| When you set up your aquarium for the first time, | | | | require their food would frequently because they |
| you tend to make one common mistake, | | | | have a small stomach to stock their grub. When they |
| over-feeding your fish. The extra food jams the filter | | | | are living in open natural environment, they will eat all |
| and some toxins are created when that food remains | | | | the day. So you need to offer them food several |
| in water. | | | | times a day. Otherwise you can provide them live |
| You will find warnings on the fish food packets about | | | | plants to nibble. Similarly, fry and young fish require |
| over-feeding. When the fish is living in natural waters, | | | | special food many times in a day. |
| the food is available to them whenever they want. If | | | | How much should I feed them? |
| the food is in plenty, they may eat many times in a | | | | Remember the rule of 5 minutes. You should offer |
| day. However if the food is in short supply, they | | | | them food in a quantity which they should be able to |
| may not eat for days. For this reason, fish become | | | | consume within 5 minutes. The second rule is simple - |
| opportunistic and they will eat whatever food is | | | | if you're not sure about whether the fish is hungry or |
| available. So if you offer them plenty of food, they | | | | not, do not feed them at all! Otherwise you can |
| will grab it even if they are not hungry. It is always | | | | offer them a small quantity. |
| advisable to feed your fish with caution. | | | | If you feed them more than the required quantity, |
| How many times should you feed your fish? | | | | they may leave the food uneaten and that will |
| Well, the frequency of feeding will vary depending | | | | produce certain toxins which will be harmful. If you |
| upon the type of fish you keep. Generally, it is OK | | | | feel you have offered them more food than |
| for most of the fish varieties to be fed once in a | | | | required, carefully inspect the aquarium and remove |
| day. Some fish owners will feed twice a day. | | | | the uneaten portions with the help of a net. |
| Whether you feed for one time or two times, the | | | | It is also important to understand the type of food |
| important point to remember is the quantity of food. | | | | which you are offering to your fish. You should |
| If you feed more them one time in a day, keep the | | | | consult your pet fish shop owner at the time of |
| quantity small every time. The timing of feeding is | | | | purchasing the aquarium equipment. You should also |
| not important for most of the fish. If you have any | | | | read carefully the instructions printed on the packets |
| nocturnal fish in your aquarium, then feed them in the | | | | of fish food to avoid mistakes. Keep a detailed note |
| night before you turn off the lights. | | | | on food types and feeding quantities so that your |
| You have to make certain exceptions to the rule of | | | | fish is well fed in your absence. |
| 'feeding once in a day'. Herbivores types of fish | | | | |