WHAT'S THE BEST FOOD FOR ANGEL FISH?

HOW TO FEED YOUR ANGEL FISH?

Angel fish are omnivorous so they need a wide variety of foods to stay healthy. They burn calories fast because they are large and active, so they need a lot of nutrients to keep strong.

They also have a huge appetite and need a good amount of food. That said, angelfish are opportunistic eaters meaning they don’t know when to stop, so overfeeding is a risk that you should be aware of.

HOW MUCH FOOD SHOULD YOU FEED YOUR ANGEL FISH?

Most aquarium hobbyist agree that your angelfish an amount of food they can eat in 30 seconds is the gold standard.

You can feed your angelfish twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening to keep a schedule. The key is to keep things regular.

WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF YOU OVERFED YOUR ANGEL FISH?

Overfeeding is harmful in fish and in tanks. This is a problem that every keeper should be mindful about because it is not only in angel fish, but in any type of fishes. Overfeeding may cause digestive problems such as constipation that may leas to swollen belly appearance. Their bodies are narrow so angel fish are more prone to digestive problems, therefore they should not be overfed.

Overfeeding can also affect the ammonia level of the tank. When there is excess food, it will decompose in the tank and also when fish produce too much waste, ammonia levels can spike and cause health problems. Therefore, regular testing of tank water for ammonia levels is a must.

TYPES OF FOOD TO FEED YOUR ANGEL FISH:

1. Flake Foods

Flake foods are a generic option to go with. They are usually the most affordable, but this does not mean that they can't be nutritious. When buying flake food, you should look for a flake food that is specially designed for the type of fish you have.

 2. Frozen Foods

Frozen foods are a pretty good choice to go with. They might not have as many nutrients as live foods, but they do just fine none the less. Frozen foods that you can feed your angelfish include frozen brine shrimp, frozen bloodworms, frozen Mysis shrimp.

3. Live Foods

Live foods are another really good choice to go with. live foods are highly nutritious, providing superior growth and reproduction to your angelfish.

Beyond the nutritional benefits that live foods deliver, live foods are also great at engaging your angelfish in a little hunt for brine shrimp and bloodworms.

Now, some people have a problem with live food because it might contain parasites, bacteria, or other organisms which are detrimental to the health of your fish.