How to feed small ornamental fish in order to eat well and eat right.
Differences in feeding habits of different species: There are many types of small ornamental fish, such as guppies, Maryfish, traffic light fish, etc., and their feeding habits are different. Carnivorous fish need protein-rich foods, such as fish insects, shrimp; Omnivorous fish can consume both plant-based and animal-based feeds; Algae-eating fish rely on algae, vegetable scraps, etc.
Nutritional needs: Small aquarium fish require a comprehensive nutritional diet, including protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. When choosing a feed, you should make sure that the feed contains these essential nutrients.
Feed selection: Commercially available ornamental fish feed is divided into various types such as pellet feed, freeze-dried feed, and live feed. Choose the appropriate feed according to the eating characteristics and nutritional needs of different types of fish, avoid single feed feeding, and ensure balanced nutrition.
Feeding frequency and amount: Small ornamental fish should be fed 1-2 times a day, and the feeding amount of each feeding is subject to the fish can be eaten within 2-3 minutes. Do not overfeed to avoid contamination of water quality and fish diseases caused by leftover food.
Regular and quantitative feeding: Establishing regular feeding habits can help fish adjust their biological clock and keep their digestive system running well. At the same time, regularly observe the changes in the appetite of the fish and flexibly adjust the feeding amount.
Freshness and hygiene of feed: Whether live or processed, freshness must be ensured to avoid spoilage. Live feeds such as red worms, shrimp, etc. should be cleaned before feeding.
Observe the health status of the fish: Healthy fish have a strong appetite for food, if the fish refuse to eat or lose appetite, it may be a sign of disease, and the water quality and health status of the fish should be checked in time.
Feeding interaction and training: Through manual feeding or using automatic feeders, you can enhance the interaction between you and the fish, and you can also cultivate the habit of eating at a fixed point for the fish, so as to observe the eating dynamics of the fish.
Feeding during pregnancy and breeding: Female ornamental fish have higher nutritional requirements during pregnancy and breeding, and should increase foods rich in protein and fat, such as shrimp eggs, fish and insects.
Special care for sick fish: Sick fish tend to lose their appetite, try to provide easy-to-digest, nutritious feed, such as cooked minced shrimp, fish puree, etc., and keep the water clean to help the fish**.
The feeding of small ornamental fish is an important part of the fish's health, vitality and even the stability of the entire aquarium ecological environment. Only by having an in-depth understanding of the dietary needs of fish, choosing feed scientifically and reasonably, and adhering to regular and appropriate feeding, can these small lives grow happily in the aquarium and bring us endless fun and ornamental value. So, let's become a food expert in the aquarium world, and use scientific methods and full of love to create a wonderful food feast for small ornamental fish! Aquarium fish