Fluval Bug Bites Cichlid Fish Food, Pellets for Medium to Large Sized Fish, 3.53 oz., A6581
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Fluval Bug Bites is a complete fish food that features a unique insect-based formulation, enriched with multiple quality proteins and carbohydrates that are ideal for tropical fish especially cichlids. This formula meets the growth requirement of this highly active and often aggressive fish species, while helping to ensure proper conditioning and repair of body and fins. Insects are hunted by fish in the wild as they offer a widely available food source. The instinctive feeding habit is the foundation behind Bug Bites, which are formulated with nutrient-rich insect larvae and enriched with multiple quality proteins, vitamins, minerals and trace elements. Most freshwater fish are omnivores and regularly feed on insects in the wild. However, not all insects are created equally when it comes to a fish’s diet. Bug Bites are formulated with sustainably harvested Black Soldier Fly Larvae (#1 ingredient across all formulas), which are raised on fruits and vegetables for exceptional “super food” nutrition. Using a unique cultivation process, BSFL are grown under controlled conditions for total sustainability that preserves natural environments. Under controlled conditions, Black Soldier Flies produce larvae, which naturally feed on decaying organic matter. Unconsumed fruits and vegetables are used as larvae feed. The larvae consume the feed, converting the nutrients into protein and healthy fat. After a 2-week feeding cycle, the larvae are harvested and dried. The dried larvae are mixed with other high-quality proteins, vitamins, minerals and trace elements to offer a complete and balanced daily diet. In addition to BSFL, Bug Bites offer other excellent protein sources such as Herring & Shrimp Meal, which are also rich in Omega-3 for healthy skin, scales, fins and colors. Unlike big brand fish foods, Bug Bites are always prepared in small batches for superior control and quality assurance. The proximity of our ingredients (most of which are delivered right before production) also offers maximum freshness, which translates into better palatability.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Product Dimensions : 2.5 x 5 x 7.8 inches; 4 ounces
Manufacturer recommended age : 1 month and up
Item model number : A6581
Department : Unisex-Adult
Date First Available : May 3, 2017
Manufacturer : Rolf C. Hagen (USA) Corp.
ASIN : B071RSV3F5
Country of Origin : Canada
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
Customers say
Customers find the pet food to be a good quality product for their fish. They say it provides good value for the price, and their fish love it. The pellet size is great, and they like the bug bites, color, and health benefits. However, opinions differ on floatability and size.
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13 reviews for Fluval Bug Bites Cichlid Fish Food, Pellets for Medium to Large Sized Fish, 3.53 oz., A6581
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maddie –
Cichlids love em
Our cichlids are doing great on this food. They turn their noses up to many foods but love these bug bites. They are growing fast and look healthy. We have been using these pellets for all of our fish from young to adult without any issues. Hardly ever any waste left behind. They sink so itâs a plus to us.
Susan Hall –
Fluval Bug bites
My oscar loves Fluval bug bites he has been eating these pellets for a little over a year, it’s the only brand he will eat , and I have tried different brands he won’t touch them, so to me that says alot about quality and taste, and I really like the ingredients listed for nutrition for my pet oscar to stay healthy. Thanks Fluval for your quality pellets.
Michael Yonis III –
Great pellets for cichlids.
My fish love it. Decent value for the money, excellent ingredients, good size for my fish, and is a cleaner pellet to feed.
â AM1 Engineerâ –
Expensive and offers similar quality and ingredients as cheaper alternatives.
