To optimize their health and growth, Omega-3 and fatty acids were added too. It was formulated to help your fish use nutrients more efficiently with less waste. This will result in cleaner and clearer water as well.
This wafer comes in a single type of package, of 8. But you can get in in 2 packs at once as well. It was developed specifically for pleco fish and other bottom eaters, so your plecos will surely like it. The Tetra PRO pleco food is an algae wafer, that comes in a single package size of 5,29 ounces.
It contains many wafers that are perfect for feeding even larger pleco fish. All of the wafers were created to sink to the bottom of the tank while leaving a clear water behind them.
Also, every wafer in the package in high in fiber, that helps the digestion process of your plecos. It comes in a single package size, of 4,2 ounces. It was crafted to stay solid when you feed it to your fish, thus not clouding the water. It was made to be rich in vitamins and minerals that plecos need to stay healthy. For instance, Omega-3 and Omega-6 are present in the food, as well as a whole bunch of proteins.
These pellets are made of kelp, that is harvested from the Gulf of Alaska. This is where the intense green color comes from. The food items listed above, are all great for feeding pleco fish. But if you want to make your own fish food at home, you can do that too. Since plecos are omnivores, preparing food for them is quite simple. Get some spinach, peas, cucumber, shrimp and crab. Chop them all into small pieces, then blend them together.
If it becomes too thick, just add some water to it. In a separate container, make some gelatin mix. When all is done, mix it all together and pour it into ice cube trays. They will probably love it. Make some rations, and combine this food with others, to keep your Plecos on a healthy diet.
Something else you can give your fish, are vegetables. Plain simple vegetables. What vegetable do plecos like to eat?
These are only some of them:. You should also watch to see which vegetables your plecos eat to know what you should buy more often. Keep in mind that larger foods — like a full slice of cucumber — might take a while for them to eat. However, you can feed bloodworms and small shrimp to them once or twice a week to promote healthy growth and development. Another option is to try out shrimp pellets to see if your pleco enjoys them.
Some species of pleco require driftwood to rasp on. One theory is that they do this because the wood often has algae on the surface, and this algae supplements their diet. If you have any of the following species of pleco, make sure that your enclosure contains driftwood:.
Plecos need to eat very often. Regardless of their size, age, or type, you should get used to feeding them once every day in most cases. Most pet stores sell food specifically meant for plecos. Some plecos prefer to eat every other day, but it can vary. Watch to see how often your plecos eat.
Sometimes, plecos will eat food droppings from other fish. If they do this, you can get away with feeding them once every other day. They eat algae, but it takes a lot of algae to keep a pleco fed. A variety of pleco diet options exist. A home aquarium does not produce enough algae to provide nourishment for full-grown plecos. Readily available algae tablets sink down to the bottom where plecos can easily find them. It's important to feed your pleco in the morning and right after the lights go off.
Otherwise, faster-moving fish snatch up food you provide during the day, leaving plecos to go hungry. Plecos can eat vegetables. Romaine lettuce, the tops of celery and other leafy vegetables provide a good plant food source. Slices of cucumber, parboiled zucchini and parboiled peas are welcome in the pleco's diet.
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