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Marine Aquarium Fish Food Comparison

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Knowing what the Protein, Fat, Fiber and Moisture content of the commercially prepared marine aquarium 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.

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 Comparison Chart

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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