Insect Eater Bird Tonic - Nekton-Tonic-I
Insect Eater Bird Tonic - Nekton-Tonic-I
Insect-Eater Support Tonic
NEKTON-Tonic-I from Nekton is a insect-eater bird tonic—a water-soluble nutritional supplement with fully unlocked nutrients for soft food or a nutrient solution. Keepers use it during stress, moult, breeding, transport, and settling-in, and manufacturer materials note it can serve as a temporary complete feed when needed.
Quick product facts
- Brand: Nekton
- Audience: insect-eater (official positioning)
- Water-soluble powder; mix into soft food or offer as a solution
- Manufacturer cites ~60 unlocked nutrient components
- Sizes on this listing: 100 g, 200 g, and 500 g
Before using
- Mix fresh daily; offer in a separate dish alongside drinking water
- Manufacturer pairs drinking water with NEKTON-S enrichment
- Support/nutrient product—not a medicine
- Confirm spoon size and rates on the container you receive
Not a medicine: NEKTON-Tonic-I is a nutritional supplement. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure disease. Seek avian veterinary care when birds are unwell.
Check the pack: Use the mix guidance printed on the container you receive if it differs from summary rates below. Store dry, out of sunlight, at 15–25 °C—do not refrigerate.
What Nekton lists it for
Official German shop copy positions NEKTON-Tonic-I as an Aufbau product for Insektenfresser (insect-eating birds). English catalogue language on nekton.de lists it as a nutritional supplement for insect-eaters. Shared Tonic guidance covers support around illness, stress, moulting, rearing, acclimatising newcomers, and relocating—soft claims only.
Info sheet title: NEKTON-Tonic F / K / I for frugivores / granivores / insectivores. Match the letter to your birds' diet type.
How to mix | Manufacturer directions
One level measuring spoon is enclosed (weight depends on pack size). Typical schedule: two to three times a week, or daily during increased stress.
| Pack size | Spoon | Mix rate |
|---|---|---|
| 100 g / 200 g packs | 1 level enclosed spoon = 1 g | 1 g in 10 ml water, or 1 g in 10 g soft feed |
| 500 g+ packs | 1 level enclosed spoon = 10 g | 10 g in 100 ml water, or 10 g in 100 g soft feed |
- Offer the nutrient solution in a separate bowl or give directly into the beak
- For young birds spoon-fed: manufacturer says supplement the solution with fibre (e.g. cooked rice)
- Administer in addition to drinking water (ideally enriched with NEKTON-S)
Daily-ration note (F & I): Because of higher vitamin D and trace elements than a complete feed, manufacturer guidance says NEKTON-Tonic-I may only be added to 80% of a bird's daily ration. Confirm on your pack.
Key nutritional additives | Manufacturer (per kg)
| Nutrient | Per kg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 45,540 IU |
| Vitamin D3 | 2,297 IU |
| Vitamin E | 46 mg |
| Vitamin C | 230 mg |
| Vitamin B1 | 28 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 31 mg |
| Niacinamide | 69 mg |
| Biotin | 10,270 μg |
| Iron | 33 mg |
| Zinc / Copper / Manganese | 4.8 / 8.3 / 7 mg |
Selected values from the official NEKTON-Tonic-I listing (nutritional additives per kg). Full vitamin/mineral list is on the pack and manufacturer page—confirm against what you receive.
Sizes on this listing
Offered in 100 g, 200 g, and 500 g. Primary offer below is the lowest-priced size on this listing.
Storage & hygiene
- Store dry and out of sunlight, between 15° and 25 °C
- Do not store in the fridge
- Keep away from children; use within 3 months after opening where stated on pack
- Disinfect drinking vessels and food containers daily
Frequently Asked Questions About NEKTON-Tonic-I
Important Safety Notice
For animal use only. Not for human use.
Follow the mixing rate and hygiene guidance on the pack you receive. Keep out of reach of children.
Nutritional product only—not a medicine. Seek avian veterinary care when birds are unwell.