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NT Labs Catfish Pellet

NT Labs Catfish Pellet is a general-purpose aquarium food positioned for nano community fish setups. With 54.0% 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

56 / 100

Grade

C

Verdict

Acceptable With Trade-Offs

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

Best For

  • Nano community fish

Avoid If

  • Feeding specialist species with narrow macro requirements
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NT Labs Catfish Pellet
56Poor

Acceptable With Trade-Offs

Top Use Cases

  • Nano community fish

Strengths & Watch Outs

Strengths

  • Ingredient signal: +2: first token is named protein
  • Strong protein level for active feeding routines
  • Ingredient quality profile is above average for this category

Watch Outs

  • Protein sits outside target range (54.0% vs 36.0-46.0%)
  • Fat sits outside target range (15.0% vs 6.0-10.0%)
  • Fibre sits outside target range (1.0% vs 2.0-7.0%)

Score Breakdown

Total Score56/100
Nutrition Fit
5/40

How well macros match target diet groups.

Ingredient Quality
36/40

Based on ingredient hierarchy and processing flags.

Suitability
15/20

Format and size alignment with feeding behavior.

Specific Reasons This Can Score LowerMedium community fish
  • Protein sits outside target range (54.0% vs 36.0-46.0%).
  • Fat sits outside target range (15.0% vs 6.0-10.0%).
  • Fibre sits outside target range (1.0% vs 2.0-7.0%).
  • Ingredient signal: Vague ingredients.
  • Ingredient signal: Plant protein concentrates without algae or spirulina support.
  • Fat >12%

Guaranteed Analysis

Protein54.0%
Fat15.0%
Fiber1.0%
Ash10.0%

Protein level is high enough to support active fish and higher-demand feeding phases.

Ingredient Analysis

Protein Sources

Fish Meal

Protein Sources

Corn

Oils & Fats

Fish Oil

Binding Agents

Wheat
Wheat

Additives

Lecithin
Yeast
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Fish Meal, Wheat Flour, Wheat Gluten, Maize Gluten, Fish Oil, Lecithin, Monocalcium Phosphate, Yeast

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which fish setups is NT Labs Catfish Pellet best for?

NT Labs Catfish Pellet performs best in nano community fish contexts and should be matched to the target fish profile.

Is this food suitable for bottom feeders?

In the bottom-feeder context, NT Labs Catfish Pellet scores 54/100 with suitability 75%.

What is the protein content of NT Labs Catfish Pellet?

NT Labs Catfish Pellet lists 54.0% protein in guaranteed analysis. Protein level is high enough to support active fish and higher-demand feeding phases.

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