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Video; AAP All Natural Fish Food
Now the creator (Clay N) has decided to step it up a notch even more with an even newer formula that is 100% natural and better than his original Paradigm formula.
This food is unique, unlike how even most of the other better fish foods that do not correctly limit/optimize proteins along with energy levels and fiber content.
In the end Clay Neighbor's Custom is designed for fish longevity and long term health, NOT fast grow out as fish foods based on many aquaculture studies are based on (as AAP Founder Carl Strohmeyer's long term tests can confirm).
With Clay Neighbor's custom it is all about the Analysis, unlike most other premium fish foods that focus primarily on the ingredients!!!
While there are many other prepared fish foods (or even good DIY recipes) that utilize top quality ingredients (including similar copycat fish foods), this AAP Custom Fish Food by Clay N. is unique in that it seeks to optimize ingredients, such as the before mentioned proteins and especially energy levels instead of the popular "the more, the better of quality ingredients".
As well, correct fiber content is something even other super premium fish food woefully lack.
WHY? The cost of increasing fiber content to optimum levels is cost prohibitive, which is why Clay Neighbor's Premium which is sold at generally the same price as other premium foods is actually a much better value.
In fact Clay Neighbors Custom Fish food has now become the "Gold Standard" when it comes to fiber content and energy levels and the importance of these energy levels explain a lot of the results for long term fish health of Carl Strohmeyer's long term fish food trials among his 1000s of aquarium under his care!!
Reference: Fish Nutrition; IMPORTANCE of Energy Level Optimization
As well, this fish food optimizes the amount of Spirulina used, since there is an optimal amount (reference: Spirulina as a Fish Food)
This is to be sold exclusively as "AAP Premium Custom All Natural" whereby the creator decided the protein make up could be improved. The creator felt the fish were getting more than needed with 99% of the foods available, which made for unnatural bulky fish. It can also cause some health issues with long term feeding as too much protein also can lead to premature renal failure, which unfortunately many of the otherwise very best competing foods tend to ignore this issue and go with "the more the better".
The binders of the food have also been reworked with kelp and peas
VIDEO; Tropheus eating Herbivore Formula
WHY DOES "AAP PREMIUM ALL NATURAL" & PARADIGM USE CERTAIN INGREDIENTS?
Whole Menhaden Fish Meal; which is 92.8% digestible. This is an excellent number for a fish food ingredient.
The whole fish is dried, cooked and ground into meal. 64.2% protein with a complete amino acid profile, 8.9% fat/lipids, 8.3% moisture and 18.6% minerals.
Vitamins Present: B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, H and M. 92% Omega 3 and 8% Omega 6.
Whole Menhaden Fish Meal contains Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, Manganese, Copper, Chromium, Selenium, Molybdenum, Chromium, Vanadium and Cobalt.
More as to why this is superior fish meal: Fish Nutrition; Amino Acids & Whole Menhaden Fish Meal
FRESHLY MILLED Green Pea Flour: Our unique fresh milled pea flour a great source of fiber and is also used to lower protein.
This ingredient contains 26.6% protein without a complete amino acid profile, 2.4% fat/lipids and 28.2% starch, 27.7% fiber, 6.9% sugar, 3% minerals and 5% moisture.
Pea flour is a superior source of vegetable matter for fish, with one of the most complete vegetable nutritional make-ups of any vegetable sources, including kelp.
Reference: Fish Nutrition; Pea Flour
Corn Bran: An excellent albeit expensive source of soluble fiber. Corn bran has a minimal effect on flavor, texture or processing characteristics. Fiber also supports healthy digestive functions. Corn Bran Proteins also provide structural support for the body and boost immunity.
More about fiber: Aquarium Fish Nutrition; Fiber
Human Grade Spirulina Powder: Spirulina is blue green algae (Cyanobacterium). It is a simple, onecelled form of algae that thrives in warm, alkaline freshwater bodies.
Spirulina is 57.1 percent complete protein, with all essential amino acids in perfect balance. Spirulina also provides high concentrations of many other nutrients amino acids, chelated minerals, pigmentations, rhamnose sugars (complex natural plant sugars), trace elements, enzymes that are in an easily assimilable form. 57.1% protein with a complete amino acid profile, 7.1% fat/lipids, 25% carbohydrates, 8% minerals and 2.8% moisture.
Vitamins Present: A, B1, B2, B3, B5, C. 40% Omega 3 and 60% Omega 6. Spirulina contains Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, Manganese, Copper, Selenium, Iodine and Silicone.
The fish's immune system sees spirulina as a bacteria so it boosts the fish's immune system.
Natural Astaxanthin Powder: Excellent ingredient to improve fish''s color in the red/orange spectrum, promote growth and stimulate spawning .
This ingredient is 24% protein without a complete amino acid profile, 14% fat/lipids, 14% minerals, 38% carbohydrates, 8.5% moisture and 1.5% Astaxanthin. . 8% Omega 3 and 92% Omega 6.
