First, I am not a nutritionists....but have participated in research along with nutritionists and prepared several different research diets for cobia, and to a lesser extent, marine ornamentals.Originally Posted by EuroMom
It is more cost effective than fish meals, but to my knowledge, is void of the essential omega 3's and 6's, hence the addition of fish oil to these types of diets. I learned that the best type of protein to feed something, was a protein that most closely resembled that of it's own. I know it sounds gross, canabilstic and all, but it makes sense, as that is what the body is used to. Obviously, It doesn't work out like this most of the time. Most creatures are not canabilistic, and have a varied diet. There is lots of research inthe aquaculture industry looking at plant based proteins and thier role in helping reduce the use of fish meals, which again are costly and limited (This is a huge issue with aquaculture). Plant based proteins make sense, but there are still things to figure out before entirely replacing fish meals.
For a more exact answer, Dr. Ken Webb at UTMSI would probably love to answer these types of questions and could probably go on and on and on about them. He probably would be upset with me a little that I cannot provide a more definitive answer, but this is about all I have right now. He is UT's resident fish nutrutionist, and a good friend and colleague.
As for this particular diet, I was just curious what was in it. Never dogged it. Perhaps I'll try it, but for now, I am (and my fish) are completely happy with PE Mysis and Spirulina enriched artemia.
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