If a keeper relies heavily on low-quality, dust-like dry flakes, what adjustment might be considered?
Answer
Leaning toward two smaller feedings
The type and quality of food directly influence the required feeding frequency because different foods digest at varying rates and offer different nutritional densities. A diet composed solely of low-quality, dust-like dry flakes may not meet the caloric needs in a single meal, necessitating a change in timing. If relying heavily on these dry foods, especially for active fish, keepers might opt to implement two smaller feeding sessions instead of one large one. This strategy helps ensure more complete nutrient absorption throughout the day, as opposed to banking all nutrition on a single event that might be less efficient for nutrient uptake.
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