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Feeding & Nutrition Providing a complete diet is one of the most important, yet neglected, aspects of fish husbandry. Proper nutrition is critical to maximum life and color, and also results in faster growth, increased resistance to disease and parasitic infection, enhanced vigor and greater breeding capabilities. Saltwater fish and invertebrates, including corals, require a varied diet to stay healthy and vibrant. Although marine flake fish food is well-balanced and fortified with vitamins and minerals, fish need more than one type of food to get all the nutrients they need. Many commonly kept invertebrates, particularly crustaceans like crabs and shrimps, are scavengers and will eat almost anything. Corals’ diet should include plankton, along with other food made specifically for them. Each species has an optimum balance of food groups that fish eat in their natural environment. While it’s difficult to exactly match nutritional needs in an aquarium setting, providing a wide selection of food helps ensure nutritional completeness. Monotonous diets can lead to a slow decline, while a variety ensures fish and invertebrates live long and healthy lives.
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