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

[star rating="4.8"]
(27 Points)

2. Blue Ridge Fish Food Pellets, Koi and Goldfish Platinum Professional Formula, Floating Large Pellet,...

User Ratings: 80 2

Blue Ridge Fish Hatchery First Impressions

"Tastes like chicken."

During almost all of that time I've fed my fish TetraFin goldfish food. This might be a pro or a con, depending on the type of fish you have. Until this, the earthworms were their favorites. I actually only buy their food and fish tank kits. I tightly close the bag with a plastic cord. The fish are always happy to eat it and they develop beautiful colors. The flakes absorb the moisture in the air, cake up, and clog the feeder.

  • Blue Ridge Fish Food Pellets, Koi and Goldfish Platinum Professional Formula, Floating Large Pellet, Balanced Diet
  • MADE IN THE USA - koi and goldfish fish food, premium all-season floating pellets and the same high-quality diet used by leading American Koi breeders at a fraction of the price
  • TOP SHOW CONDITION including top quality protein, carbohydrates, and amino acids - floating pellets soften quickly for easy digestion, encourage healthy growth, and will not pollute the water
  • PROVEN COLOR ENHANCER Spirulina and Canthaxanthin for superior color enhancement, providing a completely balanced nutritional diet
  • PRIMILAC PROBIOTIC IMMUNE STIMULANT, designed to protect koi from sickness and disease, containing a special blend of vitamins and minerals
  • 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE Blue Ridge Koi and Goldfish products are made in the USA by strict guidelines. We are 100% confident and stand behind the quality. We believe the quality of this food will improve the quality of your fish or your money back!
  • Manufacture: Blue Ridge Fish Hatchery
  • Product Dimensions: 20 x 6 x 33 inches; 14 Pounds
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Blue Ridge Fish Hatchery
  • Quality [star rating='3.8']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.2']
  • Affordability [star rating='5']

Blue Ridge Fish Hatchery Final Thoughts

"Our pond is approx."

My catfish love them, so it isn't a problem for me. My fry grow out quickly with vibrant colours. I have tried to transition them to pellets but they love the flakes and ignore them. Inevitably I ran out of the flakes and went to purchase the same product. They wouldn't go into detail about anything more. I have been using this product for decades, and it is loved by all my fish. I bought a house last year and inherited some fish in a pond.

Overall Score
4.7

[star rating="4.7"]
(71 Points)

3. Laguna All Season Goldfish & Koi Floating Food

User Ratings: 81 1

Laguna PT75 First Impressions

"A little goes a long way."

We've tried most of the brands too. That way, you don't expose the flakes to humidity or spills. They work perfectly in the automatic feeder. I've been buying TetraMin fish food as long as I can remember. The fish are always happy to eat it and they develop beautiful colors. I have been using this stuff for a couple of years without a problem. The flakes are consistently mostly big, so it's not a big bucket of duff at all.

  • Laguna All Season Goldfish & Koi Floating Food
  • Laguna All Seasons Koi & Goldfish Food
  • Balanced Diet for Everyday Feeding During Summer Months
  • Softens Fast for Easy Digestion Will Not Cloud Water
  • Medium Pellet; Great for all Pond Fish
  • Storage Conditions: Keep product in a dry place under 100 °F (38°C)
  • Manufacture: Rolf C. Hagen (USA) Corp.
  • Product Dimensions: 10 x 4.26 x 12.98 inches; 2.2 Pounds
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Laguna PT75
  • Quality [star rating='4.9']
  • Value For Money [star rating='5']
  • Affordability [star rating='3.7']

Laguna PT75 Final Thoughts

"Fish seem happy."

I bought the 7oz container which is a lot of fish food. Nope, it is pretty big, which means my community 55-gallon tank has food for years! Who would've thought 7 ounces of fish food is so much. Best of luck to everyone and stay safe and healthy. They wouldn't go into detail about anything more. That way, you don't expose the flakes to humidity or spills. Truth is though, my fish prefer this fish food to many others I've tried.

