Because puffins also require crisp foods, they cannot subsist solely on fish. Caratinoids, found in abundance in salmon, keep aquarium fishes' colours vibrant. Avoid oily fish, such as herring and tuna, which are high in fat. You can use a cheese grater to slice off portions of frozen fish. It's no secret that pufferfish are big fans of both fresh and frozen fish. Another way to deal with this is by eating a varied diet. The thaminase found in crustaceans and mussels can be substituted by soaking the mussels in supplements. For larger puffers, feed these whole for smaller ones, dice them finely. Puffers prefer the thinner shells of mussels, which they can easily crunch with their beaks.
BivalvesĬlams, cockles, and mussels are among the puffer's favourite foods. It's possible to avoid this problem by soaking thawed crab and shrimp in B1 vitamins, which are available in upscale pet stores and online. Other than that, crabs and shrimp contain an enzyme that blocks vitamin B1 from being absorbed. CrustaceansĪn unshelled shrimp is an excellent source of hard, crunchy meal for puffer fish. Pufferfish can be fed on a wide variety of common household foods, notably seafood. They also have a few dietary preferences that are unique to them. In order to get food from their humans, they will display various behaviours to attract attention. Puffer Fish in the Home Aquariumįor a fish, pufferfish have a lot of character. This is why you need to feed them hard substrate animals which will help to grind the teeth down.
Teeth are important as they keep growing throughout their life. In the wild Pufferfish will eat snails, crustaceans, shellfish and even other fish. They are intelligent and will learn to interact with you, especially at feeding time. Pufferfish may look cute but they are all aggressive predators and generally very territorial! They vary in sizes from just an inch to over 24 inches! Take care before choosing your species for any tank.
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