(Optional) Describe the nutritional requirements of fish.

Description should include the sources and functions of nutrients needed in the various life stages of fish. 

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What types of fish food are available?
  • What are the advantages and disadvantages of flakes, pellets, freeze dried food, frozen food, and live food?
  • Why is it important to feed fish a variety of food?
  • At what time of day should fish be fed?
  • Why can overfeeding fish be just as dangerous as underfeeding?
  • How does overfeeding fish affect water quality? What is the two-minute rule?
  • What are examples of pet fish that only eat plants? Only live food?
  • How often should goldfish be fed?