Feeder Fish
From The Aquarium Wiki
Feeder fish are a category of fish which are commonly used to feed larger carnivorous fish.
The most common forms of feeder fish are Guppies, Rosy Reds and Goldfish. These fish are typically purchased in bulk for less then or around $0.10 (USD) per item.
Many of these fish will readily reproduce in the home aquarium. A breeding tank for these feeder fish can yield a constant supply of feeder fish for just the cost of filtration and food. Details on breeding a species of feeder fish can be found on that fish's information page.
It must be noted that feeder fish must be used with care. Store bought feeder fish are often badly bred and may have diseases and parasites.
Feeder fish should also not be fed as a staple, especially Goldfish as they have a heavy fat content and contain Thiaminase. Freshwater feeder fish must not be fed to Saltwater Fish at any point, they will offer little nutrition to Saltwater Fish and can lead to liver problems.
- Feeder fish are illegal to sell in some countries like the United Kingdom.
[edit] Links
- Feeder Fish on Wikipedia
- UK Animal Welfare Act 2006 by Defra
- Feeder Fish Mini-faq: The Pros And Cons - a discussion on the use of Feeder Fish
