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Top 5 Pellet Foods

By Shirlie Sharpe, About.com

There is nothing easier to feed your fish than pellets. Pellets are not messy as other foods, and excess food that is not eaten is easy to remove with a net. Here are my top choices in pelleted food.

1. Hikari Micro Pellets

Hikari Micro Pellets
Hikari Tropical Micro Pellets are a unique small pellet that appeals to a wide range if fish. The combination of three different types of pellets, that are semi-floating food, make them an excellent choice for a community tank. Will not cloud aquarium water.
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2. Wardley Brine Shrimp Pellets

Shrimp Pellets
Virtually all fish enjoy these pellets, however bottom feeders absolutely love them. One word of caution, the will cloud the water if not consumed entirely. Remove any uneaten pellets promptly.
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3. Hikari Cichlid Gold

Hikari Cichlid Gold is an excellent general-purpose pellet that contains carotenoid to enhance fish color. The pellets come in four sizes and will not go too soft and cloud the water. However they don’t readily sink, so keep that in mind if you are attempting to feed fish that are too timid to come to the surface at mealtime.
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4. Wardley Goldfish Pellets

Wardley Goldfish Pellets contain a well-balanced blend of spirulina, shrimp, crab and alfalfa. They are also enhanced with red yeast brings out the red, yellow and orange hues of your goldfish.
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5. Hikari Koi Gold

Much like Cichlid Gold, these pellets are is an excellent general-purpose pellet that contains carotene to enhance fish color. They are available in a variety of sizes.
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