Editor's Choice - Our Favorite Aquaponics Fish Food
1. Lakeway Tilapia Pro Pack 4000 Tilapia Food - 4 Pounds
User Ratings: 81
Lakeway Tilapia First Impressions
"They gobble these up."Don't hesitate, get it before you can't. This is a great addition to any feeding regiment for community and betta tanks. That way, you don't expose the flakes to humidity or spills. This works well for me for the last decade and saves me money on bulk purchasing. My larger fish eat it just as readily as the smaller fish. I will purchase again in the far future, since I now have over two pounds. I found this TetraMin Tropical Flakes item that met all of my needs.
- Lakeway Tilapia Pro Pack 4000 Tilapia Food - 4 Pounds
- New fresh product - All of our pro packs contain newly manufactured tilapia feed.
- Perfect for aquaponics fish - Products do not contain ingredients that will cloud system water or make it smell foul if properly used.
- Professional tilapia farming feed - Produces higher filet yield during the final 142 days of accelerated growth before harvesting.
- Complete feeding instructions - Contains day-by-day feeding instructions with the exact amounts to feed your tilapia in grams as well as how to solve common tilapia feeding problems.
- Manufacture: Lakeway Tilapia
- Item Weight: 4 pounds
- Editor's Impressions Of The Lakeway Tilapia
- Quality [star rating='4.8']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.2']
- Affordability [star rating='3.9']
Lakeway Tilapia Final Thoughts
"I indicted Tetra Min."I have a sorority of 7 bettas, and they love this food. Who would've thought 7 ounces of fish food is so much. Meaning it's overfilled for the better! I've also now have a number of very plump bottom feeders. I can't use it in tanks where the majority of the fish feed at the surface. I mix Tetra crisps with freeze dried Tetra blood worms. Because apparently my queensland dogs like it and need to participate too.
Overall Score
4.8
(27 Points)
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Here Are Some Other Related Fish Food
2. ROYAL MENU 300ml (130g) Size S Granule Food for Discus Fish, Angelfish Fry and Any Other Tropical Fi...
ROYAL MENU First Impressions
"Highly recommended!"Also, these seem to grow waterlogged and sink faster than the TetraMin Pro. The fishes are are healthy, happy and colorful. When I feed my fish I drop some in as is and crumple up the rest. It is well worth the money especially for the size. To put it in perspective, its about 6 inches tall and 3 inches wide! I'm currently feeding Mollies, Platys, Neons, Swordtails and Dwarf gouramis. It's a peaceful scene those pretty fish enjoying their snack.
- ROYAL MENU 300ml (130g) Size S Granule Food for Discus Fish, Angelfish Fry and Any Other Tropical Fish Fry
- Granules were developed for discus fish, angelfish, wild-type catches and similar kinds
- The granules are easy to digest, soft, slow-sinking, do not expand in water, and do not crumble.
- Beefprotein, krill, squid meal, insect protein, fish meal, rye, rice, wheat, shrimp meal, dried algae Chlorella and Spirulina, salmon oil,brewer´s yeast, zeolite, mixture of medicinal herbs, mushroom Shiitake, Chia seed oil, red paprika pigment, amino acids, prebiotics, mannan-oligosaccharides and beta-glucans, probiotics
- Analytical constituents: protein 49 %, fat content 9 %, inorganic matter 8,2 %, crude fibre 2,4 %.
- Granule size S - FISH SIZE 2-4 cm
- Manufacture: DISCUS SINER
- Item Weight: 4.59 Ounces
- Editor's Impressions Of The ROYAL MENU
- Quality [star rating='4.1']
- Value For Money [star rating='4']
- Affordability [star rating='5']
ROYAL MENU Final Thoughts
"They love these flakes."That way, you don't expose the flakes to humidity or spills. This is the super value tub and all my water creatures eat every bit I put in. The container looks like the one I'd just finished so I bought it. I also use subscribe and save for monthly deliveries so this food is a keeper for me. Inevitably I ran out of the flakes and went to purchase the same product. 06 oz size, which is very economical, and then transfer them to my smaller 2. I have been using TetraMin brand for 20 of those years.
