Feeding Habits in Fish

Carnivores, herbivores, omnivores, and limnivores are the four basic feeding
categories among fish. Each species of fish requires a different type of feeding.

Fish that consume flesh are known as carnivores. While they will never harm your

plants, you'll be confident if none of the smaller fish mysteriously disappear. If a

carnivore is kept in an aquarium with smaller fish, the smaller fish will eventually end

up in the stomach of the carnivore. Carnivores require at least 45 percent protein in

their diet to avoid malnutrition. Although many prepared meals are fortified with

extra protein to aid such fish, carnivores thrive on live food, such as worms. Another

advantage is that pursuing their prey tends to enhance their interest even more.

Fish that consume just plants are known as herbivorous. These fish require a lot of

grazing, and whether or not they are fed on a regular basis, they will nibble at your

plants. Many herbivore-loving aquarists keep plastic plants in their aquariums. If

actual plants are employed, the aquarium may end up with a mutilated garden. Fresh

vegetables are a fantastic option to feed these fish. It's a good idea to plant green

plants like spinach into the ground. The fish will continue to nibble at these. It is

important to remove the frayed plants before they begin to decompose and rot in the

water.

Omnivore fish will consume just about anything, which makes them a threat to plants

and other tiny animals in your tank. They're also avid feeders, and aquarists may

misinterpret their frenzied feeding for starvation. Overfeeding these animals is a

typical occurrence, and they do have a tendency to gain weight fast if overfed.
Mud-eating animals are known as limnivores. Limnivore fish eat algae and

microorganisms that live in your tank. These fish are voracious eaters who can be fed

pellets and algae-based meals.