Frozen food for aquarium fish: types and rules of feeding

The nutrition of aquarium fish should be complete and varied. This is the key to strong immunity, good growth and effective reproduction of aquatic life. Therefore, fresh frozen food has gained particular popularity among aquarists. With this food, the fish get the necessary proteins, fats and carbohydrates.

Initially, there were exclusively live food, then in addition to them came dry and frozen, while the latter of which have held the palm among aquarists for more than half a century. Such feeds are easier to store, while they are guaranteed safer from infection by a variety of helminths and bacteria. Their huge consumer appeal is due to their natural origin, which retains all the nutritional value and essential amino acids. In addition, frozen food for aquarium fish is enriched with essential vitamins and minerals that are so important for the aquatic life.

The idea of ​​keeping domestic fish belongs to the Chinese. The first was the crucian carp, which was specially selected with birth defects and malformations (bulging eyes, forked tails, missing fins). This is a familiar goldfish to all of us. In the Russian Empire, the first decorative fish appeared in the 15th century. Europe first saw them only in the 17th century. For Europeans, such an unusual pet was very expensive. They died in large numbers due to the fact that there was an opinion that such unusual creatures feed only on "ether" and do not need any other food at all.

The main task of the aquarist is to create living conditions as close as possible to the natural environment. At the same time, correctly selected blast-frozen food allows you to get as close as possible to the natural food base. The main advantage of such food: is as follows:

• natural appearance;
• the composition is easy to digest;
• optimal ratio of vitamins, minerals, natural dyes.

They are produced in the form of rectangular briquettes or cubes resembling a chocolate bar. This form is more practical to use. It is stored for three months. A large number of fish eat with great pleasure such foods as:

• bloodworm;
• core;
• tubifex;
• Cyclops;
• daphnia;
• brine shrimp;
• hamarus;
• wolfia;
• shellfish;
• larvae;
• worms;
• shrimp, squid, fish meat;
• with spinach or spirulina.

Proper defrosting of feed is the key to the successful preservation of all nutrients. Break off a small piece from the briquette, place in a small container, rinsing with running water until completely thawed. It is impossible to give food that is not completely thawed, as ice crystals can damage the stomach and intestines of fish. Feed should be in small portions using a measuring spoon or tweezers. It is important not to throw frozen food into the aquarium. Excess uneaten and melt water will lead to cloudiness and disease in fish.

You can cook frozen food yourself. For this, any live food should be used, except for the tubifex. It is likely to contain harmful substances. The procedure is straightforward. It is necessary to rinse everything thoroughly, place in ice containers, fill with a small amount of water, close the lid and place in the freezer.

However, do not get carried away with this method. Manufacturers use shock freezing, which can not damage the delicate flesh of organisms. The damaged ones lose most of their nutrients and trace elements.

Purchase frozen food in the form of a chocolate bar. This shape has the following advantages for small aquariums:

• convenient to use - break off as many briquettes as needed for one feeding;
• this form does not tolerate constant defrosting and freezing; if the appearance is correct, not deformed, then the feed was not thawed during transportation and storage.

The packaging only protects against moisture penetration. When oxygen enters, the contents undergo an oxidation process. Toxic substances begin to form in frozen food, which have a negative effect on the health of the fish. And also visually assess the quality of the feed. Each larva, each piece should be clearly visible. Refuse to buy if everything is hard to distinguish.

The best option is vacuum packaging. The container consists of 5 layers of barrier film, complementing each other. As a result, the product does not oxidize and does not undergo the development of pathogenic microorganisms and putrefactive fungi. And also the shelf life of such feeds is twice as long as that of other frozen representatives.

In 1992, the company began its existence, specializing in the procurement of cysts of brine shrimp, gammarus and other biological feed.Finished products undergo thorough laboratory quality control and veterinary safety checks. All offered products of the company comply with international standards.

It was founded in 2001, focusing on the production of frozen food in blister packs. Only natural raw materials are used for manufacturing. Ready meals undergo thorough veterinary control. All mixes are tailored to the needs of each type of aquarium fish. Products are disinfected with ozone.

The company began operations in 1992, successfully providing the market with the best traditional live products for the aquarium hobby. Production area - frozen food in the form of blisters by the method of shock freezing, consisting of 100% natural ingredients.

The company produces fish food from fresh ingredients such as fish, turkey heart, mosquito larvae, shellfish and plankton. The catch is immediately frozen and packaged in convenient portioned bags. This technological process allows you to create fish food without the unpleasant odor inherent in live food.

For the selection rules and features of feeding frozen food, see below.