Can I feed my fish Apple?

You should also give them algae wafers to supplement their diet, and flake foods developed for herbivores. You can feed your fish blanched vegetables such as zucchini, peas, lettuce and spinach. You can also feed your fish small amounts of fruit including apples and pears.

What vegetables can I feed my fish?

From my years of aquarium experience, here are the vegetables tropical and marine fish will eat – broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, cucumber, lettuce, spinach, peas, squash, yellow beans, green beans and Brussel sprouts.

Do any fish eat plants?

Though many fish will pick at live plants, eating bits of fish food or algae off the leaves, some species will actually devour the plants themselves. Other species which have a tendency to munch on live plants include monos, scats and goldfish.

What tropical fish do not eat plants?

Corydoras

Do fish eat roots?

Yes you can give them the roots to eat but only as n supplement feed. Yes it does have a protein count between 25 to 40 but thats in the dry state. If they can reach the roots they will eat the roots which will result in slower plant growth.

Do Live plants help keep aquarium clean?

Add some live plants. Not only can live plants increase the oxygen levels in your aquarium, but they also compete with algae for nutrients which can help keep your tank water clean and clear.

Can you put any plant in a fish tank?

All that said, there are some marginal plants that hold up well in a fish tank. Bog plants such as Amazon swords, crypts, and Java fern will survive submerged, although they will do better if allowed to send leaves up out of the water. The roots of land plants for aquariums can be submerged but not the foliage.

Is it OK to put bamboo in a fish tank?

True bamboo (Bambusoideae subfamily) is not an aquatic plant. It will immediately start to rot when introduced to a fish tank. This will foul the water and induce a spike in ammonia levels, which can be lethal to fish. Thus, you can’t put true bamboo in your aquarium.

Why do fish spit out their food?

Fish only require a very small amount of food, so try feeding them a little less. Some fish also spit their food out if the particles are too big, breaking them down into smaller more manageable sizes. Also, some fish like to taste their food before eating it – Bettas and Siamese Fighters are well known for this!

Can I leave my betta fish for a week?

Outlined in the food and feeding guide, betta fish can go up to 2 weeks without food for a healthy adult. All bettas are different from their age, health, metabolisms, and environments so not all fish can fare as well left unattended. The maximum amount of time away without feeding should be 4-7 days.

Is floating food bad for fish?

Floating or Sinking Fish Pellets. Sinking foods that remain at the bottom of the tank will eventually rot and this will lead to proliferation of bacteria that may cause spreading of harmful fish disease.

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