Fish Food

FEEDING YOUR FISH

Now we have got our pond stocked with our choice of fish it is time to make sure we feed them properly to keep them happy and healthy.

There are a variety of different makes of fish food available and they come in flakes, pellets, tablets and granules and you can even get live fish food of river shrimp and blood worm. All these foods will provide your fish with vitamins and nutrients to keep them in good health. There is not a better food than all the others that I would recommend as this decision is more down to personal choice and testing of which food your own fish seem to like best. So pick one and try it and if your fish like it then you can stick with it, if not then try another until you find one that you and your fish are happy with.

If you have a pond with plenty of plant life and your pond is becoming established then there will be natural food that your fish will consume, but don’t rely on this alone. When you feed your fish add a small amount first to see how quickly the fish consume it, if it goes quick add a little more, but don’t add to much the right amount should be gone within about 10 minutes. So if there is any food left floating after ten minutes then remove it with a net, otherwise it will sink and if not eaten can pollute the water as it rots.

You can feed your fish twice a day sometimes three if needed, the fish will not need as much food during the winter months and once a day is normally enough. There are winter and summer foods which contain different levels of vitamins for the fishes needs during different seasons. So be sure to look at what you are buying.

Pond Anti-Bacteria Fish Food – Medium – 14 oz. This floating pellet aids in control of internal bacterial infections (such as bacterial enteritis, septicemia, kidney disease, wasting), and aids with many external infections, open sores, ulcers, columnaris and fin rot.

Pond Pellets – Floating – Small – 4.2 lb. New and improved O.S.I. pond foods are now in white jars that prevent nutrient depletion when exposed to sunlight. Though it’s what is in the jars that really make the difference This innovative, nutritious food contains silkworm pupae which provide some unbelievable benefits: The proteolytic enzyme, serrapeptase, helps break down proteins so they are higher quality and easier to digest. Helps form a protective slime coating on your fish to prevent bacterial diseases. Improves circulation and promotes wound healing naturally. Fends off viral diseases. Is currently being tested for use in human medications. Add to all that a great source of stabilized vitamin C and a great taste, and you’ve got the perfect pond food. A fine floating pellet for all pond fish, including koi and goldfish. Size: Pellets are approximately 1/8″ diameter.

Pond Fish Food – Flake – 6.34 oz. TetraPond Flaked Fish Food is ideal for all small sized pond fish. This special formulation provides a nutritional diet, ensuring your fish remain active and as colorful as nature intended. TetraPond Flaked Fish Food is easily digested by your fish, ensuring less waste and therefore improved water quality.

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