Tetra

German company Tetra GmbH was founded in 1950 and it is by far the largest in the aquarium business. The wide resources are implemented by substantial benefits in the terms of innovation and cost efficiency.

PRODUCT REVIEWS:

TetraMin Pro Crisps, Tetra Pro Colour

Pro Crisps is considered as a main food for tropical aquarium fish. Its versatile features make it excellent choise for daily use. It does not pulverize very easily, so water quality remains good. It can be crushed easily for baby fish.

INGREDIENTS:
Fish and fish derivatives, Cereals,Vegetable protein extracts, Yeasts, Molluscs and crustaceans, Oils and fats, Algae, Various sugars, Colourants, Preservatives and Antioxidants

NUTRITIONAL VALUES:
Crude protein 46,0%
Crude oils and fats 12,0%
Crude fibre 3,0%
Moisture Content 8,0% (Pro Colour 9%)
Vitamin A 30560 IU/kg (Pro Colour 29810 IU/kg)
Vitamin D3 1915 IU/kg (Pro Colour 1860 IU/kg)
L-carnitine 125 mg/kg (Pro Colour 123mg /kg)
E5 Manganese 69 mg/kg (Pro Colour 67 mg /kg)
E6 Zinc 41 mg/kg (Pro Colour 40 mg /kg)
E1 Iron 27 mg/kg (Pro Colour 26 mg /kg)
E3 Cobalt 0,5 mg/kg

VARIETIES AND PRICE LEVEL:
Sold under many names with only minor differencies.
Sizes: 100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml and 10 litres.

Price is very low varying from 3€ to 60€ depending on the size.

APPETITE:
These foods are very sought after by almost every species.

SINKING SPEED:
Partly sinks immediately, but some crisps float longer (several minutes) thus this food can be used in almost every aquarium.

Tetra Pro Colour in a small 55g/250ml size can.

The diameter of the Tetra Pro Colour Crisps is about 5 mm, however crisps are partly crushed.

Bying a large 10 liter bucket can save a substantial amount of money.

The Package is made with care. Plastic bag is in the bucket.

TetraMin Pro Crisps. All crisps are same sized, but you will find that they are partly crushed. This is not a significant factor.

Halfbeaks (here Nomorhamphus ebrardtii) are carnivorous species but still they readily accept TetraMin Crisps.
Good quality of the food helps aquarists to breed and grow healthy fish.

Spawning condition is easily achieved when barbs (here Dawkinsia tambraparniei) get their vitamins and protein.
Here spawning tubercles and coloration show readiness.

Tetra Betta

Tetra Betta is a specially-developed substantial food for Betta splendens -fight fish and other labyrinth fish. The high content of animal proteins found in shrimps and krill boosts the growth and formation of the impressive fins and intensifies the colourfulness of Betta splendens and labyrinth fish. This type of food is excellent choice for Nothobranchius killies also.
INGREDIENTS:
Fish and fish derivatives,Vegetable protein extracts, crop, Molluscs and crustaceans (Artemia salina 3,3% & Euphausia pasifica 3,3%), Yeasts, Oils and fats, Algae, Sugar, Minerals, Colourants, Preservatives and Antioxidants.

NUTRITIONAL VALUES:
Crude protein: 48 %
Crude fat: 10 %
Crude fibre: 1,5 %
Crude ash: 11 %
Water: 7 %
E5 Manganese 90 mg/kg
E6 Zinc 53 mg/kg
E1 Iron 35 mg/kg
E3 Cobalt 0,6 mg/kg

PACKAGE AND PRICE LEVEL:
100 ml can which costs about 3-4 euros.

APPETITE:
Very good. Nothobranchius species love this especially.

SINKING SPEED:
Sinks slowly and does not disperse.

Tiny can is a suitable option for any nano aquarist,

Freshness is guaranteed by proper sealing.

A group of Nothobranchius Polli Kyembe CD 13-9 enjoy their weekly Tetra Betta meal.

A three months old Nothobranchius Furzeri MZCS 2010/24 male is eating Tetra Betta flakes.

Tetra FreshDelica

Tetra FreshDelica was one of a kind fish food when it came to the market a few years ago. Gel-like food in tiny portions is very favorable alternative for frozen food.

INGREDIENTS:
Four different versions: Brine shrimp, Bloodworm, Daphnia and Krill. All enriched with vitamins, trace elements, proteins and fats.

NUTRITIONAL VALUES:
Crude protein 5,0%
Crude oils and fats 1,0%
Crude fibre 1,0%
Moisture Content 90,0%
E5 Manganese 34mg/kg
E6 Zinc 20 mg/kg
E1 Iron 13 mg/kg
E3 Cobalt 0,2 mg/kg

PACKAGE AND PRICE LEVEL:
All Tetra FreshDelica products are in a 16*3g box and they cost just under 4 euros. A 3g strip is said to be enough for 2-30 fish depending on their size.

APPETITE:
Very good.

SINKING SPEED:
Sinks immediately and does not disperse.

Tetra FreshDelica comes in four different forms.

The package and a double strip.

This is Tetra FreshDelica Brine shrimp gel strip. One teaspoon of delicacy.

This is Krill variation.

Tetra FreshDelica Daphnia

Tetra FreshDelica Bloodworm. This is the most desired variant.

Lunchtime can be messy. Here Nothobranchius hassoni-killies are eating Tetra FreshDelica Daphnia.

TetraWafer Mix

TetraWafer Mix is the ideal substantial food mix for carnivorous and herbivorous ground fish and crayfish. The green wafers with valuable spirulina algae are particularly suitable for herbivora, while the brown wafers are the ideal food for carnivora. As they retain its shape, the wafers correspond with the natural eating habits of the fish and crayfish that live near the ground, because they can extensively nibble the food before consuming it. Thanks to the solid consistency the water will not get cloudy.

INGREDIENTS:
Fish and fish derivatives,Vegetable protein extracts, crop, Molluscs and crustaceans, Yeasts, Oils and fats, Algae (Spirulina Maxima 1,5%), Minerals, Colourants, Preservatives and Antioxidants (Vitamins).

NUTRITIONAL VALUES:
Crude protein: 45 %
Crude fat: 6 %
Crude fibre: 2 %
Crude ash: 11 %
Water: 9 %
Vitamin A 28460 IE/kg
Vitamin D3 1770 IE/kg
E5 Manganese 64mg/kg
E6 Zinc 38 mg/kg
E1 Iron 25 mg/kg
E3 Cobalt 0,5 mg/kg

PACKAGE AND PRICE LEVEL:
TetraWafer Mix is sold in three different sizes: 100ml, 250ml and 1000ml.
Prices vary from 4 to 30 euros.

APPETITE:
Very good. Neocaridina species consume these with substantial appetite

SINKING SPEED:
Sinks immediately and does not disperse. These have very solid structure.

TetraWafer packages contain two different kind of foods: vegetarian and carnivore.
Diameter is about 5 mm.

This is a rush hour caused by TetraWafer Mix in a nano aquarium.

This is promotional Wafer Mix bag, which is enclosed in Tetra AquaArt Nano aquariums.