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as a plant-based aquarist, I've been on the hunt for a food that's more veggie-rich than fish-based in its ingredients, and comes in a smaller pellet size - think about the size of a US Quarter, roughly 1". I'm currently raising Tilapia, which are naturally vegetarian, and I've got some leftover Purina 300 from their early growth stage... I'm wondering if it'd be a good fit for my Silver Dollars too?

so far, I'm not finding an actual ingredient list, just the claim that it's "100% nutritionally complete for starting fish and early growth phases for both carnivorous and omnivorous species" - the Purina AquaMax Fingerling Starter 300 is a sinking product in a 1/16" extruded pellet.

A varied diet is essential for optimal health.

I'd recommend a mix of Ken's veggie sticks and Spirulina sticks, along with some flakes from Kensfish.com. The small pellets you mentioned could be a good fit for your Silver Dollars, given their size.

In addition to commercial foods, I've found that nori is a great option - they really take to it, especially when it's in hanging strips.

To provide the best possible nutrition, consider a rotating diet that includes a range of high-quality foods, some mid-range options, nori, and live or frozen foods.

I've also come across suggestions for blanched spinach and kale - spinach is something I always have on hand, but kale isn't a regular thing for me.