Thorned Rose Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 I was after NLS Small Fish Formula for my guppies but the LFS didn't have any so next best thing was the Optimum flakes. However they didn't have any of the Fresh, only Salt. The guy I asked (about having any Small Fish Formula in stock) said there was no difference between the Fresh and Salt variety other than packaging. I am dubious. I have a distinct distrust of any LFS (irregardless of current reputation) just having been stung so many times in the past, but mostly my guppies (and sailfin mollies for that matter) don't seem to care too much for it - they'll gingerly eat it with a lot of spitting out then eating again. But a lot of the food just gets left till its sat around for a while before they eat it. I haven't been able to compare the ingredients list/analysis on the Fresh and Salt so opinions much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 it would appear you were told the truth http://nlsfishfood.com/index.php?option ... &Itemid=60 New Life Spectrum® food is made with high quality, easily digestible South Antarctic Krill, Herring, and several all-natural color-enhancing ingredients for a balanced diet that boosts immune system function and enhances the full spectrum of your fish’s color. With the belief that all fish require a complete and fully balanced varied diet, New Life also contains Algae Meal, that consists of Seaweed, Kelp, and Haematococcus pluvialis (a micro algae), a premium grade of natural Spirulina, as well as a fruit & vegetable extract. All New Life Spectrum® products also contain a generous inclusion rate of Garlic (Allium Sativum) with the Thera-A formulas containing a mega-dose of this natural anti-parasitic ingredient. All ingredients used are almost identical, since we cannot find anything better than what we are using. However, the crude analysis will be different due to the percentage of ingredients incorporated into a specific formula. Typical Ingredients: Whole Antarctic Krill, Whole Herring, Whole Wheat Flour, Algae, Beta Carotene, Spirulina, Garlic, Vegetable and Fruit Extract, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid, Niacin, Biotin, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Stable C), Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide, Cobalt Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Choline Chloride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovmoller Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 I have both. Ingredients, guaranteed analysis (fat, protein, etc.) and vitamins are 100% the same on the two kinds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorned Rose Posted May 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Awesome, thanks guys! Guess my gups just don't like it lol. >.< I may try soaking it for a while first (which I know you are supposed to do anyway with dry foods) before I give it to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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