Overall Score
5.0
(2 Points)
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3. (3 Pack) Hikari Cichlid Gold Floating Pellets Large, 8.8-Ounce
User Ratings: 86 1
Hikari First Impressions
"Would recommend!"I also use subscribe and save for monthly deliveries so this food is a keeper for me. My son in law feeds this exclusively and he said his fish love it as well. Some feed at the surface and some feed toward the bottom of the tanks. The flakes inside the bucket come inside a sturdy bag. Doesn't cloudy my tank up, extra dissolves without any problems. They work perfectly in the automatic feeder. The waste is extremely minimal to nothing.
- (3 Pack) Hikari Cichlid Gold Floating Pellets Large, 8.8-Ounce
- 3 packages of Cichlid Gold
- Floating pellet that will not cloud the water
- Color enhancing daily diet
- Manufacture: Hikari Sales Usa Inc
- Product Dimensions: 3.15 x 7.48 x 8.66 inches; 1.74 Pounds
- Editor's Impressions Of The Hikari
- Quality [star rating='5']
- Value For Money [star rating='5']
- Affordability [star rating='4.4']
Hikari Final Thoughts
"Great price as well!"For whatever reason, my fish have never been much attracted to pellet food. Kind of seems like junk food but the fish all love it. The fish seem to not care about the switch either way. Doesn't cloudy my tank up, extra dissolves without any problems. Really happy about this purchase, and it's a very well spoken for brand. I have about 11 fishes 6 different types and all fresh water fishes. The Petco store was out of that brand.
Overall Score
4.8
(429 Points)
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4. Easy Reefs Masstick Marine Fish Food (14 gm)
User Ratings: 52 14
Masstick MASS14 First Impressions
"I couldn't help it!"They won't have to work for it like I did. The container looks like the one I'd just finished so I bought it. To put it in perspective, its about 6 inches tall and 3 inches wide! Betta fins make them slow, so they need something a little sturdier sometimes. The flakes inside the bucket come inside a sturdy bag. For whatever reason, my fish have never been much attracted to pellet food. It also seems to create less waste than other brands, which keeps my tank cleaner.
- Easy Reefs Masstick Marine Fish Food (14 gm)
- Masstick does not contain animal or vegetable compounds
- Masstick is a self-adhesive paste in powder formula, ready to use once it has been rehydrated.
- The rehydratable powder formula allows Masstick to be blended
- Masstick does not disperse into the water for hour
- Manufacture: Easy Reefs
- Editor's Impressions Of The Masstick MASS14
- Quality [star rating='4.7']
- Value For Money [star rating='3']
- Affordability [star rating='3.9']
Masstick MASS14 Final Thoughts
"They seem to be fine."Then, fill a separate smaller container for daily use. Really happy about this purchase, and it's a very well spoken for brand. The flakes inside the bucket come inside a sturdy bag. Don't pinch the flakes with your hand. I have tried to transition them to pellets but they love the flakes and ignore them. My wife has raised her goldfish on Tetra goldfish flakes from day one. Betta fins make them slow, so they need something a little sturdier sometimes.
Overall Score
4.0
(37 Points)
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5. Aqueon Tropical Granules Fish Food
User Ratings: 77 3
Aqueon 100106191 First Impressions
"5 out of 5 stars."I can only get little one in local stores for alot more money. It keeps the fish healthy and colorful. Doesn't cloudy my tank up, extra dissolves without any problems. My catfish love them, so it isn't a problem for me. I have been feeding him every day for 1 week now and he loves to swim and play now. The flakes are easy to break up in your fingers for small little mouths if needed. This container is a great size for the price.
- Aqueon Tropical Granules Fish Food
- Provides Balanced Nutrition For Daily Feeding Of Tropical Fish
- Highly Digestible Slow-Sinking Granule
- Provides A Food That Is Heartier Than Regular Flakes
- Will Not Cloud Water
- Feed In Small Amounts That Fish Will Consume In Under 2 Minutes
- Manufacture: Central Garden & Pet
- Product Dimensions: 3 x 4.1 x 3 inches; 8 Ounces
- Editor's Impressions Of The Aqueon 100106191
- Quality [star rating='3.9']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.1']
- Affordability [star rating='4.4']
Aqueon 100106191 Final Thoughts
"Let's see."Overall, I would recommend this food if someone asked my. For those that own fish you know how expensive it can be. The flakes absorb the moisture in the air, cake up, and clog the feeder. Our fish tell us every morning in sign language how much they like your flakes. My catfish love them, so it isn't a problem for me. Don't hesitate, get it before you can't. There were two kinds of food--one flake and one in stick form.
