One of the question I get most of the time; "Is pellet good for my fish?" well it depends on what fish we're talking here and what type of pellet we're discussing. I'm a predator fish keeper and predator fish like Arowanas, Snake Heads, Datnoids, big Cats, Peacock Bass and most fishes with sharp teeth are carnivorous fish. Carnivorous fish have a short intestinal tract, and a large stomach to hold their prey. Their digestive system has no ability to digest vegetable matter, so even though they might eat plants, they cannot extract nutrients from them. They are design to consume animal protein. They required a diet of at least 45 - 70% protein. Protein should be the main component in the diet of carnivorous species of fish. Carbohydrates like starch, gluten, sugar and cellulose also provide energy. Typically, carbohydrates enter the body via plant matter so most carnivorous species of fish do not get, nor do they require, a high level of carbohydrate in th...
Fishiology - is a nonscientific study of fish, a branch of Aquarist