{"product_id":"sera-vipagran-tropical-granules-1000ml","title":"Sera Vipagran Tropical Granules 1,000 mL – Slowly Sinking Community Fish Food","description":"\u003cp\u003eSera Vipagran Tropical Granules 1,000 mL is a complete everyday food made for ornamental freshwater fish that feed in the middle levels of the aquarium. The soft granules sink slowly, giving tetras, barbs, gouramis, angelfish, rainbowfish, rasboras, livebearers, and other community fish time to feed naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balanced formula contains natural ingredients, prebiotics, vitamins, spirulina, and 4% black soldier fly larvae as a high-quality protein source. The soft, smooth granules are easy for many fish to eat, including species with smaller mouths or narrow throats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large 1,000 mL container is a practical choice for larger community aquariums, multiple tanks, fish rooms, and aquarists who regularly feed groups of tropical freshwater fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlowly Sinking Granules:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for fish that feed in the middle water zone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Daily Food:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides balanced staple nutrition for ornamental freshwater fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft Granule Texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy for many small- and medium-sized community fish to consume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContains 4% Insect Meal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes black soldier fly larvae as a sustainable protein source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Ingredients \u0026amp; Prebiotics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports healthy growth and strong development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Added Dyes or Preservatives:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part of Sera’s Nature food range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintains Granule Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed to resist breaking apart and clouding the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge 1,000 mL Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for multiple aquariums and larger groups of tropical fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vipagran Tropical Granules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,000 mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 oz \/ 370 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 00203\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slowly sinking soft granules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle water level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete daily staple food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTetras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRasboras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDanios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGouramis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAngelfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRainbowfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuppies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlaties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMollies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwordtails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther small- and medium-sized tropical community fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottom-dwelling catfish, loaches, plecos, and other fish that primarily feed near the substrate should also receive an appropriate sinking wafer, chip, pellet, or tablet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Sera Vipagran Tropical Granules?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSera Vipagran Tropical Granules are designed specifically for ornamental fish that feed below the surface but above the aquarium floor. The slow-sinking action keeps the food available in the middle water zone, where many community fish naturally search for food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soft granules retain their shape while remaining easy to eat. This makes Vipagran suitable for a wide range of species, including fish with relatively small mouths or narrow throats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be used as the primary daily food for compatible fish or rotated with flakes, frozen foods, freeze-dried foods, algae-based diets, and species-specific foods for additional variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed once or twice daily, offering only as much food as the fish consume within a short time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a small portion and allow the granules to sink slowly through the middle water zone. Feed in more than one area when necessary so shy or less dominant fish have an opportunity to eat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid overfeeding. Remove uneaten food when necessary and reduce the next portion if granules regularly reach the substrate without being eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBegin with a small amount and add more only after the first portion is consumed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed according to the number, size, and activity level of the fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistribute food across the aquarium to reduce crowding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObserve whether fish can comfortably fit the granules in their mouths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrush a small portion for very small fish when needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a dedicated fry food for newly hatched or very small fry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with suitable bottom-feeder foods when the aquarium contains catfish or loaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorn starch, wheat gluten, fish meal, whole egg powder, calcium caseinate, dried black soldier fly larvae, wheat flour, fish oil, dehydrated brewers yeast, spirulina, wheat germ meal, alfalfa, stinging nettle, freshwater shrimp meal, parsley, algae meal, paprika, \u003cem\u003eHaematococcus\u003c\/em\u003e algae meal, spinach, carrots, New Zealand green-lipped mussel, vitamins, fenugreek seeds, fennel seeds, anise seeds, and garlic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGuaranteed Analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrude Protein:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 38.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrude Fat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 7.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrude Fiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maximum 3.7%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maximum 6.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhosphorus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 0.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrude Ash:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maximum 6.