The art of aquarium nutrition
The aquarium is not only a beautiful eye-catcher in your own four walls, but also a small, colourful habitat for our fish. Just like us humans, our underwater friends also need a balanced and healthy diet in order to develop splendidly. Today we would like to offer you a comprehensive guide to aquarium nutrition. Here you can find out how to feed your fish optimally and what you should bear in mind when doing so.
From feeding to food selection - everything about aquarium nutrition
But first, let's get one thing straight: A full belly does not make a happy fish. On the contrary, overfeeding can have serious consequences for the health of the fish and also for the aquarium as a whole. Too much food also means too much waste, which contaminates the water and can upset the biological balance in the aquarium.
What does species-appropriate feeding mean?
When choosing food, you should of course make sure that you offer the fish what they would eat in the wild. A disc catfish, for example, is an omnivore that likes to nibble on roots and eat dead material. A diet with plant-based food ingredients would be very suitable for this type of fish.
Choosing the right food
A balanced fish diet consists of a mixture of different types of food. Here is our list of the most important types of aquarium food:
- Flake food: This is the most commonly used form of food. It floats on the surface of the water for a while before slowly sinking.
- Granulated food: This form of food sinks quite quickly and is particularly suitable for fish that like to stay in the middle to lower area of the aquarium.
- Table food: This special form of food is attached to the aquarium glass and is mainly used for plecostomus species.
- Live food: A natural food source that is mainly used for predatory fish.
- Freeze-dried food: This food is practical and has a long shelf life. It contains many nutrients.
- Food tablets: They dissolve with a time delay and thus provide the fish with food over a longer period of time.
Frequently asked questions about aquarium nutrition
How often should I feed my fish?
Once or twice a day is generally sufficient. It is important that the amount is sufficient for the fish to consume the food within a few minutes.
How much food do my fish need?
As a rule of thumb, only feed as much as the fish can eat within five minutes. If there is still food left over afterwards, you have given too much.
Are special types of food necessary?
Some fish species have special dietary requirements or feeding habits for which certain types of food are better suited. Pay attention to the specific needs of your fish.
Conclusion
Proper aquarium nutrition is more than just throwing food into the aquarium. It's about taking into account the needs of each fish and ensuring that the food is suitable for the species, size and nutritional requirements. By feeding a varied and balanced diet, you can ensure that your fish stay healthy and lively and your aquarium stays nice and clean. Because healthy fish are happy fish!
An aquarium is an underwater paradise that we design according to the needs of our fish. These needs also include the right nutrition. Feeding your fish correctly not only supports their health and well-being, but also contributes to the balance in the aquarium. Because in a healthy aquarium, the fish also feel good.
