Aqueon Nutrinsect Goldfish Flakes (1.76 oz)

Fish-Free Insect Protein Flakes for Goldfish

Product Description

Aqueon Nutrinsect Goldfish Flakes are a 100% fish-free, plant and insect-based complete diet that matches what goldfish prefer to eat in the wild. The formula includes dried mealworms, black soldier fly larvae, freshwater shrimp, and dried kelp. The flakes float near the water's surface, enhance color, and are easily digestible, leading to less waste, enhanced water quality and more active goldfish.

Benefits

• 100% Fish-Free Formula: Contains no fishmeal, whole fish, or fish oils, matching the foods goldfish prefer in the wild.
• Omnivore-Friendly Recipe: Combines insects, crustaceans, and plant matter, the foods omnivorous goldfish naturally prefer instead of other fish.
• Floating Flakes: Flakes float near the top of the water, a feeding style that fish sometimes prefer.
• Color Enhancing: The formula is designed to enhance color, helping your goldfish's natural colors look bright and vibrant.
• Easily Digestible: Fish use more of what they eat, leading to less waste and better water quality.
• Highly Palatable: Made with ingredients goldfish crave, so even the pickiest eaters are drawn to feeding time.
• Complete Daily Nutrition: Works as a complete diet that meets your goldfish's daily nutritional needs to keep them healthy and active.

Ingredients

Ground Peas, Dried Mealworms, Brewers Dried Yeast, Rice Flour, Dried L-Lysine Fermentation Product, Dried Black Soldier Fly Larvae, Freshwater Shrimp, Dried Kelp, Krill Oil, Carob Bean Flour, Spirulina, Turmeric, Sucrose, Dried Bloodworms, Garlic, Fructooligosaccharides, Inulin, Betaine, Haematococcus Algae Meal (Color), DL-Methionine, Vitamin A Supplement, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Choline Chloride, Iron Sulfate, Tannic Acid, Vitamin E Supplement, Manganous Oxide, Zinc Oxide, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Rosemary Extract, L-Carnitine, Niacin, Copper Sulfate, Riboflavin, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Iodate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Source of Vitamin K Activity), Biotin, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12.

How to Use

Recommended-Dosage Chart

Directions for Use

• Feed 2 to 3 Times: Offer food two to three times a day in small amounts your goldfish finish within two minutes.
• Remove Leftovers: Net out any uneaten flakes still in the tank about five minutes after each feeding.
• Direct Swap Option: You can switch straight to Nutrinsect, though fish may take a few feedings to accept the taste.
• Gradual Switch Option: Start with one quarter Nutrinsect and three quarters current food, then increase the ratio over a few days.
• Freshwater Use: Aqueon recommends Nutrinsect for freshwater fish, as its ingredients match foods freshwater fish would naturally eat.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Avoid Overfeeding: Feed only what your goldfish eat within two minutes, since uneaten food should be removed.
• Not for Marine Fish: Aqueon does not recommend Nutrinsect for saltwater fish, as it is formulated around freshwater fish diets.
• Contains Crustaceans: Although fish-free, the formula lists crustacean ingredients, including freshwater shrimp and krill oil, among its components.
• Allow Adjustment Time: Fish used to other foods may need a few feedings to recognize Nutrinsect's new taste and texture.

Shipping & Return

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Are Aqueon Nutrinsect Goldfish Flakes really fish-free?

Ans: Yes. The formula excludes fishmeal, whole fish, and fish oils. Instead, it incorporates insect-based proteins like mealworms, black soldier fly larvae, and bloodworms, as well as plant ingredients such as dried kelp and crustacean components like freshwater shrimp.

Q2: How often should I feed my goldfish Nutrinsect flakes?

Ans: Feed your goldfish two to three times daily with small amounts so they can consume within two minutes. Remove any leftover food after five minutes to maintain water quality.

Q3: Should I choose Nutrinsect Goldfish Flakes or Pellets?

Ans: Both are 100% fish-free complete diets for goldfish. The flakes float near the water's surface, which some fish prefer, while the Goldfish Pellets are 2 mm. Aqueon lists the flakes at 1.59 oz (45 g) and the pellets at 1.76 oz (50 g).

Q4: Is Nutrinsect a complete diet or a treat?

Ans: Nutrinsect is a complete diet rather than a treat. Aqueon designed it to deliver balanced daily nutrition, helping your fish stay fit, active, colorful, and healthy. You can trust it as your goldfish's primary daily food in a home aquarium.

Q5: How do I switch my goldfish to Nutrinsect?

Ans: You can swap directly, though fish may need a few feedings to accept the new taste. For a gradual switch, feed one quarter Nutrinsect with three quarters of the current food, then slowly increase the Nutrinsect ratio over a few days.

Q6: Can I feed Nutrinsect to saltwater fish?

Ans: No. While Nutrinsect is nutritionally balanced, its ingredients reflect the foods freshwater fish would naturally eat rather than marine fish diets. It is recommended for freshwater fish such as goldfish, but not for marine fish kept in saltwater aquariums.

Q7: Will Nutrinsect help keep my aquarium water cleaner?

Ans: Fish digest food easily, allowing them to absorb more nutrients and generate less waste. Reduced waste helps maintain better water quality. For optimal results, feed in small amounts and remove any uneaten flakes approximately five minutes after feeding.