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Are fish flakes the right option for my fish?

Fish flakes are commonly used by fish parents with many fish of the same and different breeds. Fish flakes are primarily made up of different types of protein, vegetables, fruits, and algae. Fish flakes are one of the most inexpensive forms of fish food and are often bought in bulk. Because of its increasing popularity among the fish parent community, you can now find fish flakes for almost any type of fish out there. High-quality fish flakes, like the ones available at Petsy, are power-packed with a plethora of essential nutrients responsible for immunity, growth, digestion, energy, colour, and longevity. Fish flakes float on the surface of the water and unlike pelleted fish food, they dissolve in the water if left uneaten. They disperse easily on the surface of the water making it easy for the fish to feed on before it sinks to the bottom of the tank. The size and texture of the flakes are perfect for fishes with small mouths and those that are top and column feeders. Whilst flakes have their benefits, it is essential to know about their cons before deciding whether or not to feed your fish the same. Since fish flakes tend to float, they aren't the best option for bottom feeders like catfish, cods, Zebra loaches, gobys, etc. Fish flakes, if left uneaten, dissolve into mush that affects the water chemistry and would require you to clean the tank from time to time. Furthermore, although often bought in bulk, fish flakes do not have a long shelf life once opened - they are required to be consumed within a couple of weeks to a month, which proves inconvenient for fish parents with only a few fish. Owing to the shape and size of the flakes, when ingested, fishes tend to swallow excess air leading to digestive and buoyancy issues such as an inflated swim bladder. Moreover, it is hard to accurately measure the amount you feed when it comes to flakes. Lastly, fish flakes are excellent options for small fishes but tend to be of little use to larger fish because of their small size. A large fish would then have to consume hundreds of fish flakes in order to receive adequate nourishment.


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