Crude Menhaden Fish Oil: Is pressed from Menhaden. 100% fat/lipids. 92% Omega 3 and 8% Omega 6.
Paprika; Paprika has antiinflammatory properties and gives a boost to the immune system.
This ingredient is 15% protein without a complete amino acid profile, 13% fat/lipids and 8.4% starch, 37.5% fiber, 10% sugar, 7% minerals and 9.1% moisture. It is a very good source of Iron. Vitamins Present: A, C, E, K,and B6. 11% Omega 3 and 89% Omega 6.
Paprika contains Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, Manganese and Selenium.
Note: Usually drying reduces Vitamin C to almost nothing however drying Paprika actually increases the Vitamin C.
Cayenne Pepper: Cayenne Pepper has antibacterial properties and aids in digestion. This ingredient is 12% protein without a complete amino acid profile, 17% fat/lipids and 19.4% starch, 27.4% fiber, 10.2% sugar, 6% minerals and 8% moisture. Vitamins Present: A, C, E, K, B1, B6, B2, B3, M and Choline. 11% Omega 3 and 89% Omega 6. Cayenne Pepper contains Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, Manganese and Selenium.
We now provide the option of a convenient canister/jar for those who prefer the convenience of a jar/canister over the re-sealable bag.
If you prefer the canister/jars, our suggestion both to save money and for freshness is to use these containers for convenience then later refill with the bags which are easier to keep air & moisture free.
Please note that by nature a "crumble" will have more fine particles or "dust". We compensate for this in weight (in other words a 2 oz bag has more than 2 oz.).
As well this "dust" is excellent fry food as it 100% as nutritious as the larger crumbles
UPDATE:
Currently due to the pandemic, a key ingredient for Clay Neighbors Fish Foods has not been available so we have been in short supply.
HOWEVER as of March 2021, we have finally been able to get this unique ingredient and product is back in production and as of March 24 have recieved a shipment from Clay Neighbors.
We also suggest our other premium fish food diets including:
*AAP Spirulina 20 Flake
*AAP Super-Premium Kahoja Red Parrot Cichlid Food
*AAP/Hikari Fish Foods (including Cichlid Gold)
AAP PREMIUM ALL NATURAL CARNIVORE;
8 oz. Bag - $15.99
4 oz. Bag - $9.49
2 oz. Bag - $4.99
8 oz. Canister/Jar - $17.49
4 oz. Canister/Jar - $10.49
2 oz. Canister/Jar - $5.99
Ingredients: Whole Menhaden Fish Meal, Corn Bran, Kelp, Green Pea Flour, Human Grade Spirulina Powder, Astaxanthin, Menhaden Fish Oil, Paprika, and Cayenne Pepper.
Vitamins: A, E, K, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, C, M, H, D3, B12
Nutritional Analysis: 40% Protein, 6.6% Fat, 14.2% Starch, 21.1% Fiber, 1% Sugar, 12.4% Minerals/Ash, and 4.7% Moisture.
Recommended Usage:: A Carnivore is a fish that eats other living creatures including fish, invertebrates, insects, insect larvae, etc.
Examples: East African Haplochromines Cichlids, Cyprichromis & Julidiochromis Cichlids from Lake Tanganyika, Jaguar Cichlids, Oscars, Acaras, and many other similar fish in their natural dietary habitats.
Crumbled to correct size, the Carnivore is excellent for Bettas. As well the tendency to at first float then sink often attracts Bettas to this ultra premium fish food if placed near the Betta!
AAP PREMIUM ALL NATURAL OMNIVORE
8 oz. Bag - $15.99
4 oz. Bag - $9.49
2 oz. Bag - $4.99
8 oz. Canister/Jar - $17.49
4 oz. Canister/Jar - $10.49
2 oz. Canister/Jar - $5.99
Ingredients (Premium) with improved protein numbers:Whole Menhaden Fish Meal, Kelp, Corn Bran, Green Pea Flour, Human Grade Spirulina Powder, Astaxanthin, Paprika, and Cayenne Pepper.
Vitamins: A, E, K, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, C, M, H, D3, B12
Nutritional Analysis: 38.3% Protein, 18.1% Starch, 19.1% Fiber, 13.3% Minerals/Ash, 5.7% Fat, 0.8% Sugar, and 4.7% Moisture.
Recommended Usage: An Omnivore is a fish that eats other living creatures including fish, invertebrates, insects, insect larvae and also plant matter. They are opportunistic scavengers eating anything they can catch and scraps provided by larger predators.
Example: Many Lake Victorian Cichlid species.
Also Angelfish, South American Cichlids such as the Apistogramma & Geophagus, as well as Oscars (yes Oscars are actually opportunistic Omnivores, not true Carnivores)
Central American Cichlids such as the Midas Cichlid and Jack Dempsey.
