Editor's Choice - Our Favorite Penn-Plax Fish Food
1. Penn-Plax Pro Balance Vacation Fish Feeder – Slow Release Food That’s Great for Weekend Vacays: ...
User Ratings: 62 7
Penn-Plax PBV3 First Impressions
"He didn't eat them day 1."I went to a different Petco and found the right brand and brought it home. They float well, so he can play more. I accidentally purchased this thinking it was flake food. Best of luck to everyone and stay safe and healthy. The flakes are consistently mostly big, so it's not a big bucket of duff at all. I work long hours and don't always have time to feed my fish on a regular schedule. I have been using TetraMin brand for 20 of those years.
- Penn-Plax Pro Balance Vacation Fish Feeder – Slow Release Food That’s Great for Weekend Vacays: 1 Block Feeds up to 3 Days (4 Blocks per Package) – Safe for Freshwater & Saltwater Tanks
- GREAT FOR WEEKEND VACAYS: Worried about finding a fish-sitter as you plan for your next weekend getaway or adventure? Or, whenever or not they’ll overfeed your fish? Fear no more! Our Pro Balance Vacation Fish Feeder Blocks will feed your fish while you’re away. Each block feeds to up 3 days, and each package contains 4 Starfish Shape Blocks.
- IDEAL FOR 10 – 15 GALLON TANKS: Our Fish Feeder Blocks work best in aquariums that are between 10 and 15 Gallons in size. One block will last 3 to 4 days depending on the PH level and water temperature. A minimum water temperature of 72°F (22°C) and PH level of 6.6 to 7.0 is most efficient for the release of food particles.
- REQUIRES AERATION & CIRCULATION: Within hours, our Feeder Blocks will start to dissolve, releasing nutritious freeze-dried foods while neutralizing your aquarium’s water. In order for this to happen, your tank should have the proper aeration and circulation. Our Feeder Blocks dissolve normally with setups that have an air stone or filter.
- GIVE IT A TRY BEFORE YOUR TRIP: Just like us, our fish can get picky over their food. As a suggestion, you may want to place 1 Feeder Block in your tank a week before your vacation or trip. This way, you’ll see if they like it or not. To take it a step further, you may want to leave the tank alone as you test our Feed Blocks, mimicking the trip.
- INGREDIENTS: Calcium Sulfate, Freeze-Dried Tubifex Worm, Freeze-Dried Bloodworm, Freeze-Dried Daphnia, Freeze-Dried White Shrimp, Thiamine Mononitrate (Source of Vitamin B1), and Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Source of Vitamin B6).
- Manufacture: Penn Plax, INC.
- Product Dimensions: 3.75 x 0.75 x 6 inches; 0.96 Ounces
- Editor's Impressions Of The Penn-Plax PBV3
- Quality [star rating='3.7']
- Value For Money [star rating='3.2']
- Affordability [star rating='5']
Penn-Plax PBV3 Final Thoughts
"But I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!"The flakes are easy to break up in your fingers for small little mouths if needed. I have used this brand and fish food since the day I purchased my fish. The flakes are easy to break up in your fingers for small little mouths if needed. The Goldfish Flake is their favorite snack in the morning and evening. I have been feeding him every day for 1 week now and he loves to swim and play now. However, I did have one small issue my package was delivered to my neighbor. For whatever reason, my fish have never been much attracted to pellet food.
Overall Score
4.2
(266 Points)

Here Are Some Other Related Fish Food
2. Hai Feng Fast Color Fish Food Floating Pallets
User Ratings: 70 2
Hai Feng First Impressions
"Surprise, surprise."It comes in a large container and I know we will never need fish food again. I went to a different Petco and found the right brand and brought it home. Florida green tree frogs, leopard frogs eat it, my southern black toads eat meat. I found this TetraMin Tropical Flakes item that met all of my needs. They are loving more this product more than flakes. Give them what they need for life and they will live happily. They wouldn't go into detail about anything more.
- Hai Feng Fast Color Fish Food Floating Pallets
- Best fish food pellets for Blood Parrot Cichlids, Flowerhorns
- enhance the color quickly
- Vitamins A,C,E, enzymes and other important elements are added
- Net weight 900g (1.98lbs)
- Made In Taiwan No hormones
- Manufacture: Hai Feng
- Product Dimensions: 7 x 5.6 x 4.8 inches; 2.4 Pounds
- Editor's Impressions Of The Hai Feng
- Quality [star rating='4.3']
- Value For Money [star rating='3.9']
- Affordability [star rating='4.8']
Hai Feng Final Thoughts
"Nice in water holds nice."Meaning it's overfilled for the better! I can only get little one in local stores for alot more money. Beta fish response to this product is less intersted as compared to bug bites. Our giant plecos absolutely love this stuff! That way, you don't expose the flakes to humidity or spills. I have been using TetraMin Tropical Flakes to feed guppies for over a dozen years. I have used this brand and fish food since the day I purchased my fish.
Overall Score
4.5
(57 Points)

