Omega One Protein Enhanced Goldfish Flakes Fish Food
In a Nutshell
- Good fish response and water clarity.
- Some positive experiences
- The Pros of the food are outweighted by the quality issues like it is found to be powdery or crushed
Quick Verdict
Novelis is good food but with inconsistency amongst batches which are turning out to be very powdery.
Quick Stats
Pet Compatibility
Critical Warnings
Entire cans of food turning into fine powder, unusable for fish.
Prevention: None mentioned.
Pros & Cons
Pros
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Clear Water (3)
Kobayashi maintains that the product takes up nutritional makeup from it's ingredients without messing up the water.
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Fish Enjoyment (5)
Fish seem to enjoy the food, coming to the top to eat it eagerly.
Cons
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Powdery Consistency (3) critical
Some batches turn into a fine powder, making it unusable and difficult to clean.
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Small Flake Size (2) minor
Some users find the flakes too small, especially for larger fish.
Tip: Avoid buying if you have larger fish.
Quality Trend: Declining
Some recent batches have been reported as entirely powdery, leading to customer dissatisfaction.
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Who Is This For?
✓ Best For
- • Goldfish Owners — The fish love this food and it helps keep the water clear.
- • Small Pet Pond Owners — The food is appreciated in the tanks and ponds for small fishes
✗ Skip If
Durability & Care
Factors: Batch quality, Storage conditions
Cleaning Methods
Care Tips from Users
- 💡 Feeding small amounts, twice a day
- 💡 Switching brands fails
Floor Compatibility
Rating Distribution
Common Questions
Do these flakes cloud the water?
No, they do not cloud the water.
Will this food help keep my goldfish water clean?
According to reviews, yes.
Highlighted Reviews
"We’ve had goldfish in small ponds for almost 20 years, and of all the foods ever mentioned, they come right to the top for Omega One. It is real fish, not fish meal, and they are very healthy and happy with these flakes."
"First can was nothing but powder. Contacted Chewy and they graciously sent me a replacement. Second can also powder. It's as fine as cornmeal and makes a horrible mess in the tank. I sifted 2 cans of this, which is about 2 cups of volume into about 1/4 cup of usable food. Not happy at all for the am..."
Bottom Line
Great fish food and fish response to it, but quality issues make it inconsistent.