Excellent for general community aquariums (including tetra, livebearers, danios, etc. ) Adult Fresh Water Shrimp and certain Plecostumus.
Omnivore has performed well in feedings of many marine fish too, including dwarf angels, damsels, clown fish, & foxface
AAP PREMIUM ALL NATURAL HERBIVORE
8 oz. Bag - $15.99
4 oz. Bag - $9.49
2 oz. Bag - $4.99
8 oz. Canister/Jar - $17.49
4 oz. Canister/Jar - $10.49
2 oz. Canister/Jar - $5.99
Ingredients (Premium) with improved protein numbers:Whole Menhaden Fish Meal, Green Pea Flour, Kelp, Corn Bran, Human Grade Spirulina Powder, Menhaden Fish Oil, Astaxanthin, Paprika, and Cayenne Pepper.
Vitamins: A, E, K, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, C, M, H, D3, B12
Nutritional Analysis: 32.9% Protein, 22.7% Starch, 21.7% Fiber, 10.5% Minerals/Ash, 5.5% Fat, 2% Sugar, and 4.7% Moisture..
Recommended Usage: An Herbivore is a fish that primarily eats plant matter. This food is specially formatted for algae grazers like Tropheus Cichlids from Lake Tanganyika, Mbuna, and those fish with longer digestive tracts. The extra fiber helps prevent any type of blockage.
Great for most common/ornamental aquarium Goldfish, Plecostumus and Corydoras.
In fact, for Goldfish, the tendency to float then sink, does not allow for goldfish to readily ingest air which is often detrimental for goldfish (in particular "fancy" goldfish, making this ultra premium fish food a first rate choice for goldfish and their slow digestive systems.
Also excellent for young Shrimp which normally feed on plant material. In fact potentially better than most shrimp diets such as "Shrimp Crack" (which does not list ingredients, why?) due to how AAP Custom Herbivore is dehydrated with no need for additives.
Herbivore, since it is a floating/sinking food, is an excellent choice for bottom feeders as an option for "Graze" or other sinking pellets/wafers such as by Hikari.
AAP GROW 2 oz. Double Bag - $5.59
Ingredients: Whole Menhaden Fish Meal, Green Pea Flour, Kelp, Corn Bran, Human Grade Spirulina, Astaxanthin, Paprika, and Cayenne Pepper.
Vitamins: A, E, K, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, C, M, H, D3, B12
Nutritional Analysis: 39.8% Protein, 14.6% Starch, 20.9% Fiber, 10.5% Minerals/Ash, 12.5% Fat, 1% Sugar, and 4.7% Moisture..
Protein Digestibility 82%
Recommended Usage: Grow is a fry food recommended for use up to first 8 weeks of life.
PLEASE NOTE; that any of the above formulas can also be used for growing out fry, depending upon the fish kept, we simply suggest powdering the crumbles in your fingers or using the dust that remains after feeding older/larger fish for the young fry.
ATTENTION RETAILERS
OR LARGE SCALE USERS:
Clay Neighbor's Premium AAP Custom is also available for you at wholesale pricing.
We would need proof of business (such as a business license or resale permit).
Pricing is 40% off retail for labeled "bagged" packages, 35% for canisters, or one pound (2.2 kg) for $21.99 in an unlabeled bag (this is not available in the shopping cart, we must invoice retail customers).
If no proof is available and you still need the food for large scale operations (not resale), such as breeders, we still offer the food for $25.99 per pound which is very competitive with other premium foods despite the fact our ingredients are more expensive & our profit margin is quite small.
Bulk is sold in our second
"Bulk" shopping cart
For Retailers, this is NOT done through our online checkout, please email us with business information and we will provide an electronic invoice including shipping.
info@americanaquariumproducts.com
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Fish Nutrition Information
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Based on research & professional experience dating back to 1978!!
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FEEDING TIPS
AAP Custom/Paradigm Fish Foods are not your typical fish food, so often different ways of administering this product are required over other dried fish foods.
(1) For larger fish; simply feeding direct of grinding between fingers is all that is necessary.
(2) For medium fish, lightly hitting with a a hammer (preferably in a plastic bag) works well.
(3) For smaller fish; again the use of a hammer or rolling pin works well (again in a plastic bag)
AAP Custom Fish Food user Devon Trigg's suggestion:
"Clay Neighbor's AAP Custom takes pride in being able to provide a food they allow the aquatic keep to choose how the food is needed for different fish kept.
For me, I take some of the large chunks and put them in a bag, use these as sinking food for my bottom dwellers. Then I have a bag where I have taken a hammer and broke the food up as fine as I can. I use this for my top dweller by sprinkling it over the top. I also take a pitch and hold it under water and release it for the middle feeders.
It's also an idea to soak the fine food and then pour it into the tank. This will allows the food to sink."
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