Give your top level carnivores a protein boost! Beefheart is an excellent source of protein and is eagerly eaten by tropical fish and recommended as a supplement to the primary diet. Our frozen Beefheart is thoroughly cleaned and trimmed of fat for superior nutrition. Beefheart provides essential nutrients that help maintain high energy levels and vigor in your fish.

San Francisco Bay Brand Frozen Beefheart Cubes 3.5oz (88085)

About This Product

The San Francisco Bay Brand Frozen Beefheart Cubes 3.5oz (88085) are a nutritious, protein-rich frozen fish food specially prepared for carnivorous and omnivorous freshwater aquarium fish. Made with carefully cleaned beefheart trimmed of excess fat, this premium frozen food provides a concentrated source of animal protein to help support healthy growth, energy, and overall fish vitality.

Beefheart has long been a popular supplemental food among aquarium enthusiasts, particularly those keeping Discus, Oscars, Angelfish, larger Cichlids, and other protein-loving freshwater species. Its rich nutritional profile and appealing texture make it an excellent option for encouraging natural feeding behavior and providing additional dietary variety.

San Francisco Bay Brand carefully prepares its beefheart to remove excess fat before freezing, helping provide a more suitable protein source for aquarium feeding. Naturally rich in protein and vitamin B12, beefheart supplies nutrients that support normal growth, red blood cell development, and the energy requirements of active fish.

The convenient frozen cube format makes feeding simple and allows aquarists to portion food according to the size and appetite of their fish. Each 3.5oz package contains 30 individually portioned cubes, providing a practical feeding solution without the need to handle or prepare raw meat.

Unlike freeze-dried foods, frozen beefheart retains its natural moisture and texture, making it particularly appealing to larger predatory fish and species accustomed to consuming meaty foods.

The manufacturer recommends frozen beefheart as a supplement to a balanced primary diet rather than a complete everyday food. When incorporated into a varied feeding program, it provides additional animal protein and helps support the nutritional requirements of compatible freshwater fish.

Whether you’re feeding a collection of colorful Discus, maintaining large American Cichlids, or providing nutritional variety for carnivorous aquarium inhabitants, San Francisco Bay Brand Frozen Beefheart Cubes offer a convenient and highly appealing supplemental food.

Features:

• Protein-rich frozen fish food provides supplemental animal protein for carnivorous and omnivorous freshwater fish.
• Carefully cleaned and fat-trimmed beefheart helps reduce excess fat while preserving valuable nutrients.
• Supports healthy growth and development by supplying animal protein and naturally occurring nutrients.
• Natural source of vitamin B12 contributes to normal red blood cell development and metabolism.
• Excellent for Discus and Angelfish provides a popular supplemental food for these tropical aquarium species.
• Ideal for larger carnivorous fish including Oscars, Cichlids, Catfish, and Piranhas.
• Highly appealing meaty texture encourages feeding responses in fish that prefer animal-based foods.
• Convenient frozen cube format provides easy-to-portion servings for routine feeding.
• 30 individually portioned cubes make it simple to select an appropriate amount for the aquarium.
• Frozen to preserve nutritional quality maintains the food’s natural moisture and texture.
• No thawing required allows the cubes to be fed directly according to manufacturer instructions.
• Supports active fish and energy requirements by providing a concentrated source of animal nutrition.
• Excellent dietary supplement adds variety to high-quality prepared foods and other frozen aquarium diets.
• Suitable for compatible aquatic turtles as an occasional protein-rich food.
• Convenient 3.5oz package provides manageable portions for freshwater aquarium feeding.
• Easy feeding instructions recommend portions that fish can consume within approximately three minutes.

Specifications:

• Brand: San Francisco Bay Brand
• Product name: Frozen Beefheart Cubes
• Manufacturer product number: 88085
• Manufacturer part number: 88085-001
• UPC: 000945880859
• Product type: Frozen freshwater aquarium fish food
• Net weight: 3.5oz (100g)
• Food form: Frozen cubes
• Package quantity: 30 cubes
• Primary ingredient: Beefheart
• Ingredients: Beefheart, water, sodium alginate
• Crude protein: 8.9% minimum
• Crude fat: 1.6% minimum
• Crude fiber: 0.2% maximum
• Moisture: 89.6% maximum
• Ash: 1.0% maximum
• Phosphorus: 0.1% minimum
• Nutritional category: Protein-rich supplemental food
• Recommended fish: Discus, Oscars, Angelfish, South and Central American Cichlids, compatible African Cichlids, large Catfish, and Piranhas
• Additional compatibility: Suitable aquatic turtles
• Aquarium compatibility: Freshwater
• Feeding method: Frozen cube feeding
• Thawing required: No
• Refrigeration: Must remain frozen
• Storage: Freezer
• Primary application: Supplemental protein feeding and dietary variety
• Recommended application: Freshwater carnivorous fish feeding, growth support, and nutritional supplementation

Feeding Instructions:

Recommended Feeding

Feed only the amount your fish can consume within approximately three minutes. Remove any uneaten food promptly to prevent unnecessary waste accumulation and maintain aquarium water quality.

Feeding Procedure:

1. Select the appropriate portion: Remove one or more frozen cubes from the package according to the number, size, and appetite of your fish.
2. Prepare the food: Cubes may be introduced directly into the aquarium without thawing or rinsing, according to manufacturer instructions.
3. Add to the aquarium: Place the frozen portion in an area where fish can easily access the food.
4. Observe feeding behavior: Allow fish to consume the food as it softens and disperses in the water.
5. Remove uneaten food: Siphon or remove food remaining after approximately three minutes.
6. Return unused cubes to the freezer: Keep the remaining food frozen until the next feeding.

Feeding Recommendations:

• Discus: Offer appropriately sized portions as a supplemental protein source alongside a balanced staple diet.
• Angelfish: Use beefheart to provide variety and additional animal protein.
• Oscars and larger Cichlids: Feed as an occasional protein-rich addition to a complete, species-appropriate diet.
• Large Catfish and Piranhas: Provide appropriate portions based on feeding behavior and nutritional requirements.
• Aquatic Turtles: Offer as a supplemental food rather than a replacement for a balanced species-specific diet.

Storage and Care Recommendations:

Keep San Francisco Bay Brand Frozen Beefheart Cubes in the freezer until ready to feed.

Remove only the quantity needed for each feeding and return the remaining cubes to frozen storage immediately.

Avoid repeated thawing and refreezing, as this can reduce food quality and increase the risk of spoilage.

Do not microwave the food or thaw it in hot water. The manufacturer advises against these methods because they can negatively affect nutritional quality.

Discard food that has spoiled or been stored improperly.

Important Product Information:

San Francisco Bay Brand Frozen Beefheart is a supplemental food and should not be used as the sole source of nutrition.

Although beefheart provides valuable animal protein, it is not a natural staple food for most aquarium fish. A varied diet containing high-quality prepared foods and appropriate aquatic protein sources is important for long-term nutritional balance.

Avoid overfeeding, particularly in heavily stocked aquariums, as uneaten meaty foods can rapidly contribute to deteriorating water quality.

Frozen Product: This food must be maintained at appropriate frozen temperatures during storage and transportation. Use suitable temperature-controlled shipping methods when ordering online.

Recommended application: A convenient protein-rich frozen fish food ideal for Discus, Angelfish, Oscars, larger Cichlids, Catfish, Piranhas, and other compatible freshwater carnivores. Excellent for adding nutritional variety and encouraging active feeding as part of a balanced aquarium diet.