Aquariums - Treats For My Fish

Introduction

Are your fish getting tired of the same old fish flakes? Well here are some suggestions to spice up their life and yours, with some really tasty treats that they will absolutely love.

General

In the wild, your fish have a variety of foods they can select to eat, while in your aquarium they are subject to what you feed them. If you were to eat the same food every day, wouldn't you get bored,pet cat, well your fish are the same way.

You need to spice up their life by providing them some different food types. Do this by giving them a snack every now and then.

Here are some yummy snacks you can feed your fish.

Blood Worms

This is one of the most popular treats to feed all different types of fresh water fish. I feed my fish frozen and freeze-dried blood worms. My Gourami love the freeze-dried that float on the surface of the water, while the Tiger Barb love to tackle the cube of frozen blood worms.

Brine Shrimp

This one is also popular among Aquarist. I give my tropical fish freeze-dried shrimp. You can obtain them live, but I prefer them freeze-dried which allows them to float on the surface of the water for easy access by my fish.

If you are adventurous you can also get them when they are just eggs. People with large tanks prefer to raise their own shrimp.

These young shrimp are also wonderful treats for your young fry.

Cyclops

These are crustaceans that are fresh water and related to lobsters and crabs. As the name implies, they have one eye and are loved by large fry and small fish. Small fry should not be fed these since the Cyclops may attack them.

Water Fleas

These are also special treats for your fish. You will find these mainly frozen or freeze-dried. You may be able to even find these live which would really be exciting treat for your fish.

White Mosquito

These larvae will eventually turn into gnats. They can be found in many ponds and you can even get them live or in frozen form at many pet stores.

Conclusion

Your fish like to think they are back home in their own environment. That is why it is important to keep them thinking that way by providing them with little treats that they would find in their native home environment.

I provide mine with frozen and freeze-dried blood worms and brine shrimp. Keeps them smiling and happy.