To make homemade fish food, you can follow these recipes tailored to different types of fish:
Servings
1
servingsPrep time
20
minutesCooking time
25
minutesCalories
260
kcalTotal time
1
hour10
minutesThis recipe is a good all-rounder as it includes a mix of vegetables and oats, making it suitable for a variety of fish species. It is also relatively inexpensive and can be made in large batches to save time and money.
Ingredients
1 cup carrots, peeled and chopped
1 cup cucumber, peeled and chopped
1 apple, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup gelatin
Water
Directions
- Blanch the ingredients: Boil the chopped carrots, cucumber, and apple for 5-7 minutes, or until they are tender. Drain and let them cool.
- Puree the ingredients: Blend the cooled vegetables into a smooth paste.
- Add gelatin and mix: In a separate bowl, mix 1/4 cup of gelatin with hot water until it dissolves. Add this gelatin mixture to the vegetable puree and blend well.
- Freeze the mixture: Pour the mixture into ice cube trays and freeze until solid. Once frozen, transfer the cubes to an airtight container for storage.
Recipe Video
Notes
- This recipe is a good all-rounder as it includes a mix of vegetables and oats, making it suitable for a variety of fish species. It is also relatively inexpensive and can be made in large batches to save time and money.
1. No-Cook Fish Food
Ingredients:
- Peas (75g)
- Spinach (75g)
- Cucumber (75g)
- Cod (75g)
- Shrimp (75g)
- Gelatine (268g)
Instructions:
- Chop all ingredients into small pieces, grind them together, and add water.
- Mix the gelatine with water and add it to the puree.
- Pour into ice cube trays and freeze.
- Backstrap Recipe
2. Vegetarian Fish Food
Ingredients:
- Spinach (136g)
- Cucumber (136g)
- Frozen peas (136g)
- Unflavoured gelatine (268g)
- Oats (136g)
Instructions:
- Blanch vegetables, cool, and blend into a puree.
- Add oats and blend again.
- Mix gelatine with hot water and add to the puree.
- Store in ice cube trays.
3. Standard Fish Food
Ingredients:
- Garlic (68g)
- Vegetables (spinach, broccoli, cauliflower) (408g)
- Unsweetened gelatine mix (268g)
- Water (1 cup)
- Seafood (68g)
- Fish vitamins (1 drop)
Instructions:
- Boil vegetables, cool, and blend into a puree.
- Add seafood and garlic, blend until smooth.
- Add gelatine and fish vitamins.
- Freeze in ice cube trays.
- 4. Meat Fish Food
Ingredients:
- Whitefish (136g)
- Shrimp (136g)
- Vegetables (carrots, broccoli, cauliflower) (136g)
- Gelatine (268g)
Instructions:
- Boil vegetables, cool, and blend into a puree.
- Blend white fish and shrimp.
- Mix pureed vegetables, pureed meat, and gelatine.
- Freeze in ice cube trays.
5. Protein Fish Food
Ingredients:
- Salmon (200g)
- Raw shrimp (without tail) (1000g)
- Frozen peas (500g)
- Spinach (500g)
- Carrots (300g)
- Garlic (2 cloves)
- Gelatine (544g)
Instructions:
- Blend vegetables and seafood into a smooth paste.
- Mix gelatine with water and add the paste.
- Heat the mixture over low heat for 45 minutes.
- Cool and freeze in ice cube trays.
How to Store Homemade Fish Food?
Instructions:
- Store frozen fish food in airtight containers.
- Keep in the freezer for up to a year.
Can You Give Human Food to Fish?
Instructions:
- Use fresh and raw ingredients.
- Avoid cooked or spiced food.
- Consider the type of fish and their dietary needs.
Types of Foods That You Can Give to Your Fish
Ingredients:
- Fresh seafood
- Organs and meat (without fats)
- Spinach and lettuce
- Root vegetables, broccoli, and carrots
- Small quantities of fruits
- Flour and corn
- Raw eggs
- Spirulina.
Advantages of Making Fish Food at Home
Benefits:
- Fresh and healthy food
- Cost-effective
- Customizable to fish needs
- No chemical preservatives.
How to Make Homemade Fish Food?
Instructions:
- Use kitchen scales, sharp knife, blender, plastic wrap, pan, and ice trays.
- Follow recipes and adapt to fish needs.
Homemade Food for Herbivores
Ingredients:
- 140g spinach
- 140g cucumbers
- 140g peas
- 140g oatmeal
- 280g gelatin
Instructions:
- Blanch vegetables, blend, and add oatmeal.
- Add gelatin and mix.
- Pour into ice cube trays and freeze.
Homemade Food for Omnivores
Ingredients:
- 70g garlic
- 400g dark green vegetables
- 1 cup water
- 70g seafood
- 270g unsweetened gelatin mixture
- 1 drop fish vitamins
Instructions:
- Blanch vegetables, blend, and add garlic and seafood.
- Make gelatin and add to the mix.
- Pour into ice cube trays and freeze.
Homemade Food for Carnivores
Ingredients:
- 140g white fish
- 140g shrimp
- 140g vegetables
- 270g unsweetened gelatin mixture
Instructions:
- Blanch vegetables, blend, and add white fish and shrimp.
- Make gelatin and add to the mix.
- Pour into ice cube trays and freeze.
Homemade Protein Food for Fish
Ingredients:
- 200g salmon
- 1000g raw shrimp (without tails)
- 500g frozen peas
- 500g spinach
- 300g carrots
- 2 cloves garlic
- 550g gelatin
Instructions:
- Blend vegetables and seafood into a smooth paste.
- Mix gelatine with water and add the paste.
- Heat the mixture over low heat for 45 minutes.
- Cool and freeze in ice cube trays.
Homemade Food for Discus
Ingredients:
- 1 kg cleaned beef heart
- 700g white fish
- 500g cleaned shrimp
- 300-400g green vegetables
Instructions:
- Blanch vegetables, blend, and add meat.
- Pour into ice cube trays and freeze.
These recipes provide a variety of homemade fish food options tailored to different types of fish, ensuring a healthy and nutritious diet for your aquatic pets.
