JKB I think Cody has performed some product tests on BG or HBG and the results were favorable for Optimal vs. other products. Bruce has also performed some tests with RES and results were similarly promising. It's a food designed specifically for Lepomis to improve longevity and still provide reliable growth. That's the universe of my knowledge regarding the food and tests performed, probably more out there than I'm aware.

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