3. (3 Pack) Aqueon Shrimp Pellets Fish Food, 6.5 Ounces Each
User Ratings: 77 5
Aqueon First Impressions
"But I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!"I STRONGLY recommend you to open the bag IN ONE CORNER with scissors. My son in law feeds this exclusively and he said his fish love it as well. LoL, So we are all happy at meal time. The next day they seemed less interested. It feeds my pond and two tanks, happy fish! This Tetra style food doesn't do either of those things. To put it in perspective, its about 6 inches tall and 3 inches wide!
- (3 Pack) Aqueon Shrimp Pellets Fish Food, 6.5 Ounces Each
- Manufacture: Aqueon
- Product Dimensions: 3 x 3 x 4 inches; 6.5 Ounces
- Editor's Impressions Of The Aqueon
- Quality [star rating='5']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.6']
- Affordability [star rating='5']
Aqueon Final Thoughts
"Tastes like chicken."They didn't seem to like the stick variety so I tossed it and fed them the flakes. We've tried most of the brands too. My Oscar is almost 4 years old and loves it. I tried a different brand for a week, and then bought a new bottle of this food. This container is a great size for the price. This is the super value tub and all my water creatures eat every bit I put in. You can't beat that price anywhere else and trust me I have looked everywhere.
Overall Score
4.6
(73 Points)

4. Tetra JumboKrill Freeze Dired Jumbo Shrimp, Vitamin Enhanced
User Ratings: 81 2
Tetra 16198 First Impressions
"Nice in water holds nice."However when I opened the box one of the containers did not have a lid. Don't hesitate, get it before you can't. Beta fish response to this product is less intersted as compared to bug bites. Its a myth that petstore gold fish die after the first weekend. Its a myth that petstore gold fish die after the first weekend. The flakes are consistently mostly big, so it's not a big bucket of duff at all. My catfish love them, so it isn't a problem for me.
- Tetra JumboKrill Freeze Dired Jumbo Shrimp, Vitamin Enhanced
- aquarium DIET SUPPLEMENT Natural shrimp treat designed to supplement any Tetra staple diet foods such as TetraMin Flakes
- FOR FRESHWATER & SALTWATER FISH Premium-quality nutritious supplement provides variety to your fish’s diet
- AIDS DIGESTION Complete freeze-dried krill with shells are an excellent source of roughage to support digestion
- COLOR ENHANCING Astaxanthin a natural color enhancer helps bring out the natural pink orange and red colors of fish
- USAGE Feed 2 to 3 times a week in addition to staple diet only as much as your fish can consume within a few minutes
- Age range description: All Ages
- A protein-rich supplement for large tropical and marine fish
- Manufacture: Tetra
- Product Dimensions: 4.13 x 4.13 x 4.77 inches; 7.84 Ounces
- Editor's Impressions Of The Tetra 16198
- Quality [star rating='4.2']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.7']
- Affordability [star rating='4.7']
Tetra 16198 Final Thoughts
"He didn't eat them day 1."Nope, it is pretty big, which means my community 55-gallon tank has food for years! I expressed my frustration at the fish store, and they recommended these granules. I have a sorority of 7 bettas, and they love this food. They didn't seem to like the stick variety so I tossed it and fed them the flakes. The flakes are easy to break up in your fingers for small little mouths if needed. Until this, the earthworms were their favorites. This is a great addition to any feeding regiment for community and betta tanks.
Overall Score
4.7
(1202 Points)

5. 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
(88 Points)

