Fish food for best growth/color
- Thread starter bluehairman
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I use these:
Color Up
Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein (min) 54%, Crude Fat/Oil (min) 9%, Crude Fiber (max) 3%, Moisture (max) 10%
Ingredients:
Herring Meal, Squid Meal, Kelp Meal, Spirulina, Chlorella Algae, Garlic, Yeast, Yeast Extract, Marigold Extract, DL Methionine, Paprika Oleoresin, Brewers Dried Yeast, Lecithin, L-Threonine, L-Tryptophan, Choline Chloride, Isoleucine, Betaine Anhydrous, L-Ascorbyl-Polyphosphate (Source of Stabilized Vitamin C), Rosemary Extract, Mixed Tocopherols, Astaxanthin, Beta Carotene, Canthaxanthin, Inositol, Vitamin E Supplement, Biotin, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of vitamin K3), Manganous Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Acetate, Calcium Iodate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Selenium Yeast, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, Bacillus Licheniformis, Bacillus Pumilus, Bacillus Coagulans, Dried Lactobacillus acidophi
New Life Spectrum Lg Fish
Guaranteed Analysis:
Protein 34% Min., Fat 5% Min., Fiber 5% Max., Ash 9% Max., Moisture 10% Max.
Ingredients:
Krill Meal, Herring Meal, Wheat Flour, Amino Acids, Algae Meal, Soybean Meal, Fish Oil, Beta Carotene, Spirulina, Vitamin A Acetate, D-Activated Animal- Sterol (D3), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Niacin, Folic Acid, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine, Biotin, DLAlphatocopherol (E), L-Ascorbyl-2-Phosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Choline chloride, Cobalt Sulfate, Ferrous sulfate, Copper sulfate, Manganese sulfate, Ethylenediami, preservatives.
Omega One Cichlid
Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein 35%, Crude Fat 10%, Crude Fiber 2%, Moisture 8.5%, Ash 8%,
Phosphorus 0.5%, Omega 3 1%, Omega 6 0.5%
Ingredients: Whole Salmon, Whole Herring, Whole Shrimp, Wheat Flour, Wheat Gluten, Fresh Kelp, Lecithin, Astaxanthin, L-Ascorbyl-2-Phosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Natural and Artificial Colors, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Folic Acid, Biotin, Inositol, Tocopherol (Preservative), Ethoxyquin (Preservative).
Omega One Super Color Cichlid
Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein 38%, Crude Fat 12%, Crude Fiber 2%, Moisture 8.5%, Ash 8%,
Phosphorus 0.5%, Omega 3 1%, Omega 6 0.5%
Ingredients: Whole Salmon, Halibut, Whole Shrimp, Wheat Flour, Wheat Gluten, Fresh Kelp, Krill, Lecithin, Astaxanthin, Zeaxanthin, L-Ascorbyl-2-Phosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Natural and Artificial Colors, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Choline Chloride, Folic Acid, Biotin, Inositol, Tocopherol (Preservative), Ethoxyquin (Preservative).
Omega One Super Color Pellet
Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein 42%, Crude Fat 11%, Crude Fiber 2%, Moisture 8.5%, Ash 8%,
Phosphorus 0.5%, Omega 3 1%, Omega 6 0.5%
Ingredients: Whole Salmon, Halibut, Seafood Mix (Including Krill, Rockfish, & Shrimp), Wheat Flour, Wheat Gluten, Fresh Kelp, Lecithin, Astaxanthin, Zeaxanthin, L-Ascorbyl-2-Phosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Natural and Artificial Colors, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Choline Chloride, Folic Acid, Biotin, Inositol, Tocopherol (Preservative), Ethoxyquin (Preservative).
Omega One Super Color Veggie Pellet
Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein 33%, Crude Fat 10%, Crude Fiber 2%, Moisture 8.5%, Ash 10%,
Phosphorus 0.5%, Omega 3 1%, Omega 6 0.5%
Ingredients: Whole Kelp, Spirulina, Whole Samlon, Halibut, Whole Shrimp Wheat Flour, Wheat Gluten, Fresh Kelp, Lecithin, Astaxanthin, Zeaxanthin, L-Ascorbyl-2-Phosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Natural and Artificial Colors, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Choline Chloride, Folic Acid, Biotin, Inositol, Tocopherol (Preservative), Ethoxyquin (Preservative).
