For today’s review, I am going to review the Fluval Bug Bites – Betta Formula Flakes.
While I believe the company’s Fluval Bug Bites featuring Spirulina is fantastic, one of the reasons why I wanted to use this fish food is that Fluval is creating these high protein foods with vitamins and minerals and are color enhancing but most importantly, its quite inexpensive.
According to Fluval:
Fluval Bug Bites is a complete fish food that features a unique insect-based formulation, enriched with multiple quality proteins and carbohydrates that are ideal for betta fish. Bug Bites Flakes are specifically formulated to address the natural, insect-based feeding habits of fish, with added vitamins, minerals and other trace nutrients important to their health and vitality.
As bettas predominantly feed on insects and larvae in the wild, they will greatly benefit from the rich Black Soldier Fly content (#1 ingredient). This formula is also fortified with krill and shrimp for superior palatability and color enhancement.
Most freshwater fish are omnivores and regularly feed on insects in the wild. However, not all insects are created equally when it comes to a fish’s diet. Bug Bites are formulated with sustainably harvested Black Soldier Fly Larvae (#1 ingredient across all formulas), which are raised on fruits and vegetables for exceptional “super food” nutrition.
Using a unique cultivation process, BSFL are grown under controlled conditions for total sustainability that preserves natural environments. Under controlled conditions, Black Soldier Flies produce larvae, which naturally feed on decaying organic matter.
Unconsumed fruits and vegetables are used as larvae feed. The larvae consume the feed, converting the nutrients into protein and healthy fat. After a 2-week feeding cycle, the larvae are harvested and dried.
The dried larvae are mixed with other high-quality proteins, vitamins, minerals and trace elements to offer a complete and balanced daily diet. In addition to BSFL, Bug Bites offer other excellent protein sources such as Herring & Shrimp Meal, which are also rich in Omega-3 for healthy skin, scales, fins and colors.
Unlike big brand fish foods, Bug Bites are always prepared in small batches for superior control and quality assurance. The proximity of our ingredients (most of which are delivered right before production) also offers maximum freshness, which translates into better palatability.
Black Soldier Fly Larvae is often used to convert waste into animal feed and the Fluval Bug Bites contains up to 40% nutrient rich Black Soldier Fly Larvae.
And the flakes are high in proteins and rich in Omega-3, Omega-6, as well as filled with vitamins such as A, D3, E and Vitamin C.
But overall, what I like about it is that it’s offered for under $4 (for a .63 oz container, which is the normal sized, smaller container compared to other competitors fish flakes), much cheaper than other brands of fish flakes from competitors.
So, for the price and the quality at under $4, for the fact that it uses black soldier fly larvae and comes with vitamins that are positive for your betta, the Fluval Bug Bites – Betta Formula Flakes is recommended!
