Some "PREMIUM" Fish Foods are JUNK! [Here's Why ... and a Lot More!]

A lot of fish foods call themselves "premium." But are they? Some might be, but some are JUNK and might be hurting more than helping our fish. How do you know? What do you look for? What are the best preparation techniques? What are the ingredients you want to see and what are the one you NEVER want to see?

Let's take a deep dive into the world of fish food with an expert in the field, Darius, the Founder and Owner of NorthFin in Canada. Let's debunk some common myths about fish food and get into what makes NorthFin truly premium brand.

Time Stamps!
01:15 NorthFin history and background
06:27 The food/feeding Malawi Bloat relationship
10:25 Mixing fish foods, yes or no?
12:45 Should we soak pellets before feeding?
16:00 The best ingredients and percentages
21:00 The "ash" misconception
24:25 What to do with finicky eaters
27:26 What's the right pellet size
31:50 Thoughts on overfeeding
33:45 Getting the best color
35:30 Why NorthFin?
37:00 Bio-availability in fish food
44:30 Ensuring maximum nutrition
47:20 A family owned business
49:40 Introduction of a new NorthFin Product

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Sicce, a top quality manufacturer of aquarium pumps and filters.
Hygger/AQQA makers of a variety of aquarium products such as lights, pumps and heaters. Visit them here: https://www.hygger-online.com/?ref=cz...
Underwater Galleries, makers of beautiful ceramic aquarium caves.
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