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New Life Spectrum Betta Naturox Semi-Float Pellet Fish Food

Item: New Life Spectrum Betta Naturox Semi-Float Pellet Fish Food
Rating: 4.7
Author: Furdio

By New Life Spectrum 15 reviews analyzed Updated Jan 2024 85% confidence

7.9 /10

Quality

8.0

Value

7.5

Design

8.0

Function

8.5

Durability

7.0

Quick Verdict

New Life Spectrum Betta Naturox pellets are well-regarded for their quality and nutritional value, suitable for bettas with minor size adjustments.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Great ingredients (8)
Reviewers appreciate the high-quality ingredients and nutrients.
Semi-floating pellets (5)
The pellets float for a while, making it easier for bettas to eat.
Good size for bettas (5)
Pellets are an appropriate size for bettas, though some mention it’s bigger than previous foods.
Enjoyment by bettas (7)
Bettas generally enjoy the pellets once they get used to them.
Good quality product (5)
Quality of the product is often highlighted in reviews.

Cons

Biofilm issue (1) minor
Some users report a biofilm issue, though it's easily fixable.

Tip: Cleaning the surface before each use.
Inconsistent size (1) minor
Size variability is reported, impacting feeding consistency.
Sinking food (2) major
Some users report the food sinking quickly, causing bettas to struggle to catch it.

Who Is This For?

✓ Best For

• Betta owners looking for high-quality, nutrient-rich food. — The bettas find the pellets good and hard to swallow
• Owners who want a semi-floating food for their bettas. — The semi-floating feature makes feeding easier and more convenient.

✗ Skip If

• Owners with picky bettas. — Some bettas may not easily adapt to the pellet size and nutrients.
• Owners who prefer the same food they already have. — Switching can take some time for bettas to adjust.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan Unknown

Cleaning Methods

✗ Machine wash

✓ Hand wash

✓ Spot clean

Care Tips from Users

💡 Regular cleaning to prevent biofilm

Floor Compatibility

✓ Hardwood

✓ Tile

✓ Carpet

✓ Vinyl

Rating Distribution

4.7

15 reviews

5★

80%

4★

13%

3★

0%

2★

0%

1★

7%

Quality ingredients (5) Good size (4) Biofilm (1) Inconsistent sinking (1)

Common Questions

What is the size of the pellets?

About 1mm each

How does this compare to the old NLS Betta food?

This version tastes better and includes New quality ingredients.

Highlighted Reviews

— milo 2 found helpful

"Took my betta about 3 days to get use to the switch, now he gobbles them up. They're a great size, but they are bigger than my previous food. The first day he'd take them in and spit them out a few times before he'd swallow them but now he doesn't think twice (I even saw him eat 2 at once one time)...."

— onlyme

"These are teenie and sink immediately :( whether in a filtered tank or non filtered Betta tank Wasted on the bottom . Poor Betta swims like mad to catch on sinking pellet The spits it out. Fed the original NLS Betta foodwhich was fantastic , floated andd loved by my Bettas Using up this ..."