TetraMin Baby, 66 ml is a food for fry and young fish up to 1 cm long from the German brand Tetra. It's a very finely sieved mix of highly nutritious and functional ingredients in the form of micro flakes that even the smallest fish can take. According to the manufacturer, it supports healthy, balanced growth in early life, prevents problems caused by poor nutrition, and the BioActive formula supports immunity. It contains prebiotics for better nutrient uptake.
How fry differ from adult fish
Fry grow quickly and have small mouths, so they need very fine, nutritious, high-protein food. Ordinary adult flakes are too large: fry can't swallow them, and uneaten food pollutes the water. A dedicated fry food provides the right particle size and more protein. More on feeding in aquarium fish food: how to feed.
Key specs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| For | fry and young fish up to 1 cm |
| Form | sieved micro flakes |
| Protein / fat | 46% / 11% |
| Fibre / moisture | 2% / 6% |
| Prebiotics | oligofructose 1% |
| Vitamins A / D3 | 17,310 / 1080 IU/kg |
| Volume | 66 ml |
| Brand | Tetra, Germany |
Ingredients
Fish and fish by-products, cereals, yeast, vegetable protein extracts, molluscs and crustaceans, oils and fats, sugars (oligofructose 1%), minerals and algae. Vitamins A and D3, manganese, zinc and iron are added, along with colourings and antioxidants. Fish-based ingredients first provide animal protein for growth, while algae and oligofructose aid digestion.
Pros
- Made for fry. Micro flakes of the right size.
- High protein. 46% for rapid growth.
- Prebiotics. Better food utilisation.
- BioActive. Immune support.
- For many species. Suits the young of most fish.
- A well-known brand. Tetra is a leader in fish food.
Cons
- Not for the first days. Newly hatched fry often need live food such as infusoria or brine shrimp nauplii.
- Easy to overfeed. Leftovers quickly foul the water.
- Contains colourings. Listed in the ingredients.
- A small tub. Won't last long with a large spawn.
How to feed fry
Feed fry often — 3–5 times a day — in very small portions they eat within 1–2 minutes. For the tiniest fry, crush the flakes to powder between your fingers. Remove leftovers from the bottom and change water in the grow-out tank more often than in an adult tank, as fry are especially sensitive to water quality. Water conditioners such as Rikka Aqua Balance help keep parameters stable.
When to switch to adult food
Once the young fish grow beyond 1 cm, gradually move them to adult food such as TetraMin flakes. At first, mix the foods and crush the flakes finer. Goldfish, cichlids and discus have their own specialised foods.
A grow-out tank
Fry are easier to raise in a separate tank without large fish that might eat them. You'll need a gentle filter that won't suck them in, plant cover and a stable temperature. On basic equipment, see aquariums for beginners: what to buy.
Storage
Keep the tub tightly closed somewhere cool and dry. Once opened, it's best used within 2–3 months, as vitamins degrade over time.
Who it suits
Fishkeepers breeding livebearers — guppies, mollies, swordtails, platies — and egg-layers who want to raise healthy young. More foods are in the fish food section.
Verdict
TetraMin Baby is a dedicated micro-flake food for fry and young fish up to 1 cm with 46% protein, prebiotics and the BioActive formula. Handy for raising livebearer and egg-layer young. The downsides are that the very youngest fry often need live food at first, and overfeeding quickly fouls the water.
FAQ
What size fish is it for?
Fry and young fish up to 1 cm.
How many times a day?
3–5 times in small portions.
How much protein?
46%.
Is it suitable for guppy fry?
Yes, it suits livebearer young.
Can it be fed from day one?
Tiny fry often do better on live food at first, then TetraMin Baby.
When should I switch to adult food?
When the young fish grow beyond 1 cm.
What's the tub size?
66 ml.