Overall Score
4.7

[star rating="4.7"]
(344 Points)

4. Hikari Floating Food Sticks for Pets, 2.2-Pound

User Ratings: 81 5

Hikari 42055217668 First Impressions

"Great value."

And watch them get dismantled, like a four yr old does with toast. This is the super value tub and all my water creatures eat every bit I put in. The fish seem to not care about the switch either way. Our giant plecos absolutely love this stuff! My son in law feeds this exclusively and he said his fish love it as well. It also seems to create less waste than other brands, which keeps my tank cleaner. I'll definitely keep buying the TetraFin flakes.

  • Hikari Floating Food Sticks for Pets, 2.2-Pound
  • Promotes healthy form
  • Helps reduce fish waste
  • High in stabilized vitamin C to reduce stress and build immunity to diseases
  • A well balanced combination of nutritious ingredients designed to stimulate appetite
  • Bio-Technology allows us to use the highest grade of carotenoids available today
  • Manufacture: Phillips Feed & Pet Supply Natural Balance
  • Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 1.5 x 6.8 inches; 2.2 Pounds
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Hikari 42055217668
  • Quality [star rating='3.7']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.1']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.9']

Hikari 42055217668 Final Thoughts

"He LOVES them."

I have been feeding him every day for 1 week now and he loves to swim and play now. I had tried flake food in an automatic feeder which was a total disaster. Other than that it is a great product and I will continue to buy it for my fish. This bucket of flakes allow me to feed these guys for 18 months. I also keep the pond heater at 73 to 74 degrees all winter. I can only get little one in local stores for alot more money. It is well worth the money especially for the size.

Overall Score
4.6

[star rating="4.6"]
(88 Points)

5. Hikari Wheat Germ (Sinking) 11 Lb - Medium Pellet

User Ratings: 88

Hikari 35382 First Impressions

"Excellent product."

They anxiously wait with signs waiting for it always. I mix Tetra crisps with freeze dried Tetra blood worms. Really happy about this purchase, and it's a very well spoken for brand. This is a great addition to any feeding regiment for community and betta tanks. The next day they seemed less interested. I have been using TetraMin Tropical Flakes to feed guppies for over a dozen years. However, I did have one small issue my package was delivered to my neighbor.

  • Hikari Wheat Germ (Sinking) 11 Lb - Medium Pellet
  • Aquatic
  • Food
  • Goldfish Food
  • Manufacture: HSUSAI/Hikari Fish Food
  • Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.09 x 15.87 inches; 11.4 Pounds
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Hikari 35382
  • Quality [star rating='4.1']
  • Value For Money [star rating='5']
  • Affordability [star rating='5']

Hikari 35382 Final Thoughts

"You should buy this."

I have been feeding him every day for 1 week now and he loves to swim and play now. During almost all of that time I've fed my fish TetraFin goldfish food. I can't use it in tanks where the majority of the fish feed at the surface. I went to a different Petco and found the right brand and brought it home. The company and brand of Tetra has been my go to for products for years. The fishes are are healthy, happy and colorful. I also keep the pond heater at 73 to 74 degrees all winter.

Overall Score
4.9

[star rating="4.9"]
(17 Points)

6. Easy Reefs Masstick Marine Fish Food 14g

User Ratings: 65 12

Easy Reefs First Impressions

"I indicted Tetra Min."

My neon tetras, mollies, platys, and tiger barbs love this stuff and they devour it. My fish liked it from the start, and TetraFin has kept improving it over the years. I also use subscribe and save for monthly deliveries so this food is a keeper for me. Nope, it is pretty big, which means my community 55-gallon tank has food for years! The flakes absorb the moisture in the air, cake up, and clog the feeder. My 20+ female and male bettas prefer these crisps to other foods. I had tried flake food in an automatic feeder which was a total disaster.

  • Easy Reefs Masstick Marine Fish Food 14g
  • Add Masstick to RO water in a 1 to 0.5 ratio.
  • Masstick is a self-adhesive paste in a powder formula, ready for re-hydration with water. Once it is re-hydrated, it can be stuck to any surface of the aquarium, depending on the animals’ needs.
  • Once the mixture is homogenous, Masstick may be used immediately or frozen for later use. If freezing Masstick, it should be used within five weeks after preparation.
  • Manufacture: Easy Reefs
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Easy Reefs
  • Quality [star rating='4.7']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.8']
  • Affordability [star rating='3.2']

Easy Reefs Final Thoughts

"No Koi lost as of yet."

