The most important variable when choosing a commercial dry food is the protein level. The higher the protein level in any food the healthier the fish. But this effect is NOT because eating high protein food is good for a fish.
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3.5. Breaking Up Fish Food in the Aquarium
It is important that food be distributed widely in the water flow of the tropical fish aquarium and not just put in as a large clump. This is especially true with cichlids. If food is put in as a clump one dominant fish can monopolize the clump and not allow others a lot of access […]
3.4. Gel Fish Food
Many hobbyists like to make their own food. So here is one recipe for making gel fish food. Note that there are many ways to vary this and none are the “right” way.
3.3. Amount of Fish Food
The amount of Fish Food to add used to be very important in the hobby. Nowadays, this isn’t mentioned anymore. Beginners usually over-feed their fish!
3.2. Fish Diet Specializations
Fish Diet Specializations are based on optimal growth of ONLY juveniles. Adults of ALL fish species do fine without these four points being fulfilled.
4.3. Free Floating Bacteria in Aquariums
Free Floating Bacteria in Aquariums – One very overlooked aspect of water chemistry is the number of bacteria found in the water of the aquarium. The bacterial water count is probably the most important part of keeping a fish healthy in an aquarium.
4.1. Importance of Water in the Aquarium
Importance of Water in the Aquarium – Probably the biggest myth out there is that tropical fish need close attention to temperature, pH, GH and KH.
1.1.13. Aquarium Fish Selection
Aquarium Fish Selection: As for the selection of fish for a beginner, some fish are quite accepting of the mistakes we all make as beginners to the hobby.
1.1.12.1. Guideline Example
A Guideline Example scoring for a beginner aquarium.
1.1.12. How to Make Fish Thrive
How to Make Fish Thrive: “Have fun – Watch your fish behavior so you can tell if something is off – Don’t stress and overthink anything. Great advice!
