Helan Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 What are the main differences between pellet and flake food, is it nutritional value or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBOzzie59 Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 The main difference is shape. Some think that a pellet food has a higher nutritional value, I find that to not be true. Here is a side by side of some of the Xtreme product line. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helan Posted December 4, 2021 Author Share Posted December 4, 2021 On 12/4/2021 at 4:56 PM, KBOzzie59 said: The main difference is shape. Some think that a pellet food has a higher nutritional value, I find that to not be true. Here is a side by side of some of the Xtreme product line. So they are for different types of fish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 I would say yes in a way they are- by that I mean, some fish like to take their food off the top of the water- flake foods fit that well. Some like to feed in the middle, flake will eventually sink for them to eat if they grab it while it is in the middle, pellets can be good for middle feeders since they sink a little faster than flake and bigger fish may get fuller faster as it would be less effort for them as 1 pellet might equal 4 or 5 flakes (just guesstimating). Pellets are great for bottom feeders as pellets designed for them sink. Really it just depends in the end it's just- what will my fish eat? If we're speaking of just flake vst pellet. Mine are mostly smaller fish, 2" or less. I've not had success with pellets- even micro pellets or floating pellets made for these type of fish. Mine prefer flake, and I usually crush it up pretty good before putting it in the tank. Especially for my CPDs, Endlers and Embers. My Rasboras won't eat giant flakes. My Black Neons don't mind. Really that's all it is. As far as shape goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 I agree it’s just shape. I do notice more flake hits the ground than pellets. My guppies eat both that fall. My CPD will snag fallen pellets from decor but not not flake. I like flake for the tiny mouths on Pygmy corydora they sort of sift the crushed flake off the bottom and is seems easier for them than pellets 🤷♀️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helan Posted December 4, 2021 Author Share Posted December 4, 2021 Oh I didn’t know it was so simple as just shape ! 😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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