Spirulina in fish food: why the amount matters

What spirulina brings to the recipe.

Spirulina is used in aquafeeds as an ingredient contributing protein and naturally occurring pigments. Its usefulness depends on the species, inclusion and whole diet. FAO’s spirulina review discusses its use in feeds.

A food can contain spirulina alongside many other ingredients. The name on the front does not tell you its percentage unless the manufacturer states one.

Why we state 38% in Super Greens.

AquaMunch Super Greens contains 38% spirulina. That clear figure is part of its identity, alongside moringa, chlorella, kale, kelp, Australian salmon and Atlantic krill.

We explain the actual inclusion rather than asking you to judge the recipe by a green label. Super Greens is an algae-rich mixed formula; the salmon and krill mean it is not an animal-protein-free diet.

Spirulina and moringa are not the same ingredient.

Spirulina is a distinct algal ingredient in the feed trade; moringa is a leaf ingredient. In Super Greens they bring different sources into the same recipe. Chlorella, kelp and kale further broaden the blend.

We do not turn human-food comparisons—such as vitamins per serving of a particular fresh leaf—into promises about a finished fish food. Ingredient form, amount and processing all matter.

Choose for the fish.

A high spirulina percentage does not mean every fish should eat the same food. Consider natural feeding habits, the other ingredients and the format your fish can use.

Explore Super Greens for the product details, or compare algae and leaf ingredients in the library.

Keep exploring

• AquaMunch fish food ingredient library
• How to choose the right AquaMunch formula