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Fish Flake and Pellet Food
Formulated aquatic diets available as flakes, sinking pellets, wafers and gels, matched to feeding zones.
Who can eat it
Most aquarium fish when the type matches the species
Not suitable for
Amphibians that require whole preyStrict herbivores fed only high-protein foods
Benefits
- Balanced nutrition with added vitamins
- Different densities suit surface, mid-water and bottom feeders
- Colour-enhancing and growth formulations are available
Risks
- Overfeeding is the leading cause of poor water quality
- Flakes lose vitamins within weeks of opening
- One food type rarely suits a mixed community
Preparation and serving
- Preparation
- Buy small tubs, store sealed and cool, and discard after about three months.
- Serving guidance
- Feed only what is eaten in one to two minutes, once or twice daily.