How to feed fish in the aquarium – how much, how often and with what?
Feeding fish seems simple, but it is one of the main causes of problems in the aquarium.
You will learn the basics of how an aquarium works in the guide on how to set up an aquarium from scratch:
https://spotmeup.pl/blog/zwierzeta-20/jak-załozyc-ozdobne-akwarium-słodkowodne-507
If you notice disturbing symptoms, check why fish die in the aquarium and how to prevent it:
https://spotmeup.pl/blog/zwierzeta-20/dlaczej-ryby-umieraja-769
Overfeeding often leads to problems - see algae in the aquarium - how to get rid of them effectively:
https://spotmeup.pl/blog/zwierzeta-20/glony-w-akwarium-767
Additional information about fish nutrition:
https://www.fao.org/fishery/en
How often to feed?
Optimally:
- 1-2 times a day
- small portions
How much food?
The fish should eat everything in 1-2 minutes.
Types of food
- dry (flakes, granules)
- frozen
- alive
It's worth mixing them.
Overfeeding – the biggest problem
Causes:
- deterioration of water quality
- algae growth
- fish diseases
The impact of water quality on fish is described here:
https://www.britannica.com/animal/fish
Fish and water problems:
https://spotmeup.pl/blog/zwierzeta-20/dlaczej-ryby-umieraja-769
The most common mistakes
- too large portions
- feeding too often
- lack of food variety
