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JBL Spirulina Fish Food Review

Designed for professional feeding of algae-eating freshwater and saltwater fish is JBL’s spirulina flakes.

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This fish food is available in 4 different sizes:

Content

Gross Weight

Net Weight

Dimensions

100ml
33g
16g
50/85/50 mm
250ml
68g
40g
60/120/60 mm
1000ml
234g
160g
98/179/98 mm
5500ml
1150g
950g
225/195/225 mm

As a breakdown of the specific features of this fish food:

  • Premium Spirulina flakes with 40 % protein-rich Spirulina algae (Spirulina platensis).
  • Spirulina platensis has a protein content of over 65 %!
  • Special features: Ensures perfect acceptance with finely ground whole shrimp (6 %)!
  • Garlic (1 %) promotes the health of the fish

JBL Spirulina contains gently spray-dried algae (spirulina platensis), raw vegetable material and plant fibre, yet also has a small proportion of animal proteins specially balanced to meet the specific feeding habits of algae-grazing fish in freshwater and saltwater. When grazing on algae beds these fish regularly consume small animal organisms (2% shrimp). Over 4000 proven vital substances in spirulina algae as well as essential carotenoids promote health and fast, long-lasting natural colouring. Essential minerals and vitamins ensure healthy growth and increased resistance to diseases. The addition of 1% garlic in JBL Spirulina helps promote growth.

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Here is a breakdown of the contents:

Analytical components

Crude protein 37.00 %
Crude fat 6.00 %
Crude fibre 1.10 %
Crude ash 7.00 %

Additives

Antioxydants
    E 306 (natural vitamin E extracts) 
Vitamins, provitamins and other chemically defined substances with a similar effect (per 1000 g)
    Vitamin A    21000     I. E.
    Vitamin D3    2000     I. E.
    Vitamin E    280     mg
    Vitamin C(stable)    350     mg
    Inosite    750     mg

Composition

Algae28.57 %
Vegetable by-products22.14 %
Molluscs and crustaceans6.00 %
Vegetable proteins4.29 %
Vegetables4.29 %
Yeast2.00 %
Fish and fish by-products12.40 %
Cereals20.31 %

I have used JBL Spirulina for years now with Tropheus and Mbuna cichlids and find it is always very well received and allows the fish to thrive whilst maintaining a good colouration.