Franky_Bones

Sorry if this as already been asked but I did a search and it came up empty. I have some Goldfish in one tank and Tropical fish in my community tank. I was feeding them both flakes tonight and I was wondering why I have different types of flakes.

What exactly is the difference between Goldfish flakes and Tropical fish flakes? And why is there a difference?

sirdarksol

Goldfish should be getting a bit more veggies, and their flakes probably have that considered.
Tropical flakes try to cover the basic tropical fish (and only do a so-so job, considering there are so many different tropical fish).

peacemaker92

Goldfish need more veggies than normal tropical fish. Some goldfish eat more too!

COBettaCouple

I try to find foods meant for the type of fish, like cichlid food, betta food, etc.. I've been getting Omega One, but found a new LFS that has New Life Spectrum food.

Franky_Bones

Hello there fellow Coloradoan. Which LFS do you to? And do you know any down in the Springs that might carry New Life Spectrum?

COBettaCouple

No, I don't know any stores in the Springs carrying NLS. This new LFS is the first one that I've found carrying it in Denver. They gave me a sample to try on our angels, since our male loves to eat but will ignore some foods.. and they LOVE it! I like that the pellets are smaller than the Omega One cichlid pellets and a lot easier for the angels to eat.

I'm going to "Sherman Tank Company" at 84th & Sheridan.