Chris - I raised a query with Vitalis when the protein level on the sinking pellets was reduced significantly from 41.9% to 36.1% in November last year, via their website enquiry tool as I buy the 1.8kg containers at about 6+ per year. Within 5 minutes the sales director had rung me to chat about it and explain this change. Apparently they are meeting an EU regulation if you want to sell there. As a result of this you must report the wet weight percentages not post processing. Their food has higher moisture levels because they do not use heat or cooker extrusion which other well known companies do. Given this is a recent change many products in the supply chains are still labelled per the old rules and indeed some companies may not export into the EU. Worth considering in the wider context of your reviews etc.
Hi Chris, just bought a pack of NLS goldfish formula and was surprised that most of the good ingredients are not listed on the label, no krill or giant Squid or menhaden fish for example, main ingredient is Whole fish. Do the do different formulas for Europe and US? 5:03
They don’t seem to list full ingredients online on their UK websites but they mention Antarctic Krill in the general description of their products. It would be interesting to fund out if they have changed their formula everywhere but US retailers still list the usual ingredients.
NLS is a very good quality food and if money wasn't an object this would be one I'd seriously consider. Right now I am trying kenta, herons fancy goldfish and also fast and grow. My fish are hibernating for winter now but these will be the foods I will use up next year
Hi FancyGoldfishFanatics, have you ever heard of or tried Ultrafresh brand of fish food? I was curious on your opinion of this company and their foods cuz I'm a huge fan. Thanks!@@AquaticElements
Hi Chris, I was just researching quality fancy goldfish food. I had a look at the Hikari Discus Bio-Gold and they have a high protein content, with good quality ingredients. What are your thoughts on this food? I've already bought myself Repashy super gold and soilent green as a daily feed. But thought pellets would be good to add to their daily food routine. Look forward to your thoughts 👍
I will have a look into this food and maybe do a video on it. I find high protein foods are good with young fish to bring them on, however adult fish (fish over 2-3 years) are best on a slightly lower protein food and more of a maintenance diet as the excess protein will become wasted due to reduced growth and energy expenditure.
@@AquaticElements just a quick question my goldfish are on tretra flakes at the minute as unfortunately I had very little knowledge is this bad for them ? Thanks!
Flakes are okay but not the best. If you are feeding flakes make sure to release them under the water so the fish arnt taking in too much air at the surface. Think of flakes like lots of little crisps and pellets are like burgers. The crisps are messy and go everywhere, polluting the water and not holding too much nutritional value but the burger is easier to eat and holds more nutrients. Hope that helps a bit 😀
Funny I have been feeding Tetra Goldfish pellets for 5 yrs since a 3/4 in baby. It's now huge and beautiful. NO need for fancy priced stuff.
Love the videos!
Really wish there was more common and comet goldfish info on yt, other than tank size rants, lol
Thanks for the comment I'll try my best 👌🏼
I learned something from that 🙂
My fancy goldfish get a couple of small pinches of bug bites, followed by Tetra GoldJapan sticks.
Wow thanks Chris, this really helpful and should keep my ladies happy
Glad to hear it!
Chris - I raised a query with Vitalis when the protein level on the sinking pellets was reduced significantly from 41.9% to 36.1% in November last year, via their website enquiry tool as I buy the 1.8kg containers at about 6+ per year. Within 5 minutes the sales director had rung me to chat about it and explain this change. Apparently they are meeting an EU regulation if you want to sell there. As a result of this you must report the wet weight percentages not post processing. Their food has higher moisture levels because they do not use heat or cooker extrusion which other well known companies do. Given this is a recent change many products in the supply chains are still labelled per the old rules and indeed some companies may not export into the EU. Worth considering in the wider context of your reviews etc.
Hi Chris, just bought a pack of NLS goldfish formula and was surprised that most of the good ingredients are not listed on the label, no krill or giant Squid or menhaden fish for example, main ingredient is Whole fish.
Do the do different formulas for Europe and US? 5:03
That's interesting, if I'm honest I'm not sure. They potentially could have changed the formula, does it have those ingredients listed online still?
They don’t seem to list full ingredients online on their UK websites but they mention Antarctic Krill in the general description of their products.
It would be interesting to fund out if they have changed their formula everywhere but US retailers still list the usual ingredients.
Very interesting indeed, I will have a look
Can you add the list of th3se foods you mentioned plz?? W
Fabulous Chris! By experienced NLS produced a variety of fish food as compared to other product. 😊🙏
thank you for watching! NLS is really good 🙌🏼
Which food do you feed right now?I use purple saki Hikari...in ur opinion (inogring price) which brand is best new life?
NLS is a very good quality food and if money wasn't an object this would be one I'd seriously consider. Right now I am trying kenta, herons fancy goldfish and also fast and grow. My fish are hibernating for winter now but these will be the foods I will use up next year
Hi FancyGoldfishFanatics, have you ever heard of or tried Ultrafresh brand of fish food? I was curious on your opinion of this company and their foods cuz I'm a huge fan. Thanks!@@AquaticElements
I haven't heard of this one, I will take a look at it. Thanks for watching
Hi Chris, I was just researching quality fancy goldfish food. I had a look at the Hikari Discus Bio-Gold and they have a high protein content, with good quality ingredients. What are your thoughts on this food? I've already bought myself Repashy super gold and soilent green as a daily feed. But thought pellets would be good to add to their daily food routine. Look forward to your thoughts 👍
I will have a look into this food and maybe do a video on it. I find high protein foods are good with young fish to bring them on, however adult fish (fish over 2-3 years) are best on a slightly lower protein food and more of a maintenance diet as the excess protein will become wasted due to reduced growth and energy expenditure.
@@AquaticElements I will look forward to your video 👍
Another very helpful video, i use tetra’s goldfish food and its great so far 😌
I feed mine on Saki Hikari the h get what the Koi get 👍
Would you recommend Mizhou brand pellet feed?
I personally havnt tried them but if the Ingredients are good then definitly worth a try.
Oranda goldfish grooming food
Which one do you use?
@@AquaticElementsdaphnia only
Would my fish be okay on the Japan gold pellets. Just as many are quite pricey
Yes definitly, this a good quality food 😀
@@AquaticElements just a quick question my goldfish are on tretra flakes at the minute as unfortunately I had very little knowledge is this bad for them ? Thanks!
Flakes are okay but not the best. If you are feeding flakes make sure to release them under the water so the fish arnt taking in too much air at the surface. Think of flakes like lots of little crisps and pellets are like burgers. The crisps are messy and go everywhere, polluting the water and not holding too much nutritional value but the burger is easier to eat and holds more nutrients. Hope that helps a bit 😀