Are flakes or pellets better for my fish?

Reviewers in high-trust aquarium communities lean toward pellets for many fish because they tend to hold nutrition better, are cleaner in the tank, and reduce overfeeding versus flakes. Flakes remain popular for top- and mid-feeders and for very small fish, but several community threads note flakes can dirty water faster. Match the food's size and sink rate to your fish's feeding behavior.