NorthFin Bug Pro Sticks – Insect-Based Sticks for Natural Nutrition (1mm)

Feed the diet fish evolved to eat.

Fish are built to hunt insects, not grain — yet that's the base of most fish foods, which is why appetite and color often disappoint.

NorthFin Bug Pro Sticks are a high-protein, insect-based diet that replicates the natural, insect-rich food fish eat in the wild, in a versatile 1mm stick with no artificial dyes or fillers. Fish take to it fast.

NorthFin was founded by Darius Chodocinskas, an aquatic specialist with over 30 years' experience who grew frustrated with the fillers, hormones, and artificial pigments packed into ordinary fish food. Bug Pro Sticks put that whole-ingredient philosophy to work with an insect-based recipe led by Black Soldier Fly Larvae and whole Antarctic krill, herring, and sardine meal, steam-extruded and made in Canada to preserve nutrients. The sticks are easily digestible and low-waste to keep water clean — with no fillers, no hormones, and no artificial pigments or dyes.

1. Feed 1–2 times a day.
2. Offer only what's eaten in a few minutes.
3. Rotate with other NorthFin foods for a varied diet.

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Why NorthFin Bug Pro Sticks

• Natural insect diet — Black Soldier Fly Larvae replicate the insect-rich food fish hunt in the wild, so fish take to it fast.
• Whole-ingredient nutrition — insect protein is paired with whole Antarctic krill, herring, and sardine meal for digestible amino acids and healthy fats.
• Natural color — krill and astaxanthin bring out vibrant color the natural way, with no artificial pigments.
• Cleaner water, low waste — steam-extruded and highly digestible, the 1mm sticks are eaten efficiently and leave little behind — no fillers or hormones.

Best For

Community fish and insectivorous species, and especially picky or fussy eaters that refuse ordinary foods. The versatile 1mm stick suits a wide range of small to mid-size fish across the water column. Offer only what is eaten in a few minutes, once or twice a day.

Key Ingredients

• Black Soldier Fly Larvae — a sustainable, insect-based protein rich in amino acids and healthy fats that fish digest easily, mimicking their natural top-water diet.
• Antarctic Krill — high-quality protein, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals, plus natural carotenoids and astaxanthin to bring out rich, vibrant color.
• High Omega-3 Herring Meal — top-grade fish meal with a higher concentration of DHA for healthy development, growth, and coloration.
• Spirulina — natural blue-green algae rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals that supports immune function, with natural pigments for color enhancement.
• Certified Organic Kelp — marine seaweed supplying roughly 60 minerals, 21 amino acids, and 12 vitamins to improve overall health and activity.

Feeding

Feed 1–2 times daily, offering only as much as your fish will consume within a few minutes. Remove any uneaten food to keep water quality high. Rotate Bug Pro Sticks with other NorthFin formulas to add variety to the diet.

Ingredients

Black Soldier Fly Larvae Meal, Whole Antarctic Krill Meal, Whole Herring Meal, Whole Sardine Meal, Wheat Flour, Organic Kelp, Spirulina, Garlic, Astaxanthin, Montmorillonite Clay, Vitamin A Acetate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Cholecalciferol, Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Thiamine, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Biotin, Choline Chloride, Cobalt Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Zinc Citrate, Rosemary Extract.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (Min): 44%
Crude Fat (Min): 5%
Crude Fiber (Max): 4%
Moisture (Max): 9%
Ash (Max): 12%

FAQ

How much should I feed? Offer only as much as your fish eat in a few minutes, once or twice a day, and remove any leftovers to keep the water clean.

Will it cloud my water? No — the sticks are steam-extruded and highly digestible, so they are eaten efficiently and produce low waste that helps keep the water clear.

Why insect-based? Because insects make up a large share of what fish eat in the wild — Black Soldier Fly Larvae mirror that natural diet, which is why fish take to it so readily.