X-treme Large Fish Sticks
Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein 38%, Crude Fat 5%, Crude Fiber 6%
Ingredients: Krill meal, fish meal, herring meal, shrimp meal, wheat flour, soybean meal, ground wheat, algae meal, squid meal, brewers dried yeast, spirulina, paprika, marigold extract, lecithin, monosodium phosphate, DL-methionine, choline chloride, betaine anhydrous, L-Ascorbyl-2-Phosphate (Source of Vitamin C), rosemary extract, mixed tocopherols, canthaxanthin, astaxanthin, inositol, beta carotene, vitamin E supp., biotin, niacinamide, calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, folic acid, vitamin B12 supp., FD&C red # 40 selenium yeast, manganous oxide, ferrous sulfate, zinc oxide, thiamine mononitrite, vitamin A acetate, calcium iodate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin D supp.
Hikari Massivore Delite
Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein 47%, Crude Fat 5%, Crude Fiber 3%, Moisture 10%, Ash 17%,
Phosphorus 1%
Ingredients: Fish meal, krill meal, starch, fish oil, wheat flour, dried seaweed meal, spirulina, brewer's dried yeast, dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract, astaxanthin, canthaxanthin, DL-methionine, L-lysine, Vitamin A oil, Vitamin D3 supplement, Vitamin E supplement, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of Vitamin K), choline chloride, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (stabilized Vitamin C), inositol, calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, niacin, folic acid, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, ferrous sulfate, magnesium sulfate, zinc sulfate, manganese sulfate, cobalt sulfate, copper sulfate calcium iodate.
Hikari Sinking Carnivore
Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein 47%, Crude Fat 5%, Crude Fiber 3%, Moisture 10%, Ash 17%,
Phosphorus 1%
Ingredients: White Fish Meal, Shrimp Meal, Alfalfa Meal, Wheat Flour, Alpha Starch, Brewer's Dried Yeast, L-lysin, DL-Methionine, Fish Oil, Vitamin A Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, D-Activated Animal Sterol, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Choline Chloride, Inositol, Calcium Iodate, Manganese Sulfate, Magnesium Carbonate.
I think it is important to look at the first two or three ingredients listed. I have tried many Dainichi foods and I like them okay, but I prefer the ones listed above. Most NLS is the same regardless of formula or pellet size.
Color Up
Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein (min) 54%, Crude Fat/Oil (min) 9%, Crude Fiber (max) 3%, Moisture (max) 10%
Ingredients:
Herring Meal, Squid Meal, Kelp Meal, Spirulina, Chlorella Algae, Garlic, Yeast, Yeast Extract, Marigold Extract, DL Methionine, Paprika Oleoresin, Brewers Dried Yeast, Lecithin, L-Threonine, L-Tryptophan, Choline Chloride, Isoleucine, Betaine Anhydrous, L-Ascorbyl-Polyphosphate (Source of Stabilized Vitamin C), Rosemary Extract, Mixed Tocopherols, Astaxanthin, Beta Carotene, Canthaxanthin, Inositol, Vitamin E Supplement, Biotin, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of vitamin K3), Manganous Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Acetate, Calcium Iodate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Selenium Yeast, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, Bacillus Licheniformis, Bacillus Pumilus, Bacillus Coagulans, Dried Lactobacillus acidophi
New Life Spectrum Lg Fish
Guaranteed Analysis:
Protein 34% Min., Fat 5% Min., Fiber 5% Max., Ash 9% Max., Moisture 10% Max.
Ingredients:
Krill Meal, Herring Meal, Wheat Flour, Amino Acids, Algae Meal, Soybean Meal, Fish Oil, Beta Carotene, Spirulina, Vitamin A Acetate, D-Activated Animal- Sterol (D3), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Niacin, Folic Acid, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine, Biotin, DLAlphatocopherol (E), L-Ascorbyl-2-Phosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Choline chloride, Cobalt Sulfate, Ferrous sulfate, Copper sulfate, Manganese sulfate, Ethylenediami, preservatives.
Omega One Cichlid
Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein 35%, Crude Fat 10%, Crude Fiber 2%, Moisture 8.5%, Ash 8%,
Phosphorus 0.5%, Omega 3 1%, Omega 6 0.5%
Ingredients: Whole Salmon, Whole Herring, Whole Shrimp, Wheat Flour, Wheat Gluten, Fresh Kelp, Lecithin, Astaxanthin, L-Ascorbyl-2-Phosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Natural and Artificial Colors, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Folic Acid, Biotin, Inositol, Tocopherol (Preservative), Ethoxyquin (Preservative).
