” size up to a 4-5” size.

## Features

- Tropical fish food that contains up to 40%, nutrient-rich Black Soldier Fly Larvae, the first ingredient
- High in multiple proteins like whole salmon – rich in Omega 3 and 6 for healthy skin, scales and fins
- Fortified with essential vitamins, amino acids and minerals for a balanced daily diet
- Slow sinking granule format (5-7mm) – all fish can feed at their preferred depth; feed as much as fish can eat in two minutes, two or three times daily
- Sustainably processed in small batches for quality control and maximum freshness

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07BYWHCJ2 |
| ASIN  | B07BYWHCJ2 |
| Age Range Description | All Life Stages |
| Best Sellers Rank | #13,370 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #103 in Aquarium Fish Food |
| Brand Name | Fluval |
| Breed Recommendation | Medium Breeds |
| Color | Brown |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,670) |
| Date First Available | April 5, 2018 |
| Date First Available  | April 5, 2018 |
| Department | Unisex-Adult |
| Department  | Unisex-Adult |
| Directions | Slow sinking granule format (5-7mm) – all fish can feed at their preferred depth; feed as much as fish can eat in two minutes, two or three times daily |
| Included Components | 1 Food Canister |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 1.97 x 5.12 x 7.87 inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 7.6 x 4.72 x 1.3 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.13 Kilograms |
| Item model number | A6590 |
| Item model number  | A6590 |
| Manufacturer | Rolf C. Hagen (USA) Corp. |
| Manufacturer  | Rolf C. Hagen (USA) Corp. |
| Manufacturer recommended age  | 1 month and up |
| Material | Plastic |
| Model Name | Fluval Bug Bites |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions  | 1.97 x 5.12 x 7.87 inches; 4.41 ounces |
| Size | 4.4 Ounce (Pack of 1) |
| Specific Uses for Product | Active |
| Target Audience Keyword | Fish |
| Warranty Description | Manufacturer Warranty |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** All Life Stages
- **Brand:** Fluval
- **Flavor:** Fish
- **Item Form:** Granule
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Active

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bug Bites, Great product!
*by M***R on December 9, 2025*

This is a great product fish love it! The granules are perfect size for fish like Angels to tetras. I recommend all Bug bite products because they are made of fly larvae. And I like the fact that my fish are getting that natural nutrients meant for fish.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great food
*by A***R on October 8, 2025*

My opinion some of the best food out there . Color really comes out on the cichlids . I use the med to large granules and it’s very small like a baby size pellet . I wish they offered it in larger sizes. Overall great for South America cichlids of a 2” size up to a 4-5” size.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Use these with blood worms for my fish!
*by T***S on January 10, 2026*

What more can I say, my Parafose fish love these and they stay looking vibrant and healthy!

## Frequently Bought Together

- Fluval Bug Bites Color Enhancing Fish Food for Tropical Fish, Granules for Medium to Large Sized Fish, 4.4 oz.
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- Fluval Bug Bites Cichlid Fish Food, Pellets for Medium to Large Sized Fish, 3.53 oz., A6581

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*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-02-27*