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API TROPICAL FLAKES Optimal Protein Fish Food
API TROPICAL FLAKES Optimal Protein Fish Food is a scientifically formulated diet designed to promote healthy growth and cleaner, clearer water for your tropical fish. This protein-rich food is ideal for all types of tropical fish, including Tetras, Angelfish, Discus, Barbs, and Guppies.
Features
- Complete and balanced diet for all tropical community fish
- Contains menhaden and squid for optimal growth and amino acids
- Formulated to help fish more readily use nutrients, resulting in less waste and cleaner water
- Includes carotenoids to enhance color
- Nutritionally-enhanced protein for maximum digestion, producing up to 30% less ammonia
Pros
- Promotes healthy growth and cleaner, clearer water
- Reduces waste and ammonia levels, minimizing the risk of gill damage, stress, illness, and death
- Suitable for a variety of popular fish, including cichlids, goldfish, tetra, betta, and angelfish
- High-quality ingredients that fish love, such as algae, shrimp, and worms
- Available in a convenient 5.7-ounce container
Cons
- Overfeeding can still lead to unconsumed or poorly digested food, causing waste and raising ammonia levels
- Requires proper feeding guidelines to be followed (feed twice a day, only as much as your fish will eat within three minutes)
Product Details
- Product Dimensions: 4.13 x 4.13 x 6.5 inches; 10.24 ounces
- Item model number: 820D
- Date First Available: September 29, 2011
- Manufacturer: Mars Fishcare
- ASIN: B005XDCM78
- Best Sellers Rank: #5,767 in Pet Supplies, #42 in Aquarium Fish Food
- Customer Reviews: 4.6 out of 5 stars, 4,914 ratings
Feeding Guidelines
For optimal results, feed your tropical fish twice a day, providing only as much food as they will consume within three minutes. This helps prevent overfeeding and reduces waste. For a hassle-free feeding experience during vacations or weekends, consider using API VACATION and WEEKEND PYRAMID FEEDERS.

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