Ornamental fish feeding — species-correct food; supplement flakes; avoid overfeeding
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- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Pet fish need regular feeding, but the type and amount of food matter for their health and welfare.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Buy the correct food type for the species: do not feed goldfish tropical-fish flakes, because the two have different nutrient levels.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Supplement flakes with other foods for balanced nutrition and enrichment — for example, goldfish enjoy chopped vegetables such as peas and spinach.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Tropical fish vary in diet; options include fully thawed frozen fish, crumbled boiled egg yolk and lettuce leaf, depending on the species.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Some pleco species need vegetables such as potatoes, or pieces of wood to graze on.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Water fleas (daphnia) and brine shrimp are an excellent frozen supplement for tropical fish; give goldfish only small amounts because of their high protein content.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Middle- and bottom-dwelling fish species need quickly sinking food or compressed food 'tablets'.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Tropical fish need daily feeding and must not be overfed.