#astronotus

What to feed the astronotus?

Freshwater fish astronotus (or cichlids) are quite large in size and heavy in weight, so their feeding in aquarium conditions should be sufficiently rich and thoughtful. The species diversity available today does not pose any particular difficulties. These fish are not too demanding, and if simple rules are followed, even beginners can successfully keep them, giving preference to either ready-made or live food. In this article, we will analyze what is the best way to feed astronotus.

Fundamental rules

When choosing food for astronotus, it is important to understand that these fish are gluttonous. They can absorb food even after full satiety, so food should be served in well-proportioned portions to avoid digestive problems. The preferred feeding scheme is every other: one-day food is served 1-2 times, the next the fish are left without a portion (food in their body is digested for two days). For young individuals, frequent feeding is required – 2-3 times a day in small portions to avoid overfeeding. Scheduled days without food for the growing fry are prohibited – this will be extremely harmful. A healthy daily intake is an amount that the fish can handle within a few minutes. All unnecessary things must be removed from the aquarium.