How to Feed Aquarium Fish and Choosing Foods from the Wide Variety Available
Fish, like any other organism, need a supply of calories to sustain their metabolism. Properly feeding your fish helps them to stay healthy and is helpful in maintaining your aquarium. It is important to know the types of foods your fish need and how much food they need, which differs from species to species.
In most cases, fish only need to be fed once a day, and you only need to feed a small amount. Your fish should be able to get enough nutrients from the food they can consume in under two minutes, as long as the food provides for their nutritional needs. Food that stays in your tank longer than that can get caught in your gravel, decorations, or filter and will begin to decay, contributing to poor water quality.
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