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What is the Diet of fish?
This detritus forms the diet of many different types of fish. Sponges: The omnivorous fish just like Angelfish feed on sponges. The sponges form the bulk of their diet. Plankton: The plankton which includes different types of fish, shrimp, copepods, mysids and amphipods are a supplementary part of the diet of fish.
What do pet fish eat?
Pet fish have different nutritional requirements and require specialized foods to stay healthy. You should always check with your veterinarian or local pet store expert before introducing new food to your pet fish. Overall, most pet fish eat a combination of dry food, frozen food, freeze-dried food, live food, and greens.
Do fish eat insects or plants?
It doesn matter if your fish prefer to eat insects or other fish (carnivores), plants (herbivores) or both (omnivores) because there is a dried fish food to meet every need. Oh, and they are also the most commonly available food. In fact, you can walk into any fish store and be guaranteed that they will have dried food on the shelf.
What do herbivorous fish eat?
A herbivorous fish diet consists of plants, algae, vegetables, and fruits. Unlike carnivorous fish, they don have a true stomach; instead, their intestine breaks down the food. For this reason they need to eat more frequently. They have flat teeth which helps them to grind food before they swallow.