How to feed fish
How to feed fish
Aquarium fish require good care,an integral part of which is proper feeding. Ignorance of the peculiarities of their content often leads to the emergence of unpleasant situations. In particular, the use of unsuitable food can even lead to the death of fish.
Instructions
1
Choose a variety of food, do not usealways the same food. It is recommended to alternate dry food with live: a bloodworm, a pipe mill, daphnia, etc. Do not forget that the food should not only be varied, but also very high quality, so it is highly undesirable to save on it. Remember that live food should be washed with cool water before giving fish.
2
Correctly choose the size of the feed. If the pieces are too large, the fish simply can not eat them, and using too small food will lead to starvation. Observe the behavior of fish. If they grab food, but do not swallow, and spit out, then the pieces are too big. Live food, in particular, bloodworms and enchitrea, is recommended to be finely chopped, and the optimal size for dry food is desirable to learn when buying.
3
Determine the appropriate amount of feed. When you notice that the fish are no longer hungry enough to grab food, stop feeding. If there remains a food in the aquarium that the fish have not eaten, remove it from the water with a net and next reduce the portion. So, after spending some time watching, you can determine the optimal amount of food for your fish.
4
Let's feed the fish often and gradually. They should not overeat. If you occasionally feed them huge portions, this will negatively affect their health. It is especially important to feed the fry often, otherwise they may die. The size of the food pieces should be approximately equal to the size of the eye of the fry, otherwise the fish will not be able to swallow the food.
5
Have a hungry day once a week, not at allgiving the fish there. Only note that such a hunger strike will be useful to adult fish, but not to fry. If for one reason or another you can not feed fish for 1-2 days, it's best not to give them food at all, but do not fall asleep immediately into the aquarium.