Overall Score
4.6
(462 Points)
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6. Omega One Super Seaweed Multicolor Fish Food 24ct. 3 Pack
User Ratings: 67 6
Omega One First Impressions
"So it is worth the money."I work long hours and don't always have time to feed my fish on a regular schedule. However, I did have one small issue my package was delivered to my neighbor. It also seems to create less waste than other brands, which keeps my tank cleaner. Our fish tell us every morning in sign language how much they like your flakes. It's super fresh, and the tight seal on the lid makes its longevity stretch. The Goldfish Flake is their favorite snack in the morning and evening. Don't hesitate, get it before you can't.
- Omega One Super Seaweed Multicolor Fish Food 24ct. 3 Pack
- Manufacture: Omega One
- Item Weight: 4.6 ounces
- Editor's Impressions Of The Omega One
- Quality [star rating='4.3']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.4']
- Affordability [star rating='3.4']
Omega One Final Thoughts
"Feeding frenzy!"I regularly purchase this and am very happy with the product. My fry grow out quickly with vibrant colours. My Oscar is almost 4 years old and loves it. Meaning it's overfilled for the better! The fish have grown beautifully, rich in color and very healthy. For whatever reason, my fish have never been much attracted to pellet food. This is a great addition to any feeding regiment for community and betta tanks.
Overall Score
4.4
(63 Points)
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7. Penn Plax Pro-Balance 14-Day Vacation Time-Release Dissolving Feeding Blocks Fish Shape 2 Packages o...
User Ratings: 72 5
Penn-Plax Pro-Balance First Impressions
"Point taken."I went to a different Petco and found the right brand and brought it home. I have been using TetraMin Tropical Flakes to feed guppies for over a dozen years. We've tried most of the brands too. I have a sorority of 7 bettas, and they love this food. As an avid aquarium enthusiast I use a lot of fish food. I mix Tetra crisps with freeze dried Tetra blood worms. Betta fins make them slow, so they need something a little sturdier sometimes.
- Penn Plax Pro-Balance 14-Day Vacation Time-Release Dissolving Feeding Blocks Fish Shape 2 Packages of 2 Blocks Each (4 Blocks Total) PBV14N for Aquariums
- High quality pro-balance 14 day dissolving fish shaped fish food
- 2 packages of 2 blocks per pack (total of 4 blocks)
- One block is sufficient for 10-15 gallon aquarium tanks and lasts 10-14 days depending on pH level and temperature
- Releases nutritious freeze-dried foods, while neutralizing your aquarium water
- Contains tubifex, bloodworms, vitamins & minerals
- Manufacture: Penn-Plax Pro-Balance
- Item Weight: 5.6 ounces
- Product Dimensions: 6 x 3.75 x 1.75 inches
- Editor's Impressions Of The Penn-Plax Pro-Balance
- Quality [star rating='4.1']
- Value For Money [star rating='3.8']
- Affordability [star rating='4.4']
Penn-Plax Pro-Balance Final Thoughts
"Fish love it."I bought a house last year and inherited some fish in a pond. My catfish love them, so it isn't a problem for me. My wife has raised her goldfish on Tetra goldfish flakes from day one. I went to a different Petco and found the right brand and brought it home. That way, you don't expose the flakes to humidity or spills. I have used this brand and fish food since the day I purchased my fish. Overall a great deal, for great fish food.
Overall Score
4.4
(97 Points)
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8. Hikari Marine-S Pellets Fish Food for Smaller Marine Fish
User Ratings: 86 4
Hikari 42055252102 First Impressions
"My fish love all of them."Also, these seem to grow waterlogged and sink faster than the TetraMin Pro. LoL, So we are all happy at meal time. They won't have to work for it like I did. They work perfectly in the automatic feeder. They absolutely love them, voraciously assaulting the flakes at feeding time. My larger fish eat it just as readily as the smaller fish. This bucket of flakes allow me to feed these guys for 18 months.