Omega One Super Color Cichlid
Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein 38%, Crude Fat 12%, Crude Fiber 2%, Moisture 8.5%, Ash 8%,
Phosphorus 0.5%, Omega 3 1%, Omega 6 0.5%
Ingredients: Whole Salmon, Halibut, Whole Shrimp, Wheat Flour, Wheat Gluten, Fresh Kelp, Krill, Lecithin, Astaxanthin, Zeaxanthin, L-Ascorbyl-2-Phosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Natural and Artificial Colors, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Choline Chloride, Folic Acid, Biotin, Inositol, Tocopherol (Preservative), Ethoxyquin (Preservative).
Omega One Super Color Pellet
Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein 42%, Crude Fat 11%, Crude Fiber 2%, Moisture 8.5%, Ash 8%,
Phosphorus 0.5%, Omega 3 1%, Omega 6 0.5%
Ingredients: Whole Salmon, Halibut, Seafood Mix (Including Krill, Rockfish, & Shrimp), Wheat Flour, Wheat Gluten, Fresh Kelp, Lecithin, Astaxanthin, Zeaxanthin, L-Ascorbyl-2-Phosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Natural and Artificial Colors, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Choline Chloride, Folic Acid, Biotin, Inositol, Tocopherol (Preservative), Ethoxyquin (Preservative).
Omega One Super Color Veggie Pellet
Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein 33%, Crude Fat 10%, Crude Fiber 2%, Moisture 8.5%, Ash 10%,
Phosphorus 0.5%, Omega 3 1%, Omega 6 0.5%
Ingredients: Whole Kelp, Spirulina, Whole Samlon, Halibut, Whole Shrimp Wheat Flour, Wheat Gluten, Fresh Kelp, Lecithin, Astaxanthin, Zeaxanthin, L-Ascorbyl-2-Phosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Natural and Artificial Colors, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Choline Chloride, Folic Acid, Biotin, Inositol, Tocopherol (Preservative), Ethoxyquin (Preservative).
X-treme Large Fish Sticks
Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein 38%, Crude Fat 5%, Crude Fiber 6%
Ingredients: Krill meal, fish meal, herring meal, shrimp meal, wheat flour, soybean meal, ground wheat, algae meal, squid meal, brewers dried yeast, spirulina, paprika, marigold extract, lecithin, monosodium phosphate, DL-methionine, choline chloride, betaine anhydrous, L-Ascorbyl-2-Phosphate (Source of Vitamin C), rosemary extract, mixed tocopherols, canthaxanthin, astaxanthin, inositol, beta carotene, vitamin E supp., biotin, niacinamide, calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, folic acid, vitamin B12 supp., FD&C red # 40 selenium yeast, manganous oxide, ferrous sulfate, zinc oxide, thiamine mononitrite, vitamin A acetate, calcium iodate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin D supp.
Hikari Massivore Delite
Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein 47%, Crude Fat 5%, Crude Fiber 3%, Moisture 10%, Ash 17%,
Phosphorus 1%
Ingredients: Fish meal, krill meal, starch, fish oil, wheat flour, dried seaweed meal, spirulina, brewer's dried yeast, dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract, astaxanthin, canthaxanthin, DL-methionine, L-lysine, Vitamin A oil, Vitamin D3 supplement, Vitamin E supplement, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of Vitamin K), choline chloride, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (stabilized Vitamin C), inositol, calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, niacin, folic acid, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, ferrous sulfate, magnesium sulfate, zinc sulfate, manganese sulfate, cobalt sulfate, copper sulfate calcium iodate.
Hikari Sinking Carnivore
Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein 47%, Crude Fat 5%, Crude Fiber 3%, Moisture 10%, Ash 17%,
Phosphorus 1%
Ingredients: White Fish Meal, Shrimp Meal, Alfalfa Meal, Wheat Flour, Alpha Starch, Brewer's Dried Yeast, L-lysin, DL-Methionine, Fish Oil, Vitamin A Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, D-Activated Animal Sterol, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Choline Chloride, Inositol, Calcium Iodate, Manganese Sulfate, Magnesium Carbonate.
I think it is important to look at the first two or three ingredients listed. I have tried many Dainichi foods and I like them okay, but I prefer the ones listed above. Most NLS is the same regardless of formula or pellet size.