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Soldier Fly Larvae:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdded Vitamins\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin D3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin E\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin B1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin B2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Vipagran Float or Sink?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVipagran granules sink slowly through the aquarium. They are intended for ornamental fish that feed in the middle water layers rather than exclusively at the surface or on the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome granules may eventually reach the substrate if they are not eaten. Feed smaller portions if a large amount regularly reaches the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Vipagran a Complete Daily Food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Sera classifies Vipagran Tropical Granules as a complete staple food for ornamental freshwater fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may be fed every day, although rotating compatible foods can provide different textures, feeding experiences, and ingredient profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill Vipagran Cloud the Water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSera states that the soft granules retain their shape particularly well and do not cloud the water when fed appropriately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any fish food, excessive portions or uneaten granules can contribute to waste, elevated nutrients, algae growth, and reduced water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Vipagran Enhance Fish Color?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVipagran contains naturally colorful ingredients such as spirulina, paprika, carrots, spinach, and \u003cem\u003eHaematococcus\u003c\/em\u003e algae. A balanced diet can help fish maintain their normal coloration and body condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, Vipagran is primarily a complete staple food rather than Sera’s most concentrated color-enhancing formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Vipagran Be Fed to Small Fish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soft, smooth texture makes the granules suitable for many fish with small mouths or narrow throats. Very small fish may require the granules to be crushed before feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNewly hatched fry generally need a dedicated powdered, micro-sized, or live fry food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Vipagran Be Fed to Shrimp and Snails?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShrimp and snails may eat occasional granules that reach the substrate, but Vipagran is formulated primarily as a complete food for ornamental fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshwater invertebrates should also receive foods designed for their grazing behavior and nutritional requirements. Do not intentionally overfeed the fish to create leftovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Vipagran Be Used in Planted Aquariums?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Vipagran is suitable for community fish housed in freshwater planted aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed carefully because uneaten food and excessive fish waste can increase nitrate and phosphate and contribute to algae growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the container tightly closed and store it in a cool, dry area away from direct sunlight, excessive heat, and moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse clean, dry fingers or a feeding spoon. Do not allow aquarium water to enter the container because moisture can cause the food to spoil or clump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat fish are best suited for Sera Vipagran Tropical Granules?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are suitable for many midwater-feeding tropical fish, including tetras, barbs, rasboras, gouramis, angelfish, rainbowfish, danios, and livebearers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo Sera Vipagran Tropical Granules float or sink?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey sink slowly through the middle water zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Vipagran be used as a daily food?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Sera classifies it as a complete staple food suitable for daily feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I feed Vipagran?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeed once or twice daily in portions the fish consume within a short time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Vipagran contain insect meal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The recipe contains 4% dried black soldier fly larvae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it contain artificial dyes or preservatives?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Sera states that its Nature foods do not require added dyes or preservatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Vipagran cloud the water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe granules are formulated to retain their shape and resist clouding. Overfeeding can still reduce water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan small fish eat Vipagran?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The soft granules are suitable for many small-mouthed fish and can be crushed when necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Vipagran be fed to bottom feeders?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome bottom feeders may eat granules that reach the substrate, but they should also receive food specifically designed for bottom-feeding species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan shrimp and snails eat Vipagran?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey may consume occasional leftover granules, but they should also receive a suitable invertebrate food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Vipagran be rotated with other foods?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It can be rotated with flakes, frozen foods, algae-based foods, and species-specific diets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable at Tropical Treasures Wyo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSera Vipagran Tropical Granules 1,000 mL provides complete daily nutrition in a slowly sinking soft granule for ornamental freshwater fish that feed in the middle water zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit Tropical Treasures Wyo in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to shop Sera fish food, tropical granules, flakes, bottom-feeder foods, frozen foods, freshwater fish, live aquarium plants, and aquarium supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropical Treasures Wyo LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51692351520981,"sku":null,"price":22.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/4545\/8133\/files\/SER54563-2T.png?v=1785018702","url":"https:\/\/tropicaltreasureswyo.com\/products\/sera-vipagran-tropical-granules-1000ml","provider":"Tropical Treasures Wyo LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}