Fish food is plant or animal material intended for consumption by wild or pet fish, such as goldfish, brim, bass and catfish. Fish food normally contain nutritive substances, trace vitamins and minerals necessary to keep fish alive and in good health. It will also contain a quantity of ash created in the production process. This floating pellet food is optimized to keep your game fish healthy. Fish food can be prepared in many forms. Pelleted forms are often used for large fish and outdoor fish. This floating pellet food is specifically designed for game fish. Commercial fish food is often designed to float, and the fish then feed at the surface. This allows better viewing of the fish ponds and aquaria. This is a 3/16" floating pellet for optimum nutrition for growing fish.