Pearl arowanas are carnivorous fish that require a diet of live food. In the wild, they feed on insects, worms, and small fish. In captivity, they can be fed a variety of foods, including:
* Live brine shrimp
* Live black worms
* Live tubifex worms
* Frozen bloodworms
* Frozen mysis shrimp
* Frozen brine shrimp
* Pelleted food
It is important to offer your baby arowana a variety of foods to ensure that it gets the nutrients it needs to grow and thrive. Feed it small amounts of food several times per day, and adjust the amount of food you offer as it grows.
Here are some tips for feeding your baby arowana:
* Introduce new foods slowly to avoid upsetting its stomach.
* Feed it only as much food as it can eat in a few minutes.
* Remove uneaten food from the tank to prevent it from fouling the water.
* Do not feed your arowana dead or diseased fish, as this can lead to infection.
How Often to Feed a Baby Arowana
You should feed your baby pearl arowana several times a day, offering it small amounts of food at each feeding. The frequency of feedings will vary depending on the size and age of the fish, as well as the temperature of the water. As a general rule, you should feed your baby arowana once every two hours during the day.
What Size Food to Feed a Baby Arowana
The size of food you offer your baby arowana will depend on its size and age. When feeding newly hatched brine shrimp, you may need to crush the shrimp into smaller pieces so that the arowana can eat it. As it grows older, you can offer it larger pieces of food, such as black worms or tubifex worms. If you are feeding your arowana pellets, soak them in water before offering them to the fish so that they are easier to eat.
What Not to Feed a Baby Arowana
There are certain foods that you should not feed your baby pearl arowana. These include:
* Fatty foods, such as beef or pork
* Spicy foods
* Sugary foods
* Foods that are high in salt
* Foods that are treated with chemicals or preservatives
These foods can be harmful to your arowana and can lead to health problems.