If you are what you eat, then your vegetables are what your fish eat, right? Well, while this thinking doesn't hold up for most of life's circumstances, it does apply to Aquaponics! This cutting edge and soil-less gardening practice relies solely on fish byproducts, so doesn't it only make sense to feed aquarium fish with something substantial and all natural? Why yes, it does! In this article, learn how to make your own fish food, in order to keep aquarium occupants looking and feeling their best. Aquaponic gardeners and fish keepers unite! Today, we're talking homemade fish food! See full list on pethelpful.com Fish are no different than terrestrial animals when it comes to diet. There are some that are mainly herbivores, many that are omnivores and also a handful that are carnivorous. So, if you're wanting to please your fish with homemade food, it helps to first understand what type of eater they are! While the list below won't explain the specific needs of each individual species, it will at least serve as a general guideline as to what your fishes should be eating! When choosing animal proteins, try to seek out wild caught or organically produced options. Conventionally farmed fish and other aquatic life are typically fed a poor diet, and can lack nutritional value compared to their wild, free range counterparts. See full list on pethelpful.com The process below outlines how to make fish food flakes. If you're interested in making frozen food, you'll want to follow the procedure outlined in another guide, Homemade Cichlid food. See full list on pethelpful.com