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Fish Food Recipe – Easy & Healthy DIY for Aquariums

Fresh ingredients like shrimp, peas, and spinach being blended for a homemade fish food recipe, with ice cube trays and a fish tank in the background.

This homemade fish food recipe is packed with fresh, nutrient-rich ingredients that promote healthy fish growth. It’s easy to make, cost-effective, and can be stored for up to a year. Perfect for herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores!

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (spinach, peas, carrots)
  • 1 cup seafood (shrimp or white fish)
  • 2 sachets unflavored gelatin
  • 1 clove garlic (optional, boosts immunity)
  • ½ cup fish vitamins or spirulina (optional)

Instructions

  • Prepare the Vegetables – Steam or blanch the vegetables until soft.
  • Blend the Ingredients – Add vegetables, seafood, and garlic to a blender. Blend until smooth.
  • Prepare Gelatin – Dissolve gelatin in hot water (follow packet instructions).
  • Mix & Set – Stir the blended mixture into the gelatin. Pour into ice cube trays.
  • Freeze – Let the mixture freeze completely before use.

Notes

  • Use wild-caught fish and organic vegetables for a healthier option.
  • Feed fish small portions to prevent overfeeding and water clouding.
  • If your fish prefer softer food, let a frozen cube thaw slightly before feeding.

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