Formula 1 vs Formula 2

[reefnoob]

Anyone know the difference? Which is better in nutritional value? Which one do fish like better?

 

[reefnoob]

Also what is the difference between green algae vs red algae vs brown algae

 

[BL1]

Formula one is for carnivore and omnivores
Formula two is for herbivore and omnivores

 

[reefnoob]

Thanks! What about the different colors of seaweed?

 

[BL1]

On their website the descriptions for all three are exactly the same ... For some reason tho certain fish will only eat a certain color.

 

[Northstar24]

BL1 already has you covered. I'd just like to add that I feed formula 1 and formula 2 in a 50/50 mix and its worked pretty well for me

 

[reefnoob]

What size pellets would you recommend? I have gobies, clowns, yellow tang.

 

[noy]

i use small pellets only and i have pretty good size (5-6 inches) fish. Gobies will need the small pellets. Not a big fan of forumla1/2 myself - always preferred New Life Specturm pellets supplemented by Hikari Seaweed Supreme.

BL1 is right - no difference in color. I actually buy the seaweed sheets from the asian supermarkets (for sushi) - about $2 a package.

 

[FishyReef]

I personally prefer marine cuisine and emerald entree to formula 1/2. Formula 1/2 uses a gel binder that's been making my skimmer go crazy every time I use it, and it seems to break down into smaller pieces that several of my larger fish simply ignore.

 

[Angelajean]

Personally, my observation has been more in how they eat the various algae as well as the method of delivery.
As far as formula 1, I have not fed that. I have fed Formula 2 and it is my rotation since 1/2 my fish are herbivores, and the others carnivore and omnivore. I also feed some seaweed delight and a variety algae sheets, but there favorite in red algae sheets. They all love cyclopeeze as well.

 

[Angelajean]

I rinse my Formula 2 and seaweed delight.

I personally prefer marine cuisine and emerald entree to formula 1/2. Formula 1/2 uses a gel binder that's been making my skimmer go crazy every time I use it, and it seems to break down into smaller pieces that several of my larger fish simply ignore.

 

[reefnoob]

Does the New Life Spectrum Pellets come in different sizes? On drsfosterandsmith they don't specify the different pellet sizes.

 

[d2mini]

I use Formula 2 for my herbivores and Prime Reef Flakes for my carnivores.
They all eat both.

 

[noy]

Does the New Life Spectrum Pellets come in different sizes? On drsfosterandsmith they don't specify the different pellet sizes.

There is a dizzying range of sizes and varieties.

New Life Spectrum Premium Fish Food for Colour and Vitality

I use marine formula - thats the most popular ones good for small and large fish.
There is an variety of this that contains garlic - I would mix a bit of this in regularly.
I also have the small fish formula. My tangs are too fast and eat everything - I find if i put this in with the regular sized pellets it sinks to the bottom and the little guys have a chance a the food.