Feeding Recommendations – Tropical Community Fish

What to feed: Flakes, Granules, Sinking Pellets, Bloodworms, Brine Shrimp, Frozen Formulas

When to feed: Once per day (first two weeks) – twice per day, a few times a week for live bearing fish

When to increase: If you are going away for the weekend, increase fattier foods such as bloodworms for a few days before leaving.

Special Considerations: Larger fish or very active fish need to eat more and more frequently.

 

Feeding Recommendations – Aggressive Fish

What to feed: Pellets, Bloodworms, Frozen Formulas

When to feed: Once per day (first week) – twice per day (when adjusted)

When to increase: After fish have become adjusted to the new environment (up to one month after purchase) and eat all food given in 1-2 minutes. Increase pellet size with the fish size as they grow.

Special Considerations: Depending on the level off aggressiveness, some fish may hog all of the food. Pay attention to ensure each fish is eating, meaning target feeding or feeding multiple types of food at once.

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Feeding Recommendations – Freshwater Invertebrates

What to feed: Sinking Pellets, Sinking Wafers, Algae Wafers

When to feed: 2-3 times per week as supplement

When to increase: Only increase feedings if there are more inverts than the tank “leftovers” can maintain. Larger crabs will need to be fed more frequently than smaller inverts.

Special Considerations: A slice of blanched zucchini is a great treat for freshwater snails and can help strengthen their shells.

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Feeding Recommendations – Goldfish/Koi

What to feed: Flakes, Granules, Pellets

When to feed: Daily

When to increase: Never

Special Considerations: Goldfish are the “dirtiest” fish to keep. Be sure not to feed them more than they can eat within 1-2 minutes to avoid polluting the water further. Keeping up with partial water changes is very important for goldfish.

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Feeding Recommendations – Betta Fish

What to feed: Pellets, Brine Shrimp, Bloodworms

When to feed: Daily, however you can skip feedings for a few days if you aren't able to feed

When to increase: Increase treats such a frozen thawed bloodworms before going away for a few days. Bettas can go up to a week without food. Feeding more often than once a day can pollute the water and cause problems, so make sure they eat all food that is offered, if they dont, then feed them less. 

Special Considerations: You never want to see leftover food on the bottom of the tank.