Fluval Bug Bites Bottom Feeder Granules

Fluval Bug Bites Bottom Feeder Granules is a general-purpose aquarium food positioned for large community fish setups. With 32.0% protein, it is designed for balanced daily feeding. It may be less suitable when you are targeting strict carnivores, fry growth, or specialist feeding goals.

Data-backed scoreIngredient transparencySpecies-matched analysis

Overall Score

61 / 100

Grade

C

Verdict

Acceptable With Trade-Offs

Based on macro alignment, ingredient hierarchy and species suitability modelling.

Best For

  • Large community fish
  • Bottom feeders
  • Medium community fish

Avoid If

  • Raising fry or fast-growth juveniles
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Fluval Bug Bites Bottom Feeder Granules
61Poor

Acceptable With Trade-Offs

Top Use Cases

  • Large community fish
  • Bottom feeders
  • Medium community fish

Strengths & Watch Outs

Strengths

  • Fibre is within target range for this context
  • Ingredient signal: +1: named protein in 2nd/3rd position
  • Ingredient quality profile is above average for this category

Watch Outs

  • Protein sits outside target range (32.0% vs 36.0-46.0%)
  • Fat sits outside target range (12.0% vs 6.0-10.0%)
  • Ingredient signal: Wheat/corn/soy in top 3

Score Breakdown

Total Score61/100
Nutrition Fit
8/40

How well macros match target diet groups.

Ingredient Quality
33/40

Based on ingredient hierarchy and processing flags.

Suitability
20/20

Format and size alignment with feeding behavior.

Specific Reasons This Can Score LowerMedium community fish
  • Protein sits outside target range (32.0% vs 36.0-46.0%).
  • Fat sits outside target range (12.0% vs 6.0-10.0%).
  • Ingredient signal: Wheat/corn/soy in top 3.
  • Ingredient signal: Filler in top 3.
  • Ingredient signal: Vague ingredients.

Guaranteed Analysis

Protein32.0%
Fat12.0%
Fiber6.0%
Ash9.0%

Protein level is relatively low and is better treated as light maintenance rather than growth-focused feeding.

Ingredient Analysis

Protein Sources

Protein Sources

Binding Agents

Additives

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View full ingredient list

Black soldier fly larvae, salmon, wheat, peas, potato, dicalcium phosphate, alfalfa nutrient concentrate, calcium carbonate, calendula, rosemary

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fluval Bug Bites Bottom Feeder Granules good for Three Spot Gourami?

Fluval Bug Bites Bottom Feeder Granules currently scores 77/100 for Three Spot Gourami, based on AquaIndex species-context scoring.

Is this food suitable for bottom feeders?

In the bottom-feeder context, Fluval Bug Bites Bottom Feeder Granules scores 70/100 with suitability 100%.

What is the protein content of Fluval Bug Bites Bottom Feeder Granules?

Fluval Bug Bites Bottom Feeder Granules lists 32.0% protein in guaranteed analysis. Protein level is relatively low and is better treated as light maintenance rather than growth-focused feeding.

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