TetraMin Tropical Flakes (7.06 oz)
$13.97
The ubiquitous budget staple: a balanced tropical flake almost every fish accepts, with a clear-water formula. Not the highest-quality ingredients, but cheap, reliable and readily accepted.
Pros
- Readily accepted by virtually every community fish — the default first food for a reason
- Floats at the surface for top and mid feeders, and is easy to portion
- Clear-water formula — treated to hold together with low waste and no clouding
- The cheapest way to feed a community tank, and stocked everywhere
Cons
- Grain and wheat filler sits higher in the list than in premium foods
- Breaks down faster than premium flakes if the fish do not eat it promptly
Score breakdown
Specifications
| Protein Content | Moderate - meal & grain |
|---|---|
| Ingredients | Fish meal, grains, wheat |
| Species | Tropical community |
| Form | Flake |
| Pellet Size | Flake |
| Buoyancy | Floats |
| Feeding Rate | 2-3x daily |
| Formulation | Clear-water flake |
| Ash Content | Moderate |
| Moisture | Low (dry) |
Alternatives
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