{"product_id":"new-life-spectrum-optimum-flakes","title":"Optimum Flakes — Garlic Color-Enhancing Flakes Freshwater and Marine 45 g and 90 g - New Life","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew Life Spectrum Optimum Flakes\u003c\/strong\u003e use the Spectrum Nutrition Formula. They are suitable for smaller, surface-feeding community fish. Pellets provide higher nutrient density and stability in water, but flakes remain a great solution for fish already conditioned to flakes, or as a transition toward New Life Spectrum pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all Spectrum products, Optimum flakes combine high-quality marine proteins — whole Antarctic krill — with aquatic vegetables such as spirulina and chlorella seaweed, in a nutrient-rich preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the label states\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural color-enhancing flakes + garlic\u003c\/strong\u003e — garlic is part of the official ingredient list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater and marine\u003c\/strong\u003e — one jar covers both types of tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositive buoyancy\u003c\/strong\u003e: most flakes will float (manufacturer's own spec)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-purpose flake food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGuaranteed analysis (New Life Spectrum)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude protein (min.): 40%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude fat (min.): 9%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude fiber (max.): 8%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoisture (max.): 10%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin A (min.): 10,000 IU\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin D (min.): 3,500 IU\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin E (min.): 400 IU\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAscorbic acid, vitamin C (min.): 600 IU\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKrill (\u003cem\u003eEuphausia superba\u003c\/em\u003e), squid (\u003cem\u003eDosidicus gigas\u003c\/em\u003e), whole wheat flour, fish (\u003cem\u003eBrevoortia tyrannus\u003c\/em\u003e), \u003cstrong\u003egarlic\u003c\/strong\u003e, fish oil, seaweed (\u003cem\u003eUlva lactuca\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eUndaria pinnatifida\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eEucheuma cottonii\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eEucheuma spinosum\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eChondrus crispus\u003c\/em\u003e), green algae (\u003cem\u003eChlorella pyrenoidosa\u003c\/em\u003e), kelp, ginger, astaxanthin, spirulina, marigold, bentonite clay, sea salt, vitamins and minerals (A, D, E, B12, niacin, folic acid, biotin, thiamine, riboflavin, pyridoxine, calcium pantothenate, vitamin C, choline chloride, ethylenediamine dihydroiodide, cobalt sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate). Preservative: tocopherols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45 g jar (1.6 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e90 g jar (3.2 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer also offers a 600 g bucket, not stocked at ReefSolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRounding out your fish feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/new-life-spectrum-naturox-marine-fish-sinking-pellets-1-1-5-mm-150-g\"\u003eNew Life Spectrum Marine Fish sinking pellets\u003c\/a\u003e — the logical next step for marine fish that feed below the surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/new-life-spectrum-naturox-thera-medium-150-g\"\u003eNew Life Spectrum Thera+A\u003c\/a\u003e — the boosted-garlic formula from the same line, for a fish refusing food or recovering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/new-life-spectrum-algaemax-1-1-5-mm-150-g\"\u003eNew Life Spectrum AlgaeMax\u003c\/a\u003e — herbivore formula for tangs and other algae grazers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/new-life-probiotix-medium-pellet-sinking-2mm-2-5mm-150g\"\u003eNew Life Spectrum Probiotix\u003c\/a\u003e — the probiotic-enriched version, for digestion and water quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre these flakes for marine tanks or freshwater only?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth. The label explicitly states “Freshwater \u0026amp; Marine Flakes” and the manufacturer classifies them as an all-purpose flake food. It is one of the few flake foods covering both tank types with the same formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is there garlic in a fish food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarlic is part of the official ingredient list of the Optimum formula, alongside Antarctic krill and squid. It is advertised in large type on the front of the jar (“Natural Color Enhancing Flakes + Garlic”) rather than being a quiet addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I choose New Life Spectrum flakes or pellets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer is direct about this: pellets provide higher nutrient density and stability in water. Flakes serve smaller fish that feed at the surface, fish already conditioned to flakes, or as a transition step before moving to pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Life Spectrum","offers":[{"title":"45 g","offer_id":38011285962923,"sku":"NL702925","price":9.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90 g","offer_id":47561106325675,"sku":"NL702926","price":17.85,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/7108\/1899\/products\/Optimum_Flakes_45g_1d36c936-383d-40a3-9946-aa8bff4b276b.jpg?v=1611577964","url":"https:\/\/reefsolution.com\/en\/products\/new-life-spectrum-optimum-flakes","provider":"Reef Solution","version":"1.0","type":"link"}