6. TetraFin Plus Goldfish Flakes 7.06 Ounces, Balanced Diet, With Algae To Promote Health
User Ratings: 86 1
Tetra 77247 First Impressions
"They seem to like it."Overall a great deal, for great fish food. I have been using TetraMin brand for 20 of those years. Lesson learned, but this will work for now. They come out of their hiding spots almost as soon as it hits the water. And watch them get dismantled, like a four yr old does with toast. They are loving more this product more than flakes. I also use subscribe and save for monthly deliveries so this food is a keeper for me.
- TetraFin Plus Goldfish Flakes 7.06 Ounces, Balanced Diet, With Algae To Promote Health
- GOLDFISH FORMULATION: Specially formulated as a premium staple flake food for your goldfish or small koi.
- WITH ALGAE FLAKES: Extra vegetable matter helps support fish health and promote digestibility.
- PROCARE FORMULA: Helps support fish’s immune system for optimal health and long life.
- CLEAN AND CLEAR WATER FORMULA: Designed to be easily digested, helping to keep aquarium water clean and clear.
- COLOR ENHANCING: Enhances the goldfish’s naturally brilliant colors.
- Manufacture: Tetra
- Product Dimensions: 3.63 x 3.63 x 7 inches; 9.57 Ounces
- Editor's Impressions Of The Tetra 77247
- Quality [star rating='4.8']
- Value For Money [star rating='5']
- Affordability [star rating='5']
Tetra 77247 Final Thoughts
"I like this product."The flakes inside the bucket come inside a sturdy bag. The food is very nutritious and fish food isn't just fish food. 06 oz size, which is very economical, and then transfer them to my smaller 2. Overall, this is a good product for a good price. When I feed my fish I drop some in as is and crumple up the rest. However, I did have one small issue my package was delivered to my neighbor. This food seems to do better for the outside fish.
Overall Score
4.8
(1634 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
(401 Points)

8. Xtreme Aquatic Foods 2138-A Community Crave Fish Food
User Ratings: 73 1
Xtreme Aquatic Foods 2138-A First Impressions
"My fish love all of them."Betta fins make them slow, so they need something a little sturdier sometimes. Such an awesome value for the money! They wouldn't go into detail about anything more. I tried a different brand for a week, and then bought a new bottle of this food. This works well for me for the last decade and saves me money on bulk purchasing. Our giant plecos absolutely love this stuff! They come out of their hiding spots almost as soon as it hits the water.
- Xtreme Aquatic Foods 2138-A Community Crave Fish Food
- For finiky eaters Spirulina and Krill flakes slowly sinks to the bottom
- Slow Sinking
- No Preservatives, No Hormones
- Manufacture: Xtreme Aquatic Foods
- Product Dimensions: 2.75 x 2.75 x 3.5 inches; 0.8 Ounces
- Editor's Impressions Of The Xtreme Aquatic Foods 2138-A
- Quality [star rating='5']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.6']
- Affordability [star rating='4.1']
Xtreme Aquatic Foods 2138-A Final Thoughts
"And they love it."The flakes absorb the moisture in the air, cake up, and clog the feeder. I can easily crumple it small or to any size for the little mouths. I accidentally purchased this thinking it was flake food. Nice that some float and other sink so all the fish have a chance to feed. This is a great addition to any feeding regiment for community and betta tanks. My neon tetras, mollies, platys, and tiger barbs love this stuff and they devour it. My son in law feeds this exclusively and he said his fish love it as well.
Overall Score
4.6
(51 Points)

9. Xtreme Aquatic Foods 2152-F Monster Pellet Fish Food
User Ratings: 65 8
Xtreme Aquatic Foods 2152-F First Impressions
"I couldn't help it!"And watch them get dismantled, like a four yr old does with toast. I bought a house last year and inherited some fish in a pond. I received my order today as promised and the shipping box was sealed and undamaged. They didn't seem to like the stick variety so I tossed it and fed them the flakes. 06 oz size, which is very economical, and then transfer them to my smaller 2. I can easily crumple it small or to any size for the little mouths. They didn't seem to like the stick variety so I tossed it and fed them the flakes.
- Xtreme Aquatic Foods 2152-F Monster Pellet Fish Food
- For extra large monster fish and aggressive eaters
- Slow Sinking
- No Preservatives, No Hormones
- Country Of Origin: United States
- Manufacture: Xtreme Aquatic Foods
- Product Dimensions: 7.75 x 5 x 4 inches; 2.55 Pounds
- Editor's Impressions Of The Xtreme Aquatic Foods 2152-F
- Quality [star rating='4.6']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.6']
- Affordability [star rating='3.9']
Xtreme Aquatic Foods 2152-F Final Thoughts
"Nice chunky flakes."I also use subscribe and save for monthly deliveries so this food is a keeper for me. Please be good to each other people. They are loving more this product more than flakes. There were two kinds of food--one flake and one in stick form. It's super fresh, and the tight seal on the lid makes its longevity stretch. I have a number of freshwater aquariums with a wide variety of fish. This is the super value tub and all my water creatures eat every bit I put in.
Overall Score
4.2
(55 Points)

10. 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
(25 Points)
