Question 1

Is this food good for an axolotl?

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Just read about the axolotl, neat critter! I feed this to Senegal Bichers and they do very well. I think this would be a good staple along with the other live foods.

Question 2

Can I give these as treats to my Tiger Oscars?? They about 4-4 1/2 inches long. I give them Hikari Bio-Gold and frozen worms but feel they need more.

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Merc,Massivore is a very large pellet...more of a tablet in shape and meant for large carnivores.it is also a sinking pellet and I would not encourage Oscars to bottom feed for fear of ingesting gravel which is very similar to Massivore in size and look.Oscars are not really carnivores in the true sense of the word.The Bio-Gold is an excellent choice.You are correct in wanting to supplement just the high quality pellet and I would choose a "treat" that is high in vitamin C as well as a source of greens like spirulina.Oscars are susceptible to bloat in captivity and it is largely believed the constipation that causes the bloat or blockage is best aided with foods that are in the fruit/veg family because of their moisture content and high vitamin c.I always had success using peas as treat.You might also want to give frozen krill a shot on the protein side.This is an excellent article....you'll find lots of good advice here.http://www.oscarfish.com/article-home/oscars/170-oscar-fish-diet-feeding-an-oscar-fish.html

Question 3

How much of a difference is there between this and the hikari sinking carnivore pellets?

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Hello Suzanne,In terms of content and nutrition not a lot...both are power packed and designed for the big fish to thrive on.But Massivore is huge by fish food standards....Hikari does not list a size but I can tell you it is more the size of dog food kibble than fish food....easily more than 5mm in size you really need to have the boys from rip and tear in your tank to need it.It is designed to absorb water quickly which will soften it as well as make it sink.The quick softening is a nice safeguard for fish who are borderline large enough for it but I still would not feed Massivore unless I had fish I was sure could handle it.

Question 4

I see I can use this food with a variety of fish - would this include spotted green puffer juveniles (about 1-1/2 long)?

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we augment fresh shrimp with this to feed our two foot long redtail cat... I don't believe you want them for such a small fish.. they're great food though

ASIN	B000RFPRJW
ASIN	B000RFPRJW
Age Range Description	All Life Stages
Allergen Information	Almonds Free
Animal Food Diet Type	Raw
Animal Food Ingredient Claim	Wild-Caught
Animal Food Nutrient Content Claim	High Protein
Best Sellers Rank	#18,310 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #174 in Aquarium Fish Food
Brand Name	Hikari
Breed Recommendation	All Breed Sizes, Large Breeds
Container Type	Bag
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (822)
Date First Available	May 30, 2007
Department	Unisex-Adult
Dog Breed Size	Large
Flavor	Fish
Global Trade Identification Number	00042055220361
Item Form	Frozen, Pellet, Stick
Item Type Name	Aquarium Fish
Item Weight	380 g
Item model number	42055220361
Manufacturer	Hikerman 99020262
Manufacturer	Hikerman 99020262
Manufacturer Part Number	42055220361
Model Number	42055220361
Number of Items	1
Occasion	Birthday
Pet Type	Fish
Product Benefits	Balanced nutrition, palatable, maintains natural beauty, softens quickly, retains shape
Product Dimensions	5.5 x 2 x 9 inches; 13.4 ounces
Recommended Uses For Product	Feeding carnivorous fish
Special Ingredients	Krill Meal
Specific Uses For Product	Indoor
Target Species	Fish
UPC	042055220361
Unit Count	13.4 Ounce

Hikari Tropical Massivore Delite Fish Food, 13.4 oz (380g)

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