In this review, I compare Fluval Bug Bites Cichlid Pellets against Aqueon Cichlid Pellets and Hikari Blood Red Parrot pellets. By all means, not a comprehensive or expert review, just a Cichlid owner’s thoughts on the three comparable pellet types.From a value perspective, Fluval Bug Bites is twice as expensive per ounce as Hikari pellets and ten times more expensive per ounce as Aqueon pellets. The exact cost came out to be $3.52/oz for Fluval, $1.80/oz for Hikari, and .36/oz for Aqueon.From a feeding perspective, Fluval and Aqueon are both “slow-sinking” pellets while Hikari is a floating pellet. In my opinion, Fluval sinks very, very quickly whereas Aqueon does not. I would not describe Fluval as a “slow-sinking” pellet, I would describe it as a “fast-sinking” pellet. My Blood Red Parrot prefers the floating pellets but will eventually make his way down to any pellets that landed on the substrate.Taste-wise, my Blood Red Parrot prefers Hikari over Fluval and Fluval over Aqueon. While he might leave the Aqueon pellets, I find that he eventually will eat the Fluval pellet, it just may not be right away. Size-wise, the Fluval pellet is the largest. It’s not exactly a square shaped or circular pellet, it’s more like an extended-width square pellet (at least in comparison to the other pellet types). It’s the largest pellet of the three brands. I would recommend the Fluval pellet for medium or large-sized Cichlids.As far as ingredients go, the three brands of pellets share many of the same ingredients. Where I see the most differentiation is in the type of protein used and the guaranteed analysis stats. For protein, Fluval uses dried black soldier fly larvae, salmon, and fish protein concentrate. Aqueon uses fish meal, shrimp meal, dehulled soybean meal, and squid meal. Hikari uses fish and krill meal.Guaranteed analysis indicates the following:- Aqueon has the highest min crude protein at 42%; Fluval and Hikari are tied at 40%.- Fluval has the highest min crude fat at 12.5%; Aqueon at 8% and Hikari at 5%.- Fluval has the highest max crude fiber at 5%; Aqueon at 3% and Hikari at 2%.- Fluval and Hikari are tied at 10% max moisture; Aqueon at 9%.- Hikari has the highest min Phosphorus at 1.3%, followed by Aqueon at 1% and Fluval at .80%.Now, with regard to Fluval, here are my thoughts. Fluval is twice the cost of Hikari and ten times the cost of Aqueon and so, as a buyer, I would expect Fluval to deliver better quality pellets with higher guaranteed analysis stats. This is not the case; Fluval Bug Bites offers similar quality and ingredients as its cheaper alternatives. Unfortunately for Cichlid pellet buyers, this means that the choice between Fluval or Hikari or Aqueon comes down to the Cichlid’s own taste preferences. It may very well be that while my Blood Red Parrot prefers the Blood Red Parrot pellets offered by Hikari, another type of Cichlid may prefer Fluval instead. As for me, I’ll continue to buy Fluval because I want my Blood Red Parrot to have options and the bag itself (although expensive) offers a consider number of pellets and will last you a while if you have a small number of Cichlids and you feed only what your fish will eat in a few minutes.For anyone wondering if they should choose pellets over flakes (or sticks or crisps), I will say that, in general, my Blood Red Parrot Cichlid prefers flakes over pellets, pellets over crisps, and does not care for the sticks at all. Again, I think this comes down to the Cichlid’s preferences so you may have a different experience.
Amazon Customer –
Bigger than expected
Too big for my smaller ciclids such as my rams. I would recommend the granules for smaller ciclids. They love this ciclid formula though!
K. Corey –
Possible fix for swim bladder issue
Very Happy, I do believe adding these to my Blood Parrot Cichlid diet has fixed a swim bladder problem in one of my fish that he had for several years. Tried all kinds of food and nothing else affected his issue.
Michael green –
Fish love it
Love this food. Fish terret it up canât go wrong for the price and the ingredients. Love, the fact that the first ingredient is Fly larva. A lot of other fish foods if you read the ingredients are full of fillers for the price. This is great.
Erin McNeill –
Keep looking
Just average. Most other treats get more attention than these.
H.Pettersson –
Fluval tries to copy the recipe from a well-known youtuber’s fish food, which costs a lot to order to the EU, but all my dwarf cichlids love it.I have tried to trick them until the bag is almost empty, but only the bottom fish take it as they sink down and start to dissolve. The cichlids just spit them out and don’t even bother to take more even though they are hungry!
Michel Mercier –
Très satisfaisant pour nourrir mes poissons !!
Cliente de Kindle –
Una porquerÃa se quedan los pellets flotando los discos pasan olÃmpicamente de esta comida. Después de una hora ahi siguen flotando y estropeando el agua del acuario. Estos señores de fluval no sé que entienden por “slow sinking”…. ni por comida para cÃciidos. La comida para cÃclidos americanos no es la misma que la comida para cÃclidos africanos etc.. esta comida se la comerán bien cÃclidos con hábitos depredatorios. Los discos que comen del fondo no le hacen ni caso….. Una auténtica pérdida de dinero la verdad, que no es barata la comida…. Otro apunto, la gente con sump va a alucinar viendo cómo se traga la comida por el rebosadero…..
Ernesto –
il canale Amazon non e’ mai il piu’ economy per questi articoli di nicchia ma e’ un mangime che neanche online dai venditori specializzati si trova (facilmente) – mangime accettate benissimo, per questo da consigliare
Amazon Kunde –
Qualität ist 1 AFür Mbuna und Nonmbuna geeignet