FAQ: TATSUMI Goldfish Feed — Frequently Asked Questions
What is TATSUMI Goldfish feed made from?
TATSUMI Goldfish feed is formulated with Black Soldier Fly (BSF) defatted larvae meal as the primary protein source, combined with red dragon fruit peel for natural colour enhancement. Additional ingredients include soybean meal, high quality fish meal, corn gluten meal, wheat flour, soybean oil, and a vitamin and mineral premix. No artificial colouring, no synthetic dye.
What are the guaranteed nutritional values?
Crude Protein: minimum 38.0%, Crude Fat: minimum 9.0%, Crude Fibre: maximum 8.0%, Ash: maximum 10.0%, Moisture: maximum 11.0%. The BSF defatted larvae meal used in the formulation carries up to 58% crude protein in its raw form, making it one of the densest natural protein sources available for ornamental fish feed.
Which goldfish varieties is TATSUMI suitable for?
TATSUMI Goldfish feed is suitable for all fancy goldfish varieties including Ranchu, Oranda, Ryukin, Lionhead, Telescope, Bubble Eye, and Pearlscale. It is also suitable for common goldfish and comet goldfish. The high digestibility of BSF protein makes it particularly well suited for fancy varieties with compressed body shapes that are prone to digestive issues.
How is TATSUMI different from regular commercial goldfish feed?
Most commercial goldfish feeds use conventional fishmeal as the primary protein source and synthetic astaxanthin for colour enhancement. TATSUMI replaces both with natural alternatives — BSF larvae meal for protein and red dragon fruit peel for pigmentation. BSF protein has higher bioavailability than conventional fishmeal for cyprinid species, meaning the fish absorbs more nutrition from every gram it eats and produces less undigested waste in the water column.
Will TATSUMI improve my goldfish’s red colour?
The red dragon fruit peel in TATSUMI provides betacyanin — a natural pigment compound that goldfish absorb and deposit into skin tissue. Goldfish cannot produce their own colour pigments, so everything that determines the depth and vibrancy of red patches comes from the diet. A controlled feeding trial conducted by UCSI University and Universiti Putra Malaysia on koi — which share the same cyprinid pigmentation biology as goldfish — showed statistically significant redness improvement in the group fed the BSF plus dragon fruit peel formulation over 45 days. The commercial feed group showed no significant colour change over the same period. TATSUMI maximises your goldfish’s colour potential — results depend on the fish’s genetic colour ceiling.
How long before I see colour improvement?
Based on the UCSI/UPM research trial, visible deepening of red pigmentation typically begins from around week 4 onward, with the most noticeable improvement between weeks 5 and 8. Consistency matters — results require feeding TATSUMI as the primary feed, not mixing it with other feeds that dilute the pigment pathway.
How often should I feed my goldfish TATSUMI?
Feed two to three times daily, only as much as your goldfish can consume within five minutes. Remove any uneaten feed promptly to maintain water quality. For fancy varieties like Ranchu and Oranda, smaller and more frequent feeds are recommended over one large feeding — this reduces peak digestive load and lowers the risk of buoyancy issues.
Does water temperature affect how I feed TATSUMI?
Yes. Feed three times daily when water temperature is above 25°C. Reduce to twice daily between 15–25°C. Feed once daily or every other day between 10–15°C. Stop feeding entirely below 10°C — goldfish metabolism slows significantly at low temperatures and undigested feed becomes a health risk.
Can TATSUMI help with swim bladder and buoyancy issues in fancy goldfish?
Buoyancy issues in fancy goldfish are frequently linked to incomplete protein digestion causing gas accumulation in the digestive tract. Because BSF protein has high digestibility, it leaves less undigested residue moving through the gut compared to lower-quality protein sources. Switching to TATSUMI addresses one of the common nutritional contributors to buoyancy problems. It is not a treatment for existing swim bladder conditions — those require veterinary assessment — but as a preventative nutritional foundation it is significantly better than conventional fishmeal-based feeds for compressed body varieties.
Is TATSUMI a complete daily feed or a supplement?
Complete daily feed. It provides the full nutritional profile for growth, colour development, and immune support without a separate supplement. Do not mix it with other feeds as the primary daily nutrition — doing so dilutes both the BSF protein advantage and the natural pigmentation pathway from the dragon fruit peel.
Can I feed TATSUMI to both goldfish and koi in the same pond?
Yes. TATSUMI is formulated for cyprinid species and is suitable for both goldfish and koi. The nutritional profile and pellet composition work for both. The same BSF protein base and dragon fruit peel colour formulation applies across the species.
Does TATSUMI affect water quality?
Positively. Because BSF protein has higher digestibility than conventional fishmeal, less undigested protein breaks down in the water column. Lower ammonia load is a direct benefit — particularly relevant for indoor aquarium keepers managing water parameters in smaller volumes. Feed only what your fish can consume in five minutes and remove leftovers to maintain optimal water quality.
Where is TATSUMI produced?
Life Origin is a Malaysian company based in Seri Kembangan, Selangor. The BSF protein — Origin Meal™ — is produced from Life Origin’s own larvae rearing operation, in production since 2019. TATSUMI is formulated and pelleted locally in Malaysia, not imported and relabelled.
Where can I buy TATSUMI Goldfish feed?
Available on Shopee Malaysia and through the Life Origin online shop at lifeorigin.my/shop. For bulk orders or wholesale enquiries, contact info@lifeorigin.my or WhatsApp +60176628252.
