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Marine Fish Food Comparison Table

Knowing what the Protein, Fat, Fiber and Moisture content of the commercially prepared marine fish foods on the market today can help you make a wise choice for your particular fish requirements. The table below compares some of the most popular products currently on the market.

Click on the highlighted Marine Fish Food Product to see the manufacturers' stated ingredients list, claims and feeding instructions of each food. The "Color Enh?" column indicates whether or not the manufacturer claims to have added ingredients to the food which will enhance the color of fish.
 
 

Marine Fish Food Product Protein Min. Fat   Min. Fiber Max. Moisture Max. Ash Max. Color Enh?
Angel & Butterfly Diet 5.4% 0.7% 0.5% 92.0%
Aqua Yums Squid 10.8% 1.0% 4.8% 79.0% Yes
BIO-Blend Marine Herbivore Diet 43.0% 8.0% 7.0% 14.0% 9.0% Yes
BIO-Blend Marine Carnivore Diet 46.0% 8.0% 4.0% 14.0% 9.0% Yes
Bio-Blend Marine Staple Foods 45.0% 8.0% 5.0% 14.0% 9.0% Yes
Formula One Frozen Food 13.0% 1.25% 0.50% 85.0% Yes
Formula Two Frozen Food 17.0% 1.0% 0.50% 82.0% Yes
Formula One Flake Food 49.1% 11.3% 2.4% 8.0% 10.5% Yes
Formula One Small Pellets 41.1% 9.0% 2.0% 14.5% 10.5% Yes
Formula One Medium Pellets 41.1% 9.0% 2.0% 14.5% 10.5% Yes
Formula Two Flake Food 47.5% 6.5% 2.0% 8.8% 6.0% Yes
Formula Two Small Pellets 38.1% 9.7% 2.8% 14.5% 10.5% Yes
Formula Two Medium Pellets 38.1% 9.7% 2.8% 14.5% 10.5% Yes
Mega-Marine (Frozen) 13.2% 1.9% 8.0% 72.0%
New Life Spectrum Marine Formula 34.0% 5.0% 5.0% 10.0% 9.0% Yes
O.S.I. Marine Flake Food 47.0% 8.0% 8.0% 8.0% Yes
Platinum Reef Carnivore 46.0% 7.0% 3.0% 9.0%
Platinum Reef Herbivore 46.0% 6.0% 3.0% 9.0% 10.0%
Prime Reef Flakes 48.7% 9.9% 2.1% 8.0% 8.5%
Special Formula VHP 17.5% 4.5% 6.6% 67.4%
Spectrum H2O Stable Wafers 33% 5% 5% 10% 9% Yes
TetraMarine Granules 44% 11% 2% 8% Yes
TetraMarineColor 48% 6% 2% 6% Yes
TetraMarine Flakes 46.0% 8.5% 2.0% 6.0%
Zooplankton 2.2% 0.3% 1.0% 96.5%

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