New Life Spectrum Optimum Flakes 45g 

New Life Spectrum Optimum Flakes are a premium all-purpose flake food for smaller fish and community species that prefer feeding at or near the water surface.

Made with high-quality marine ingredients including Antarctic krill, squid and fish, along with spirulina, chlorella and seaweed, Optimum Flakes provide a convenient everyday diet for a wide variety of freshwater and marine aquarium fish.

Most of the flakes float, making them particularly useful for smaller surface-feeding fish or aquariums where fish are already accustomed to flake food.

Key Features & Benefits

• Premium all-purpose flake food for freshwater and marine fish
• Ideal for smaller community fish and surface feeders
• Made with Antarctic krill, squid and fish
• Contains spirulina, chlorella, kelp and several seaweeds
• Most flakes float for easy surface feeding
• 40% minimum crude protein
• Suitable for fish already accustomed to flake foods
• Can also help transition fish from flakes onto New Life Spectrum pellets
• Convenient 45g jar

Who Is New Life Spectrum Optimum Flakes Best For?

Optimum Flakes are designed for smaller aquarium fish that readily feed from the surface.

They can be a good choice for many community aquarium species including:

• Tetras
• Rasboras
• Guppies and other livebearers
• Danios
• Rainbowfish
• Gouramis
• Small cichlids
• Other appropriately sized freshwater and marine fish

Always choose food according to the natural dietary requirements and mouth size of the species you keep.

Why Choose a Floating Flake Food?

Flake foods are particularly useful for fish that feed naturally around the surface and upper levels of the aquarium.

Because most Optimum Flakes remain at the surface initially, you can easily watch your fish feeding and adjust how much food you offer.

Flakes can also be crushed between your fingers to create smaller pieces for juvenile or small-mouthed fish.

Premium Marine Ingredients

New Life Spectrum uses several marine protein sources in the Optimum formula, including Antarctic krill, squid and fish.

The recipe also contains spirulina, chlorella, kelp and several seaweeds, providing a mix of marine and plant-based ingredients in one everyday food.

This makes Optimum Flakes a practical option for mixed community aquariums where several compatible species may be feeding together.

Natural Colour Support

The formula contains ingredients such as krill, spirulina, astaxanthin and marigold that naturally contain pigments associated with fish colouration.

Good nutrition can help healthy fish display their natural colours at their best, but final colour is also influenced by genetics, maturity, water quality, stress and aquarium conditions.

Feeding Guide

Feed small portions that your fish can consume quickly.

A good approach is to:

• Feed once or twice daily as appropriate for your fish
• Offer only a small amount at each feeding
• Watch your fish while they eat
• Avoid allowing excess flakes to sink and accumulate

New Life Spectrum recommends feeding only an amount your fish can consume within approximately one minute.

Overfeeding can increase waste and place unnecessary pressure on aquarium filtration and water quality.

Ingredients

New Life Spectrum lists the following ingredients for Optimum Flakes:

• Krill (Euphausia superba)
• Squid (Dosidicus gigas)
• Whole wheat flour
• Fish (Brevoortia tyrannus)
• Garlic
• Fish oil
• Seaweed
• Chlorella green algae
• Kelp
• Ginger
• Astaxanthin
• Spirulina
• Marigold
• Bentonite clay
• Sea salt
• Added vitamins and minerals
• Tocopherols as a preservative

Guaranteed Analysis

• Crude Protein: Minimum 40%
• Crude Fat: Minimum 9%
• Crude Fibre: Maximum 8%
• Moisture: Maximum 10%
• Vitamin A: Minimum 10,000 IU/kg
• Vitamin D: Minimum 3,500 IU/kg
• Vitamin E: Minimum 400 IU/kg
• Vitamin C: Minimum 600 IU/kg

Specifications

• Brand: New Life Spectrum
• Product: Optimum Flakes
• Food Type: All-purpose aquarium flake food
• Buoyancy: Positive – most flakes float
• Suitable For: Smaller freshwater and marine aquarium fish
• Pack Size: 45g
• SKU: NL-102365
• Barcode: 0817987029258

Flakes or Pellets?

New Life Spectrum notes that pellets generally provide greater nutrient density and remain more stable in water, but flakes are still an excellent option for fish that prefer surface feeding or are already accustomed to flake food.

Optimum Flakes can also be useful when gradually transitioning fish onto New Life Spectrum pellets.

Is New Life Spectrum Optimum Flakes Right for Your Fish?

Choose Optimum Flakes if you're looking for a premium floating flake food for smaller community fish, particularly fish that naturally feed near the surface.

The combination of marine protein, spirulina, chlorella and seaweed also makes it a versatile everyday food for mixed community aquariums.

Browse more aquarium fish food or explore our New Life Spectrum range.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do New Life Spectrum Optimum Flakes float?

Yes. New Life Spectrum lists Optimum Flakes as having positive buoyancy, meaning most flakes initially float at the water surface.

What fish are Optimum Flakes suitable for?

They are designed primarily for smaller, surface-feeding community fish and can be used with a wide variety of compatible freshwater and marine aquarium species.

How much protein is in New Life Spectrum Optimum Flakes?

Optimum Flakes contain a minimum of 40% crude protein.

Does New Life Spectrum Optimum contain krill?

Yes. Antarctic krill is the first listed ingredient, along with squid, fish, spirulina, chlorella and seaweed.

Are Optimum Flakes suitable for freshwater fish?

Yes. They are suitable for many freshwater community fish as well as appropriate marine aquarium species.

How often should I feed Optimum Flakes?

Feed small portions once or twice daily as appropriate for your fish. Offer only as much as they can consume quickly, ideally within around one minute.

Can I crush the flakes for smaller fish?

Yes. Flakes can easily be crushed into smaller pieces to suit smaller mouths and juvenile fish.

Can Optimum Flakes be used to transition fish onto pellets?

Yes. New Life Spectrum specifically identifies Optimum Flakes as useful for fish accustomed to flakes and as a transition toward pellet foods.