Feeding Saltwater Fish

July 4, 2008 · Filed Under Aquarium Care and Maintenance 

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Feeding saltwater fish should be done 2 times a day and feed only what they can consume in 2 to5 minutes and not more, and where possible stick to a schedule, this will ensure your fish are happy and healthy.

If theres still uneaten food on the surface remove it with a siphon or a net.

This will stop the saltwater parameters from being affected which then will affect the health of your fish.

Try to understand your fish dietary needs. Proper saltwater fish nutrition is important for their health and well being. Like humans the fishes basic nutrients: protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals.

Choose the food that is right for your saltwater fish. Try using a combination of flake, frozen and fresh foods if you can.

Remmebr to feed your fish while your are on vacation, so get a friend to help or invest in an automatic feeder which will take the guess ou of feeding.

Complete guide to saltwater aquarium maintenance and care

Text and Photo Source: Saltwater Aquarium Online Guide

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