Selecting a Fish Food

There are a number of fish foods available in forms such as flake or pellet which provide a perfectly balanced diet with all the nutrients your fish require to stay healthy. We also stock frozen food which is nutritious and provides essential variety in your fish’s diet.

Flaked food is suitable for most kinds of fish, although there are many types of specialist foods appropriate for fish that feed in different ways:

• Surface feeders will readily take flakes and floating pellets.
• Mid water feederslike granular or slow sinking foods.
• Bottom feeders should be offered quick sinking foods or tablets.

As a general guideline, feed your fish once a day, offering just enough food that it is eaten within 2 minutes. Start with a small amount and adjust accordingly. Over-feeding will pollute the water, so ensure any excess food is removed from the tank after feeding.

Live plants are also a great additional source of food for some fish, so have a look at our range in store.