Homemade Fish Food Recipe
This DIY homemade fish food recipe is packed with essential nutrients to keep your aquarium fish healthy. Using fresh ingredients like shrimp, vegetables, and spirulina, this recipe is easy to prepare and suitable for herbivorous, carnivorous, and omnivorous fish.
Equipment
- Blender – For mixing ingredients into a smooth paste
- Mixing bowl – To combine ingredients
- Silicone Molds – For shaping gel-based fish food
- Knife – To chop ingredients into small pieces
- Freezer Bags – For storage
Ingredients
- Protein Sources:
- ½ cup Shrimp raw, peeled
- ¼ cup Fish fillets boneless, any type
- 2 tbsp Earthworms optional, for added protein
- Vegetable & Plant-Based Ingredients:
- ¼ cup Spinach chopped
- ¼ cup Peas boiled and mashed
- 2 tbsp Seaweed dried, crushed
- Binders & Supplements:
- 1 tbsp Spirulina powder
- 1 clove Garlic minced, for immune support
- 1 tbsp Unflavored gelatin to bind ingredients
- ¼ cup Water for blending
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Chop shrimp, fish fillets, and vegetables into small pieces.
- Blend Mixture: In a blender, combine shrimp, fish, spinach, peas, seaweed, spirulina, and garlic. Add water and blend into a smooth paste.
- Cook & Bind: Heat the mixture in a pan on low heat, then slowly mix in unflavored gelatin. Stir until well combined.
- Shape & Cool: Pour the mixture into silicone molds or spread it onto a flat tray. Allow it to cool at room temperature.
- Refrigerate & Portion: Once firm, cut into small cubes or flakes. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for long-term storage.
Notes
- Adjust ingredients based on your fish species' dietary needs.
- Always thaw frozen portions before feeding.
- Feed small portions to avoid overfeeding and water contamination.