Kind of seems like junk food but the fish all love it. During almost all of that time I've fed my fish TetraFin goldfish food. My son in law feeds this exclusively and he said his fish love it as well. This bucket of flakes allow me to feed these guys for 18 months. They come out of their hiding spots almost as soon as it hits the water. They didn't seem to like the stick variety so I tossed it and fed them the flakes. I have been using TetraMin brand for 20 of those years.

Overall Score
4.1

[star rating="4.1"]
(25 Points)

7. Aquatic Foods Inc. Wafers of Algae & Spirulina. AFI Wafers The Premium Pleco Catfish Tropical Fish F...

User Ratings: 80 5

Aquatic Foods Inc. First Impressions

"Love these pellets."

But my Rams tend to be finicky eaters, and they pig out on this stuff. I STRONGLY recommend you to open the bag IN ONE CORNER with scissors. This container is a great size for the price. My fry grow out quickly with vibrant colours. Overall a great deal, for great fish food. Many betta foods are floating orbs that have a diameter too large for bettas. They didn't seem to like the stick variety so I tossed it and fed them the flakes.

  • Aquatic Foods Inc. Wafers of Algae & Spirulina. AFI Wafers The Premium Pleco Catfish Tropical Fish Food
  • Please note: All product photos are not exact, product color and sizes may vary a little
  • These are a Small thinner Algae Wafer Size apx "3/8" - 1/2" in diameter and apx 1/8' thin. These are both sinking and floating for ALL Tropicals, not just Bottom Fish.
  • AFI Smaller/thinner wafers have apx 2000 or more per LB
  • Not guaranteed to Immediately sink. As with ALL Wafers, there will always be some that take longer to sink. Some may even be Floaters.
  • Our wafers are sifted and graded to remove most dust and most chips
  • Manufacture: Aquatic Foods Inc.
  • Item Weight: 10 Pounds
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Aquatic Foods Inc.
  • Quality [star rating='4']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.8']
  • Affordability [star rating='5']

Aquatic Foods Inc. Final Thoughts

"And they love it."

Other than that it is a great product and I will continue to buy it for my fish. I received my order today as promised and the shipping box was sealed and undamaged. They anxiously wait with signs waiting for it always. This is a great addition to any feeding regiment for community and betta tanks. Until this, the earthworms were their favorites. I have been using TetraMin Tropical Flakes to feed guppies for over a dozen years. I expressed my frustration at the fish store, and they recommended these granules.

Overall Score
4.6

[star rating="4.6"]
(401 Points)

8. TetraColor Tropical Flakes with Natural Color Enhancer

User Ratings: 81 1

Tetra 16265 First Impressions

"Good stuff."

Much better price than at the big box pet store. Because apparently my queensland dogs like it and need to participate too. They grew quick on flakes, they love them. However, I did have one small issue my package was delivered to my neighbor. I also use subscribe and save for monthly deliveries so this food is a keeper for me. I picked a similar flake food and brought it home and tossed it in the pond. They wouldn't go into detail about anything more.

  • TetraColor Tropical Flakes with Natural Color Enhancer
  • Age Range Description: All Life Stages
  • Age Range Description: All Ages
  • Included Components: Tetracolor Tropical Flakes (2.82 Oz)
  • Manufacture: Tetra
  • Product Dimensions: 2.88 x 2.88 x 5.63 inches; 2.88 Ounces
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Tetra 16265
  • Quality [star rating='5']
  • Value For Money [star rating='5']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.5']

Tetra 16265 Final Thoughts

"Feeding frenzy!"

My larger fish eat it just as readily as the smaller fish. I STRONGLY recommend you to open the bag IN ONE CORNER with scissors. Many betta foods are floating orbs that have a diameter too large for bettas. My wife has raised her goldfish on Tetra goldfish flakes from day one. I can't use it in tanks where the majority of the fish feed at the surface. I tried a different brand for a week, and then bought a new bottle of this food. I also use subscribe and save for monthly deliveries so this food is a keeper for me.

