Pet Fish Food & Feeding Archives

Arowana: Ideal Habitat & Diet

Q: I'm new to fish-keeping and recently bought one arowana and some basic necessities from a local fish shop. Basically, I would like to know what type of tank, diet, and habitat are suitable for arowanas? Is a 2ft tank, a filter running on an air pump supply, and a ...

How To Train Your Koi To Remain Calm During Hand Feeding

Q: Currently, I've 7 koi at my backyard. I rear them in a fairly good size pond. I would like to hand feed them occasionally however, they don't seem to respond well to hand feeding. They get very nervous and would not come near my hand even with their favorite ...

Basic Tips For Caring For Your Guppies

I shall always remember the endless hours of pleasure derived from watching the guppies which I kept during my childhood days. The males swishing their beautiful tails of rainbow hues about, and newborn fry emerging from their mothers’ bulging bellies were fascinating sights to behold. These days, fish breeders have turned ...

Understanding Schooling Fish – Part II

In the previous article on understanding schooling fish, we discuss the common behaviors of schooling fish. In this following article we shall discuss on feeding and breeding tropical schooling fish. Schooling fish are mostly omnivorous, and share the same breeding characteristics. Most schooling fish are egg scatterers. This means that, in ...

How To Care For Your Fish While You’re Away

It’s time to pack your bags for that well-deserved vacation again. But instead of relishing delicious thoughts of a wonderful holiday, most pet owners often worry about leaving their pets behind. Dogs and cats can be sent to pet hotels or boarding homes. But fish? Moving fish is a complicated process, ...

Basics on Fish Feeding: Stimuli, Habits, and Instincts

As fish are an extremely diverse group, their feeding habits are naturally just as diverse. Different species are morphologically adapted for different modes of feeding. Some species have specialized anatomical receptors for tasting and smelling their food. Not all fish have teeth, but if present, these are usually adapted for special functions. ...

Feeding Different Types of Fish Food To Different Types of Feeders

If you keep a variety of fish species in your aquarium, observe the shape and placement of their mouths and how they eat. You will find that generally, different species have different feeding patterns – they either feed at the surface, middle or bottom levels of the aquarium. However, many of ...

The 5 Essential Tips For Beginner Fish Hobbyists

Here are the 5 essential questions to ask yourself if you are on the right track to becoming a better fish hobbyist. 1. Did You Choose the Right Tank For Your Fish? This will depend on the species of fish. Having sufficient swimming room is important for fast-swimming species, so a long ...

Which Fish Food Is Right For My Fish

With so many types of fish food made available for our fish, it’s no wonder new hobbyists are baffled with the varieties or lost in confusion. Let’s take a closer look on three common fish food and a feeding accessory. 1. Automatic Feeders Most fishkeepers rely on a neighbor or relative to ...