Question 1

What is the size of the granules in mm?

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The granules are not uniform in shape or size but I'd say approximately 2mm

Question 2

Can betta eat this?

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I'm no expert but Betta fish are carnivorous and need a protein-rich meaty food specifically for Bettas.  So this is not recommended.  TRY Tetra 77256 TetraBetta PLUS Mini Pellets.

Question 3

Are granules the best type of food for lyretail mollies?

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I wouldnt say "best". All TetraMin foods are formulated to provide the needs of common aquarium fish. Flakes are the standby due to floating & giving fish more opportunity to feed before sinking. If your only feeding 1 type of food Id suggest flakes but my fish love these. I mix several types of Tetra foods together as I have many kinds of fish in different tanks. This certainly would provide the nutrients your fish need.

Question 4

The instructions recommend combining along with a diet of tetra flakes. is this necessary or can i just feed granules as only food source

Accepted Answer

Thank you for your question A. Farber; it's a fairly common one!  Fish are very similar to other animal species in regards to nutrition. You have carnivores (cichlids), omnivores (majority such as tetras, gouramis, barbs, catfish), and vegetarians (plecostomus and other algae eating fish, mollies, severums) so what you feed your tank will really depend on the types of fish you are housing.  Most tanks have a mix of the various types, and one type of food might not meet all of their needs.  So for example, if you have tetras, mollies, and catfish or algae eaters, you would want flakes or granules for the tetras, along with Tetra Veggie Flakes for the mollies, and a sinking tablet for the catfish or algae eaters.  However, if your tank only houses large cichlids, you could easily just feed a Tetra Cichlid food of the correct size and shape for the types of cichlids  you own, and not another food source.  Many fish do better with supplemental foods added to the diet, however, such as freeze dried bloodworms or shrimp.  Whatever you feed, make sure you feed twice a day, only what they can eat within 30 seconds or less.  If the food is able to drift down far enough in the tank the fish do not get it, you are feeding too much.  Please let me know if you have any other questions.

ASIN	B00027ZVE6
ASIN	B00027ZVE6
Age Range Description	All Life Stages
Allergen Information	Fish may contain
Animal Food Diet Type	Veterinary Diet
Best Sellers Rank	#9,668 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #85 in Aquarium Fish Food
Brand Name	Tetra
Breed Recommendation	Small Breeds
Container Type	Pouch
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (4,149)
Date First Available	June 20, 2004
Department	Unisex-Adult
Dog Breed Size	Small
Flavor	Fish
Global Trade Identification Number	00046798161219
Item Form	Granule
Item Type Name	Tetra TetraMin Tropical Granules 3.52 Ounces, Nutritionally Balanced Fish Food
Item Weight	0.1 kg
Item model number	16121
Manufacturer	Tetra
Manufacturer	Tetra
Manufacturer Part Number	AQ-16121
Model Number	16121
Number of Items	1
Occasion	Birthday
Package Size Name	3.52 Ounce
Pet Type	Fish
Product Benefits	Nutritionally balanced and clear water formula
Product Dimensions	2.38 x 2.38 x 4.63 inches; 3.53 ounces
Recommended Uses For Product	Feeding small, juvenile, or shy tropical fish, Feeding bettas
Special Ingredients	Soybean Meal
Specific Uses For Product	hip
Target Species	Fish
UPC	046798161219
Unit Count	3.52 Ounce

TetraMin Tropical Granules Fish Food for Mid-Feeding Fish, 3.52 oz

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