Fish need feeding regularly but what to feed them and how much is important to their health and welfare.
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- Quetim Porta “It’s crucial to me that my fish can go a few days without food because I’m going to be away for three days (well, they won’t eat for a day) and I don’t have anyone who can visit my house to feed my fish. Additionally, I discovered that a long strip of stool indicates that I’m overfeeding my fish, which appears to be the situation right now. I will now give less food and watch for the symptoms of overfeeding as described in the article. “. ” more Rated this article: .
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- Caeiia Top Answerer: It’s advisable to feed your tetras at both times to spread out the food. Question Does it matter if I feed them at night or in the morning? Simply administer a pinch once daily, in the morning and once at night.
- Community Answer: If a beta fish goes four days without food, will it die? Just make sure to return it to a regular feeding schedule.
- Question My betta hasnt eaten pellets or bloodworms. He has been in my home for a week and a half, but I cannot afford to buy brine shrimp. Community Answer Fish can survive for days without food, so you’ll just have to keep trying. Are earthworms that are chopped into small pieces safe for him? Try frozen bloodworms if youve been trying dried ones. In terms of freshness, the frozen ones resemble live bloodworms considerably more.
- Give your fish a day or two without food if they seem bloated due to overfeeding. Feed them pea pieces to help with digestion if they are still bloated. [15] Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0 .
- Purchasing several catfish or bottom-feeders might be a smart idea if you have a large aquarium. They will typically clean the bottom of the aquarium, getting rid of extra food and keeping it neat, if you unintentionally overfeed. Thanks Helpful 1 Not Helpful 0 .
- When feeding fish by hand, hold the food in your palm and allow them to come up to grab it from your hand. If the fish are shy and struggling to eat, give up; your attempt may be stressing them out. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0 .
- To make a simple and quick homemade meal, boil the green peas for about ten minutes. Remove the cover and crush the peas with your fingers. Next, put the crushed peas in a tiny container and fill it halfway with aquarium water.
- A floating ring can help hold floating food together for your fish if it’s having problems eating it.
- If you are feeding premature fish or very little fish, chop vegetables very small.
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FAQ
How often do fish need to be fed?
We recommend feeding fish two or three times a day rather than just once a day. Fish will learn the routine, if you usually feed them around 7am, 12pm and 6pm every day, you’ll find them waiting for you at those times!
How do you know when fish are hungry?
Behavior of Underfed Fish Once you notice fish picking at the substrate or behind plants, this is a sign they’re looking for food. The exception in this case would be scavengers and bottom feeders such as Plecostomus and shrimp. Overly aggressive feeding behavior may also suggest the fish aren’t getting enough food.