Guppy food

[spongebobson]

Hello, I recently got 2 males and 3 females Green Moscows guppies.
Is it nutricious to feed bloodworms? I read they need some vegetable matter, Would micropellets from Hikari (neons food) be enough?

Thanks

Daniel

 

[m249saw]

Should be fine. I feed the little feeder guppy that got tossed in my bag accidentally the New Life Spectrum small fish stuff that I feed my Pristella Tetras.

 

[m249saw]

Just read the bloodworm thing. Feed as treat not as a staple food and you will be ok.

 

[spongebobson]

Why cant you feed bloodworms as a staple food?

 

[m249saw]

Most fish are omnivores, so they require plant matter also.

 

[frenchpea2002]

I've heard that the worms are high in fat...so that's why it isn't good to feed as a staple...but I feed them to my guppies every 2 or 3 days, and they are fine and very prolific, of course! =)

 

[Guest]

fat is not whats needed as a staple.. when you look at the food check out the protein source, thats what really makes it a good food, the higher the better.

 

[feeder_guppy]

They don't even need any special foods. I have never needed to feed my fancies or feeders anything special. Sometimes they do get a treat though

 

[spongebobson]

What's the staple food you feed to your guppies?

 

[Guest]

flake food should be just fine as a staple.

 

[feeder_guppy]

Flake food.

 

[tailbarlionfish]

whats so special about feeder guppies. Ive never found out. I have fancy guppies...but never realyl heard about feeders. Can someone explain?

 

[feeder_guppy]

Nothing is special about feeders, but I like them. THey are dirt cheap and look pretty good. They are hardy as well.

 

[Toirtis]

Here is a food that is an ideal size for guppies and comes with a peerless, impeccable reputation:

http://www.nlpublish.com/images/products/food/large/smallfish-formula.jpg

http://www.nlpublish.com/testimonia...e Spectrum Premium Fish Food&blnFoodPage=TRUE

I am just starting to use it myself after seeing in person the effects it has on a number of fish....I have never seen fish look more colourful or healthy.