Ocean Nutrition Discus Flakes

[Justice]

Ocean Nutrition Discus Flakes

Ingredients:
Euphasia pacifica Plankton, Salmon Fillets, Squid, Wheat, Euphasia superba Plankton, Kelp, Mussels, Tuna Eggs, Adult Brine Shrimp, Soya-Lecithin, Garlic MPAX™ (Marine Protein Amino eXtract: Fish Meals, Select Amino Acids (L-Lysine, DL-Methionine, Betaine, TL-Tryptophan)), Brine Shrimp Embryos, Spirulina, Vitamins (Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Biotin (Vitamin H), Cyanocobalamine (Vitamin B12), Riboflavin ( Vitamin B2), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E), Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5), Menadione (Vitamin K3), Folacin (Vitamin B9), Cholercalciferol (Vitamin D3), Retinol (Vitamin A1), Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6), Niacin (Vitamin B3)), Minerals (Calcium Carbonate, Cobalt Carbonate, Copper Sulphate, Manganese Sulphate, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenite, Zinc Sulphate, Magnesium Sulphate), and Preservatives (BHA, BHT, and Ethoxyquin).

Guaranteed Analysis
Protein (min) 52.5%
Fat (min) 11.4%
Moisture (max) 8.1%
Fiber (max) 1.1%
Ash (max) 5.6%

PER: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...5&pcatid=20445

[Eddie]

Did somebody need the ingredients/analysis???

Eddie

[AquatiCreations]

I don't want to sound dumb here but... what on earth is the ash for?

[Eddie]

I don't want to sound dumb here but... what on earth is the ash for?

http://www.newlife.ipbhost.com/forum...=31&st=0&p=89&

Eddie

[AquatiCreations]

http://www.newlife.ipbhost.com/forum...=31&st=0&p=89&

Eddie

Aha!

Thanks Eddie,

I thought they were referring to wood ash lol!

[in2cichilds]

That is the only flake mine will eat! They really eat those flakes right up!

[alpine]

I saw it at the ACA last year but not anywhere since then.

Roberto.

[Justice]

I saw it at the ACA last year but not anywhere since then.

Roberto.

Dr's Foster and Smith carry them, my Discus love them!

[Tito]

The question is ..can you grow Discus to 6" on Prime Reef? I don't think mine are going to get there..I feed Prime reef as a main staple.

[Eddie]

The question is ..can you grow Discus to 6" on Prime Reef? I don't think mine are going to get there..I feed Prime reef as a main staple.

I think that you can Tito but it will take alot of feedings. Something bulky or meaty like a mix will push them out to 6 IMO.

Eddie

[discusluvr818]

I use ON Discus Flakes and Spirulina Flakes. My fish love them. Great stuff in my opinion, probably paid too much though. 6 dollars and the can is kinda small. I feed 4 tiems daily, 1) Discus Flakes, 2) Tertra Color, 3) Hikari Frozen Brine Shrimp 4) Hikari bio-pure FBW.

My juvies also get an extra couple feedings of Frozen beef heart for growth

[jmlazgar]

I can only get ON Cichlid flakes locally, but my discus loves them. Won't even touch frozen bloodworms, but will take ON Cichlid.
Jay

[terps]

It's a good product.

[Blackwater Aquaria]

While touring the Seattle area unsuccessfully for the appearance of any nice wild discus and finding only maybe 40-50 blue and Heckels that were very average lfs fish and not spending a dime, I saw that one shop had Ocean Nutrition Discus Flakes which I have seen advertised but never had seen them in a store. I've spent a ton of cash over the years on pellets and flakes that my discus would just spit out if they even decided to give them a taste at all. Since I did have success with ON's Formula One flakes, I decided to give them a try.

First of all, they are ocean plankton and salmon based food with other seafood and ingredients added. I like that these are the main two ingredients (ocean plankton and salmon). I have promoted wild salmon mix for years now. 52.5% protein for muscle mass and 11.4% fat for energy and reproductive developement.

When I fed a tank of 10 late stage juveniles, they immediately went for the food, taking it right off the top which they seldom do. All 10 ate it, not one spit the food out testing it. I fed it 3 times to them during the course of the early evening and night.

This success on a first attempt feeding and its ingredients makes me give this food a high recommendation. Give it a try if you haven't.

Anyone use or try this flake?

Mat

You would want to check out the Omega One flakes. They are also sea food based product, my discus go crazy on all of selection, the first bite
is real good try it your fish will love it. Good luck Mike Deegan
BLACKWATER AQUARIA

[dpt8]

I agree with Mike. I use Omega One Marine Flakes with garlic... It has herring, salmon, halibut , black cod as its first ingredients..