Fluval Bug Bites Tropical Granule Fish Food 45g

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It also contains other proteins in the form of salmon, which is a rich source of fatty acids. Complex amino acids are found in concentrated protein. Insect protein is becoming increasingly popular across the world, not just in animal feed but for humans too. The term ‘insect protein powder’ has seen a 49% increase in Google searches since 2014! The outcome of this unique production process is a delicious, healthy recipe that fish simply cannot get enough of! Why choose Bug Bites? Due to the higher protein, and high fat levels, this formula would probably work well as a conditioning food for fish getting ready to spawn, but due to the reasons listed above I would not feed as a daily staple, to polys, or anything else.

Over the last four years since launching in 2017, Bug Bites have become widely recognised as a quality, established fish food, winning numerous awards including being voted Aquatic Product of the Year by UK aquatic retailers! Several years ago, Fluval noticed a gap in the market for a fish food that would challenge outdated and unsustainable production processes and began to work on a formula that would offer a greener, cleaner fish food to the fish-keeping community. The larvae consume the fruit and vegetables, converting the nutrients into protein and good fats. After a 14-day feeding cycle, the larvae are harvested and dried into a highly nutritious flour, ready for Bug Bites production. More than meets the eye Bottom feeders require more fiber and this is why wheat as the top ingredient makes this variant a fiber-rich formula. There are several options for cichlid foods. Some contain live foods, which will be more nutritious and will keep the fish healthy. Others are formulated with a balanced formula and will provide the essential vitamins and minerals. These supplements will also help the cichlids’ immune system, improve their color, and promote better digestion. Fish food pellets are about 2.5 to 3 mm in size and are coated with a probiotic, which improves the fish’s health and digestion.all species of fish readily eat it, except one, my adult midas. He prefers anything but, the bugs. I would expect most polys to eat it without too much issue. I suspect the high fat level adds to the taste/smell. Bug Bites” contains a source of fiber in the form of wheat which is considered to be much better than wheat flour or wheat gluten. So now it’s time to see what all the fuss is about! Try the flake sample included on this magazine with your own fish and experience feeding a premium food that’s not only great for them but healthier for the planet! In 2019, due to popular demand, Fluval released Bug Bites as a flake, available in a variety of formulations for health, colour and vitality. Perfecting the process for the planet

The benefits of Bug Bites go way beyond being simply a tasty food for your fish. The presence of Omega 3 and 6 contributes to heathier skin, fins and scales which promotes vibrant colours, and the powerful mix of vitamins, minerals and nutrients builds a complete, balanced diet that keeps your fish happy and healthy. Additional fish protein is added in a concentrated profile to provide a more complex form of amino acid. This proves to be beneficial for the healthy growth of fishes. To undertake this task, Fluval teamed up with forward-thinking organisations devoted to eliminating food waste and nutrient shortage through the creation of renewable food for animals and plants. Large pallet items like aquariums are deemed delivered successfully with no damage once the the driver has left the property. If a report of damage is submitted after the driver has left we may be unable to assist with replacements. We recommend refusing a damaged delivery, this is the fastest resolution. Fluval source ingredients locally and have them delivered immediately before production resulting in Bug Bites being as fresh as it possibly can be.

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Bug Bites is available in five different formulas; Tropical for small and medium/large fish, Colour Enhancing, Cichlid, Bottom Feeder and Goldfish. If combined (peas/potato/wheat) the inclusion rate of terrestrial based plant matter in this formula might be alarming. It's a high energy food with a minimum of 12.5% crude fat, which means the average fat level, or typical analysis, would be closer to 15%. IMO that's far too high for most tropical fish to consume as a daily staple. Especially species of fish that don't expend a lot of energy in an aquarium. Bug Bites boasts of not having any artificial preservatives, fillers or color. On the surface makes it appear fully natural and safe for your fishes and all together alternate food source. There are four variations of Bug Bites available depending on the type of fish you keep, plus a pleasant surprise was that Fluval included a formula for bottom-feeders, they didn't leave out our plecos! The formula of Bug Bites comes in two forms of granules and pellets. Granules are slow-sinking, suspending towards the surface and middle, while pellets are more suitable for bottom feeders. Now, “Bug Bites” is divided into four different categories to cover the most popular tropical fish. The four types are Tropical, Cichlid, Goldfish and Bottom Feeder. We further broke down each group to clear up any questions you might have below.