New Life Spectrum Marine Fish Sinking 80g

Description

New Life Spectrum Marine Fish Sinking 80g — Small sinking pellet for reef and marine fish in a starter pack

Reef fish are fussy about new foods, and a small tank rarely justifies a large tub. New Life Spectrum Marine Fish Sinking 80g (SKU: 102280) is the 80 g pack of New Life Spectrum’s Marine Fish Formula, a sinking pellet of about 1 mm made for saltwater fish only. The maker designed it for the smaller fish typically kept in reef tanks and describes it as made from natural, colour-enhancing ingredients that support immune function and colouration. It contains no added hormones, and the retailer listing says it suits marine omnivores, herbivores and carnivores alike. The small pack suits a nano reef, a quarantine system or a first trial with a new group of fish.

The ingredient list starts with whole Antarctic krill and whole fish, followed by whole wheat flour, ulva, chlorella, beta carotene, spirulina, kelp, garlic, alfalfa, scallops, omega-3 fish oil, wakame and spinosum seaweed, with added vitamins and minerals. Garlic is there as a palatability aid, which the listing says also has natural anti-parasitic properties. The guaranteed analysis is crude protein 37% minimum, crude fat 6% minimum, crude fibre 4% maximum, moisture 10% maximum and ash 8% maximum, with vitamin A at 8,000 IU/kg minimum, vitamin D at 2,500 IU/kg minimum and vitamin E at 200 IU/kg minimum. The directions are to feed twice daily in an amount eaten within one to two minutes. The listing suggests the formula can be fed as the sole diet, though variety from frozen foods is common practice in reef tanks.

Usage & Application

When to Use

• Nano and small reef tanks: A small pack that is used up while the oils are fresh.
• Small marine fish: Clownfish, damsels, gobies, dottybacks, wrasses and similar species.
• Quarantine systems: A simple sinking pellet for newly arrived fish.
• Testing acceptance: Trial the food before buying 300 g, 600 g or 2.2 kg.

Feeding Guide

• Twice daily: Feed an amount cleared within one to two minutes.
• Pinch and observe: Add a few pellets at a time and watch what reaches the bottom.
• Turn down the flow: A brief pause in pump flow keeps pellets where the fish can reach them.
• Remove excess: Siphon any uneaten pellets to protect water quality.

Product Specifications & Highlights

Key Features

• Marine-only formula: Labelled for saltwater fish by the maker.
• Small 1 mm sinking pellet: Sized for small reef fish mouths.
• Krill and whole fish first: Marine protein heads the ingredient list.
• Natural colour enhancers: Beta carotene, spirulina and algae in the recipe.
• 80 g starter size: The smallest pack in the range.

Product Details

• Brand: New Life Spectrum (USA)
• SKU: 102280
• Barcode (GTIN/UPC): 817987021122
• Product Type: Food > Sinking Pellets (Marine Fish)
• Net Weight: 80 g
• Pellet Size: About 1 mm, sinking
• Guaranteed Analysis: Crude protein min 37%, crude fat min 6%, crude fibre max 4%, moisture max 10%, ash max 8%, vitamin A min 8,000 IU/kg, vitamin D min 2,500 IU/kg, vitamin E min 200 IU/kg
• Feeding: Twice daily, the amount eaten in one to two minutes
• Suitable For: Marine omnivores, herbivores and carnivores; smaller reef fish
• Other Sizes: Marine Fish Sinking 150g (SKU 102281), 300g (SKU 102282), 600g (SKU 102283), 2.2kg (SKU 102284)
• Target Environment: Marine and reef aquariums