As I continue to go through my MACNA treats I thought I would continue with some product reviews! One product that was given out was Instand Ocean Gel Food. I've never used the gel food before so I'll have to admit I was a little apprehensive to try it out.
Lately I've been trying to keep an eye on the types of food I use and what they contain, paying particular attention to the amount of phosphate they contain. According to the packageing the IO Brine Shrimp Gel food contains 0.05% Min. Phosphorus which doesn't seem like a lot. Here are the directions that come with the food and some ingredients:
Directions for Use
- Separate single serving pouch.
- Tear dispensing top.
- Slowly squeeze gel in bite size pieces.
Feeding Guide
Feed several times per week as a supplement, but only as much as your fish will consume within several minutes. Once a packet of gel food is opened, it can be safely stored in the refrigerator and used within 24 hours.Brine Shrimp
Ingredients
Brine Shrimp, Soy Protein Isolate, Wheat Gluten, Fish Meal, Wheat Starch, Fish Oil, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Yeast Extract, Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C), Inositol, Niacin, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (stabilized Vitamin C), D-Calcium Pantothenate, A-Tocopherol-Acetate (source of Vitamin E), Thiamine Mononitrate (source of Vitamin B1), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (source of Vitamin B6), Vitamin A Palmitate (source of Vitamin A), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Cholecalciferol (source of Vitamin D3), Biotin, Manganese Sulfate Monohydrate, Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate, Ferrous Sulfate Monohydrate and Cobalt Acetate. Color Includes: Red 3 Dye.
Guaranteed Analysis Crude Protein 7.0% min. Crude Fat 1.3% min. Crude Fiber 1.0% max. Moisture 87.0% max. Phosphorous 0.05% min. Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) 195 mg/kg min. Pacific Krill
Ingredients
Krill, Soy Protein Isolate, Wheat Gluten, Fish Meal, Wheat Starch, Fish Oil, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Yeast Extract, Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C), Inositol, Niacin, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (stabilized Vitamin C), D-Calcium Pantothenate, A-Tocopherol-Acetate (source of Vitamin E), Thiamine Mononitrate (source of Vitamin B1), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (source of Vitamin B6), Vitamin A Palmitate (source of Vitamin A), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Cholecalciferol (source of Vitamin D3), Biotin, Manganese Sulfate Monohydrate, Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate, Ferrous Sulfate Monohydrate and Cobalt Acetate. Color Includes: Red 3 Dye.
Guaranteed Analysis Crude Protein 8.0% min. Crude Fat 1.0% min. Crude Fiber 1.0% max. Moisture 90.0% max. Phosphorous 0.05% min. Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) 195 mg/kg min. Marine Omnivore Blend
Ingredients
Soy Protein Isolate, Wheat Gluten, Fish Meal, Krill, Brine Shrimps, Wheat Starch, Fish Oil, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Yeast Extract, Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C), Inositol, Niacin, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (stabilized Vitamin C), D-Calcium Pantothenate, A-Tocopherol-Acetate (source of Vitamin E), Thiamine Mononitrate (source of Vitamin B1), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (source of Vitamin B6), Vitamin A Palmitate (source of Vitamin A), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Cholecalciferol (source of Vitamin D3), Biotin, Manganese Sulfate Monohydrate, Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate, Ferrous Sulfate Monohydrate and Cobalt Acetate. Color Includes: Red 3 Dye.
Guaranteed Analysis Crude Protein 10.0% min. Crude Fat 1.5% min. Crude Fiber 1.0% max. Moisture 85.0% max. Phosphorous 0.05% min. Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) 263 mg/kg min. Seaweed Blend
Ingredients
Algae Meal, Soy Protein Isolate, Wheat Gluten, Fish Meal, Wheat Starch, Fish Oil, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Yeast Extract, Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C), Inositol, Niacin, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (stabilized Vitamin C), D-Calcium Pantothenate, A-Tocopherol-Acetate (source of Vitamin E), Thiamine Mononitrate (source of Vitamin B1), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (source of Vitamin B6), Vitamin A Palmitate (source of Vitamin A), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Cholecalciferol (source of Vitamin D3), Biotin, Manganese Sulfate Monohydrate, Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate, Ferrous Sulfate Monohydrate and Cobalt Acetate. Color Includes: Red 3 Dye.
Guaranteed Analysis Crude Protein 5.0% min. Crude Fat 1.0% min. Crude Fiber 1.0% max. Moisture 90.0% max. Phosphorous 0.05% min. Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) 157 mg/kg min. Cyclop-Eeze
Ingredients
Cyclops, Soy Protein Isolate, Wheat Gluten, Fish Meal, Wheat Starch, Fish Oil, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Yeast Extract, Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C), Inositol, Niacin, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (stabilized Vitamin C), D-Calcium Pantothenate, A-Tocopherol-Acetate (source of Vitamin E), Thiamine Mononitrate (source of Vitamin B1), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (source of Vitamin B6), Vitamin A Palmitate (source of Vitamin A), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Cholecalciferol (source of Vitamin D3), Biotin, Manganese Sulfate Monohydrate, Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate, Ferrous Sulfate Monohydrate and Cobalt Acetate. Color Includes: Red 3 Dye.
Guaranteed Analysis Crude Protein 7.0% min. Crude Fat 1.5% min. Crude Fiber 1.0% max. Moisture 87.0% max. Phosphorous 0.05% min. Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) 195 mg/kg min.
With that in mind I'll have to admit I like some of the things that the gel food has going for it. I really like the fact that the food does not have to be refrigerated and I also really like the fact that there is no prep before using the food. Rinsing frozen food can be a pain in the butt and I know I get lazy sometimes and just dump the food in. The real question though is will your fish like it? So to test it out I took a little video of how my fish reacted to the food:
You can see a couple of frames where the fish spits out a little bit, but I think for the most part the fish like the food. If your looking for something different to feed you fish it might be worth a look. Also since fish food can be hit or miss I'd be interested to hear from anyone else who have tried it and what results they got.
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