Vitalis Marine Flakes

Vitalis Marine Flakes are a large-format flake built on whole fish meal, squid, shrimp and mussel rather than fillers, so the 49% protein is protein your fish can actually use. The flake sinks slowly and stays whole in the water instead of dissolving into a cloud, which makes it the right choice for surface feeders like clownfish and anthias that ignore pellets on the bottom. Pair it with Vitalis Marine Pellets for midwater fish and see all saltwater dry foods.

Features

• Large flakes that hold together and sink slowly, easy for fish to catch
• 49% protein from whole fish meal, molluscs and crustaceans
• Astaxanthin and natural pigments for color, no artificial dyes
• Stable in water up to 24 hours with minimal leaching
• 40g resealable pot, made in the UK by World Feeds

Who it is for

Clownfish, anthias, damsels and chromis, dwarf angels, butterflyfish, cardinals, hawkfish, dottybacks and other saltwater community fish that feed at the surface or in the upper water column.

Feeding Guide

Feed once or twice daily, a pinch at a time, only what is eaten within two minutes. Crumble the flake between dry fingers for small-mouthed fish such as chromis. Keep the lid sealed and the pot dry.

Specifications

Typical analysis from the manufacturer label: protein 49%, fat 10.5%, fibre 1.1%, inorganic matter 10.5%. Check the pot for the current batch.

Recommended Pairings

• Vitalis Marine Pellets 1mm, the pellet half of a flake and pellet routine
• Vitalis Algae Pellets 1mm, for the herbivores in the tank
• Frozen saltwater foods, for variety

FAQ

Why is a 40g pot this price? Whole fish meal and cold manufacturing cost more than fish by-product and heat extrusion. The flake is denser, so a pinch goes further than a cheap flake.

Does it work for tangs? Tangs will pick at it, but they need algae. Make Algae Pellets or Marine Grazing Pellets their main food.

How long does an opened pot last? About three months if kept sealed, cool and dry. Buy the size you will use rather than stockpiling.