Top Commercial Foods for Saltwater Fish
April 29, 2013
When it comes to raising healthy saltwater fish, one of the most important things you can do is offer them a high-quality diet. Many saltwater fish prefer live foods but, if you can condition them to accept commercial foods, your life will be much easier. Keep in mind that saltwater fish require a varied diet in order to thrive, so you should be prepared to stock up on a variety of foods. You can use a single type of high-quality commercial food as a staple diet for your saltwater fish, but you should also supplement it with other kinds of pellets or sinking wafers as well as live and frozen foods. Before you go out and purchase food for your saltwater fish, it would be a good idea to learn the basics so you know what to look for.
Types of Commercial Food
Commercial foods for saltwater fish come in a variety of forms including flakes, pellets, granules and wafers. You can also find commercial foods that are specially formulated for certain species or groups of fish. For example, you are likely to find specialty formulas for marine angelfish or butterflyfish but many standard marine formulas are available as well. Keep in mind that different species of fish have different nutritional needs so you may need to purchase multiple types of food if you have multiple species in your tank. Take the time to research each species to determine what kind of food they prefer so you can get...
read moreTips for Getting Fussy Fish to Eat
April 15, 2013
Maintaining a saltwater aquarium can be quite a challenge at times, especially when one or more of your fish refuses to eat. Without adequate nutrition, your fish will not thrive and they may be more prone to catching disease. If one of your fish is fussy about eating the food you offer, there are a number of possible reasons why. It is not a good idea to simply “wait it out” because this could result in your fish starving to death. Rather, it is best to determine the reason your fish isn’t eating and find a remedy for the problem. To start, take the time to learn some of the common reasons why fish stop eating.
Why Fish Stop Eating
Loss of appetite, also referred to as anorexia, can be a symptom of a number of aquarium fish diseases. Fish suffering from marine ich, mouth fungus or ammonia poisoning often experience a lack of appetite. Systemic infections also frequently cause loss of appetite in fish. When lack of appetite is caused by disease, it can be a very serious and dangerous situation for your fish. If your fish do not receive adequate nutrition, they may continue to weaken and they stand a lesser chance of recovering from the disease. For this reason, it is important that you observe your fish regularly so you can quickly identify symptoms of disease and take immediate steps to diagnose and treat the illness. Keep in mind that even after your fish recovers, it could...
read moreHow to Raise Brine Shrimp
January 06, 2013
Brine shrimp are a type of small aquatic crustacean that are often used as food for aquarium fish. These creatures belong to the genus Artemia which has existed for millions of years, its origins dating back beyond the Triassic period. Brine shrimp reproduce by producing dormant eggs which can be stored for long periods of time and hatched on demand – this makes brine shrimp an easy source of live food for aquarium hobbyists to cultivate at home. In order to raise your own brine shrimp all you need is some brine shrimp eggs and a hatchery. This article will teach you how to construct your own brine shrimp hatchery and will also provide you with all the information you need to raise the brine shrimp at home.
Brine Shrimp as Fish Food
Brine Shrimp as Fish Food
Like all living things, aquarium fish require a varied diet in order to thrive – a diet that meets all of their nutritional needs for protein, carbohydrate, lipids, vitamins and minerals. Brine shrimp are an excellent source of protein for aquarium fish and they are particularly beneficial for newly hatched fry and juvenile fish. When they first hatch, brine shrimp are very small – the perfect size for developing fry. Newly hatched brine shrimp, also called brine shrimp nauplii can be released directly into the breeding tank for fry to feed on. As the brine shrimp grow, they become ideal for adult fish as a healthy source of protein. Mature brine shrimp can be offered to fish...
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