Neon tetras are tropical fish with a strong adaptability to food. Their diet mainly includes live food and artificial food. The following are the main types of food for neon tetras:
Live Food
Neon tetras prefer live food, such as common water fleas, cyclops, and tubifex worms. These live foods are not only nutritious but also can stimulate the fish's predatory instincts and promote their healthy growth.
Artificial Food
Neon tetras can also accept artificial food, including dry food, flake food, and artificial fish food. These foods are convenient to store and feed, making them suitable for daily feeding.
Other Foods
Neon tetras can also eat bloodworms, red worms, and brine shrimp. It should be noted that red worms should be fed after the fish reach adulthood to avoid indigestion in young fish.
Feeding Suggestions
- Provide a variety of foods to ensure a balanced diet.
- Use a combination of live food and artificial food to meet the nutritional needs and maintain the fish's activity.
- Pay attention to the palatability and safety of food, and avoid feeding food that is not suitable for young fish.