Hagen Nutrafin Max Spirulina Tablets, 3.88-Ounce

After only one feeding in two different tanks, I'm very impressed so far.

I fed 1/4 tablet to 10 Crystal Red Shrimp and they went absolutely crazy! They were darting around the tank and seemed to be fighting over it. I've had them for about a month and feed them a varied diet consisting mostly of Fluval Shrimp Granules and Hikari Crab Cuisine, but also TetraMin Flakes, and Wardley Spirulina Discs. I have never seen them react so positively to any of these foods. The pond snails in the tank were all over it as well.

I fed a 1/2 tablet to 7 Ottos (Otocinclus affinis) in another tank with similar results. Ottos are usually somewhat shy but after a few minutes they must have sensed the dissolving tablet as they also became extremely active. I've never seen them so determined to find food before. The above mentioned Wardley Spirulina Disks provoke very little reaction when compared to the Nutrafin Max. The pond snails in this tank seemed to love it as well.

Pros:

~ My picky shrimp and Ottos love them

~ 30% spirulina content (1st ingredient on the label)

~ Value! nearly a 1/4lb for about $7.

~ Contains garlic and plenty of vitamins/minerals

~ 100% vegetable formula with no animal protein/fat

~ No artificial colors

Cons:

~ The expiration date is 12/2012, only 7 months from now. But this could be due to Amazon having old stock.

~ Messy, they fall apart rapidly with any current don't overfeed, turn off your filter and air pumps if possible.

~ I couldn't get the 1/2 tablet to stick to the aquarium glass as advertised. It just crumbled.

Generally speaking, I've been quite impressed with Hagen products and this is no exception!

I have tropical fish that absolutely love these Spirulina tabs. My fish are Tropheus and require a vegetarian diet and these tabs make for a nice healthy treat every once in a while.

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