Overall Score
4.7

[star rating="4.7"]
(1266 Points)

9. AF Ultra Cichlid GRO Flakes - Aquatic Foods Premium Tropical Fish Flakes

User Ratings: 81

Aquatic Foods Inc. First Impressions

"This jar is big mind you."

This works well for me for the last decade and saves me money on bulk purchasing. I tightly close the bag with a plastic cord. This is a great addition to any feeding regiment for community and betta tanks. Beta fish response to this product is less intersted as compared to bug bites. I looked carefully inside the small shipping box but did not find the missing lid. They didn't seem to like the stick variety so I tossed it and fed them the flakes. To put it in perspective, its about 6 inches tall and 3 inches wide!

  • AF Ultra Cichlid GRO Flakes - Aquatic Foods Premium Tropical Fish Flakes
  • Please note: All product photos are not exact, product color and sizes may vary a little
  • Cichlid Gro Ultra Flakes are for all types of tropical fish
  • All Foods are packed in a Bubble Pack and or a Hard Box for safe shipping
  • There may always be smaller flakes and some powdered within your order
  • Manufacture: Aquatic Foods Inc.
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Aquatic Foods Inc.
  • Quality [star rating='4.4']
  • Value For Money [star rating='5']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.9']

Aquatic Foods Inc. Final Thoughts

"Which we all have done."

This is a great addition to any feeding regiment for community and betta tanks. The Petco store was out of that brand. They won't have to work for it like I did. I have tried to transition them to pellets but they love the flakes and ignore them. I can't use it in tanks where the majority of the fish feed at the surface. Then, fill a separate smaller container for daily use. Quick delivery in this time of the Pandemic.

Overall Score
4.8

[star rating="4.8"]
(85 Points)

10. Fluval Bug Bites Cichlid Fish Food, Pellets for Medium to Large Sized Fish, 3.53 oz., A6581

User Ratings: 77 2

Fluval A6581 First Impressions

"Great food."

06 oz size, which is very economical, and then transfer them to my smaller 2. I have tried to transition them to pellets but they love the flakes and ignore them. This Tetra style food doesn't do either of those things. Its a myth that petstore gold fish die after the first weekend. It's super fresh, and the tight seal on the lid makes its longevity stretch. Our giant plecos absolutely love this stuff! My son in law feeds this exclusively and he said his fish love it as well.

  • Fluval Bug Bites Cichlid Fish Food, Pellets for Medium to Large Sized Fish, 3.53 oz., A6581
  • Tropical fish food that contains up to 40%, nutrient-rich Black Soldier Fly Larvae, the first ingredient
  • High in multiple proteins like whole salmon – rich in Omega 3 and 6 for healthy skin, scales and fins
  • Fortified with essential vitamins, amino acids and minerals for a balanced daily diet
  • Slow sinking pellet format (5-7mm) – all fish can feed at their preferred depth; feed as much as fish can eat in two minutes, two or three times daily
  • Sustainably processed in small batches for quality control and maximum freshness
  • Made in Canada with no artificial fillers, colors or preservatives
  • Manufacture: Rolf C. Hagen (USA) Corp.
  • Item Weight: 3.53 ounces
  • Product Dimensions: 2.5 x 5 x 7.8 inches
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Fluval A6581
  • Quality [star rating='4.7']
  • Value For Money [star rating='3.7']
  • Affordability [star rating='3.6']

Fluval A6581 Final Thoughts

"DO RECOMEND!"

The flakes absorb the moisture in the air, cake up, and clog the feeder. Best of luck to everyone and stay safe and healthy. I have a number of freshwater aquariums with a wide variety of fish. My fish liked it from the start, and TetraFin has kept improving it over the years. It feeds my pond and two tanks, happy fish! LoL, So we are all happy at meal time. The container looks like the one I'd just finished so I bought it.

Overall Score
4.6

[star rating="4.6"]
(810 Points)

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