TetraPro Energy Crisps, 12 g is a crisp food for all kinds of tropical fish. According to the description, it is made with a gentle low-temperature process to preserve nutritional value and vitamin stability; an energy concentrate gives fish extra energy, and the crisp shape minimises water pollution. Ingredients: fish and fish by-products, cereals, vegetable protein extracts, yeasts, oils and fats, molluscs and crustaceans, algae. Analysis: protein 46%, fat 12%, fibre 2%, moisture 9%. Additives: vitamin A 29,880 IU/kg, vitamin D3 1865 IU/kg, L-carnitine 123 mg/kg, manganese 67 mg/kg, zinc 40 mg/kg, iron 26 mg/kg.
What the manufacturer claims
Tetra positions the TetraPro range as a high-quality food with gentle processing. The Energy version focuses on energy: higher fat and L-carnitine, which helps the body use fat as fuel. The food is also easy to feed — crisps are simple to portion.
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Form | crisps |
| For | tropical fish |
| First ingredient | fish and fish by-products |
| Protein | 46% |
| Fat | 12% |
| L-carnitine | 123 mg/kg |
| Process | low-temperature |
| Weight | 12 g |
Pros
- Fish comes first. Unlike many foods that start with cereals.
- High protein and fat. 46% and 12% for active fish.
- L-carnitine. Helps use fat for energy.
- Crisps. Fewer crumbs and less cloudiness than flakes.
- Gentle process. Preserves vitamins.
- Trial size. 12 g is easy to try.
Cons and what to watch
- Small pack. 12 g goes quickly in a big tank.
- Ingredients by category. Shares are not disclosed.
- Colourants and preservatives. Not specified.
- Empty target field. The listing specs do not say who the food is for.
Crisps or flakes
Crisps are denser than flakes: they hold their shape longer in water, crumble less and foul the tank less. They are easy to portion by the piece. For small fish, crush crisps between your fingers. If your fish are used to flakes such as TetraMin, switching to crisps usually goes smoothly.
Who needs Energy
Extra fat and L-carnitine help active fish, fish during spawning and recovery, and young growing fish. Calm, slow-moving species do not need the extra energy: a staple food without a fat focus suits them better. With constant overfeeding of a rich food, fish can put on excess weight.
How to feed
Give as much as the fish eat in 2–3 minutes, 2–3 times a day. Energy works well alternated with a staple food or with other foods in the range: TetraPro Colour for colour and TetraPro Algae with spirulina.
If you need a large size
12 g is a trial pack. For a large aquarium or several tanks a bigger pack is better value; Tetra offers, for example, TetraMin Pro Crisps 10 L for shops and large collections.
Storage
Close the pack right after feeding and keep it in a cool, dry place. Vitamins in opened food break down gradually, so a small pack is handy: the food does not go stale. Do not keep the pack above the tank or touch the food with wet hands — moisture spoils crisps.
Water and overfeeding
Even food that "does not pollute the water" turns into nitrates if the fish do not eat it. Watch for leftovers, change water regularly and test parameters, for example with Tetra 6in1 test strips.
Who it suits
The food suits active tropical fish, juveniles and spawning fish — as a staple or an alternating diet. Feed it less often to slow-moving species. More foods are in fish food.
Verdict
TetraPro Energy is a crisp food for tropical fish with fish as the first ingredient, 46% protein, 12% fat and L-carnitine, made with a gentle process. The downsides are the small pack, ingredients without shares and unspecified colourants and preservatives.
FAQ
Which fish is it for?
Any tropical fish, especially active ones.
How much protein and fat?
Protein 46%, fat 12%.
What is the energy concentrate?
Higher fat and L-carnitine for extra energy.
Does it pollute the water?
Crisps crumble less, but leftovers still need removing.
Can small fish eat it?
Yes, crush the crisps between your fingers.
Can I feed it every day?
Yes, but alternate with a staple food for slow-moving species.
How long will 12 g last?
Several weeks for a small aquarium.
