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There are three of these therefore I will post them seperatly to make it easer reading.

These will clear up many problems that are posted especially in "Hospital"

I noticed while doing these most of the problems many occur are food related.

I would suggest you do a cut and paste and keep them for further referance.

FEEDING & INGREDIENTS
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In nature, the food the food supply for different fish species differs very much, and the fish have adapted to their natural food sources. For example many fish mainly feed on plants and algae, these include catfish; live bearing toothcarps, East African cichlids and many more.

For healthy growth and splendid colours, ornamental fish require food that is according to their requirements, which contain all the natural nutrients, vitamins and minerals in a well-balanced ratio.

Good manufacturers of quality fish food are very meticulous in their processing a high quality product. The natural herbs used not only contain many healthy elements but they give the taste and make it appetising for the fish. With careful freeze-drying this ensures it is absolutely free from any parasites. This is most important and prevents transmission of diseases that can be found in some live foods.

BENIFICAL INGREDIENTS
Paprika and red carrots
Stimulate digestion. They are rich in vitamins and carotene, which improve the splendid colours of ornamental fish.

Soybeans
Improves the resistance to disease. They contain an abundance of protein and lecithin. Also can improve the fertility of male fish.

Borage
Strengthens the kidneys and reduces stress.

Spinach and stinging nettle
Contain minerals and trace elements also increase the fertility of fish.

Spices and officinal herbs
Basil
Improves the general well being of fish.
Angelica
Reduces stress.
Anise
Stimulates appetite and digestion.

Fishery products
Fishmeal, bloodworms, mussels and daphnia are an easy to digest energy supply.

It is easy to see that aquarium fish depend totally on what they are given. It must also be obvious that fish require a wide variety of foods to keep them healthy.

Keith
July 2005


Keith

Last edited by keithgh at 17-Jul-2005 22:55

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interesting.

afaik, there's a lot of wheat in the staple food too. you have to have a lot of carbides (i think it's the word for it) to function properly.
keith, although you've said otherwise in P2, i think the reason that crbohydrids are considered unhealthy in large quantities is because they're readily available most of the time. almost all natural foods contain a large qualtity of it.
when it comes to staple food, it shouldn't be left out and i think it should be more than 6% of the food.

also, too much protein can really mess nutrition up completely. proteins are terrible to use as energy.

also, is it that important to have a good balance of minerals? can fish suffer from reasonablly more minerals and vitamins than needed?

Last edited by Fry at 17-Jul-2005 17:39