- Hikari Marine-S Pellets Fish Food for Smaller Marine Fish
- High protein levels; consistent with the foods your fish would eat on the reef
- Soft and sponge-like, a texture your marine fish are instinctively accustomed to
- Shrimp Meal for excellent, natural color enhancing benefits
- Ideal for all smaller marine carnivores or omnivores
- Stabilized vitamin C to support immune system health
- Manufacture: Hikerman 99020262
- Product Dimensions: 3.5 x 1 x 5 inches; 1.6 Ounces
- Editor's Impressions Of The Hikari 42055252102
- Quality [star rating='5']
- Value For Money [star rating='5']
- Affordability [star rating='4.6']
Hikari 42055252102 Final Thoughts
"Our pond is approx."I have been using this product for decades, and it is loved by all my fish. Overall, this is a good product for a good price. And watch them get dismantled, like a four yr old does with toast. For those that own fish you know how expensive it can be. Nope, it is pretty big, which means my community 55-gallon tank has food for years! Inevitably I ran out of the flakes and went to purchase the same product. I have used this brand and fish food since the day I purchased my fish.
Overall Score
4.7
(311 Points)
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9. API Fish Food PELLETS, Formulated to Help Fish More readily use nutrients which Means Less Waste and...
User Ratings: 80 2
API 823B First Impressions
"Works very good."I looked carefully inside the small shipping box but did not find the missing lid. Much better price than at the big box pet store. It's super fresh, and the tight seal on the lid makes its longevity stretch. Meaning it's overfilled for the better! It's super fresh, and the tight seal on the lid makes its longevity stretch. They float well, so he can play more. I'll definitely keep buying the TetraFin flakes.
- API Fish Food PELLETS, Formulated to Help Fish More readily use nutrients which Means Less Waste and Clean, Clear Water, Feed up to Twice a Day as Much as They'll eat in 5 Minutes
- Contains one (1) API TROPICAL PELLETS Sinking Pellets Fish Food 4.2-Ounce Container
- Contains key nutrients for a complete and balance diet for all tropical community fish
- Includes high-quality proteins, such as squid and shrimp, for optimal fish growth
- Formulated to help fish more readily use nutrients which means less waste and clean, clear water
- Feed twice a day to meet the requirements of tropical community fish
- Manufacture: Aquarium Pharmaceuticals
- Product Dimensions: 2.5 x 2.5 x 4.75 inches; 2.67 Ounces
- Editor's Impressions Of The API 823B
- Quality [star rating='4']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.5']
- Affordability [star rating='4.4']
API 823B Final Thoughts
"They love it tho."It comes in a large container and I know we will never need fish food again. I can't use it in tanks where the majority of the fish feed at the surface. My son in law feeds this exclusively and he said his fish love it as well. I bought the 7oz container which is a lot of fish food. Its a myth that petstore gold fish die after the first weekend. I also keep the pond heater at 73 to 74 degrees all winter. Truth is though, my fish prefer this fish food to many others I've tried.
Overall Score
4.7
(3470 Points)
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10. Cichlid Gold Fish Food Large Pellet Floating Type 8.8 oz (250g)
User Ratings: 82 1
Hikari First Impressions
"Great price as well!"When I purchased this food, I thought it was the small container. During almost all of that time I've fed my fish TetraFin goldfish food. I looked carefully inside the small shipping box but did not find the missing lid. Please be good to each other people. Fish color and health are all good. This bucket of flakes allow me to feed these guys for 18 months. My wife has raised her goldfish on Tetra goldfish flakes from day one.
- Cichlid Gold Fish Food Large Pellet Floating Type 8.8 oz (250g)
- Hikari Sales Usa Inc
- LARGE
- 8.8 OUNCE
- Manufacture: HSUSAI/Hikari Fish Food
- Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 2.8 x 0.8 inches; 8.64 Ounces
- Editor's Impressions Of The Hikari
- Quality [star rating='4.9']
- Value For Money [star rating='5']
- Affordability [star rating='4.4']
Hikari Final Thoughts
"They seem to be fine."Lesson learned, but this will work for now. I have been using TetraMin Tropical Flakes to feed guppies for over a dozen years. However when I opened the box one of the containers did not have a lid. I have tried to transition them to pellets but they love the flakes and ignore them. My fish liked it from the start, and TetraFin has kept improving it over the years. Some feed at the surface and some feed toward the bottom of the tanks. Lesson learned, but this will work for now.
Overall Score
4.7
(352 Points)
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