Feeding Your Fish

If you are new to the world of aquariums then feeding your fish could seem like a very daunting task.  With so many different species of fish it may seem like it is an impossible task to give the proper food to all of the fish in your tank.  It really is not that difficult and if you can follow some guidelines, all of the fish in your type will adjust to the food that you provide them in your main healthy and thrive.  Of course there are exceptions to every rule, so if you have fish with very specialized diets, you have to deal with them separately.

One of the best advances in fish food has been the development of high protein high nutrient flakes and pellets.  These pellets and flakes are dry, and are pretty good for most of the common tropical fish that she would most likely keep.  The biggest factor to keep in mind, is the size and the habits of your particular fish.

Fish flakes are best for the smallest fish, with granules for the midsize fish and of course palettes are great for larger fish. Feeding your fish is not all that complex, as long as a few basic rules or guidelines are followed. For starters, it's a good idea to feed your fish at least once a day, although many fish owners prefer twice daily.

The majority of fish are carnivores, but supplementing this type of fishes' diet with some vegetable matter is perfectly acceptable. Believe it or not, fish do prefer variety with respect to types of food.
 
Fish are consumers of both processed and live food. The former usually comes frozen or in flake form at your local pet store. Many owners prefer flakes because they have an extremely long shelf life and are quite economical.

Fresh food in the form of vegetables and processed meats can also be given sparingly to fish, but the meat should be given raw. Other types of processed foods include granules, tablets and pellets. The wonderful aspect of processed food is that they reduce the risk of disease transfer to your fish, when compared with live food. The drawback is that the processing can strip away some of the food's nutritional punch.

Live food in the form of microorganisms, plants and animals are all perfectly acceptable nutrition for your fish. Algae, live plants, snails and worms are all good examples of this type of food. The only cautionary note is that you must be careful not to introduce disease into your tank with live food. For example, feeder goldfish are tasty delights, but also highly susceptible to disease.

As you can see, feeding your fish is not that complicated. Keep an eye on them and they will be very happy.