Feeder Fish – Live Feeders Barbs 1cm

Live Feeder Barbs: Nutritious Feed for Predators and Turtles

Live Feeder Barbs (Puntius spp.) are an excellent choice for feeding predatory fish and turtles. Their swift swimming behaviour triggers natural hunting instincts, making them ideal for predator enrichment. Their hardiness and adaptability ensure they remain a nutritious and reliable food source for your aquatic predators.

Feeding Predatory Fish and Turtles with Live Feeder Barbs

Feeder Barbs are perfect for predatory species like Arowanas, Oscars, and large Catfish, as well as turtles. Their fast, darting movements encourage natural hunting behaviours, providing both nourishment and stimulation. Their nutritional value supports the health of fish and turtles alike, and a pre-feeding diet further enhances their benefits.

Caring for Live Feeder Barbs

To maintain their health and maximise their value as feed, house Feeder Barbs in tanks of at least 75 liters. Keep the water temperature between 20°C and 26°C with a pH of 6.5–7.5. Use reliable filtration and perform regular water changes to ensure clean and stable water conditions.

Feeding Feeder Barbs

To ensure Feeder Barbs are healthy and nutritious for predators, feed them a balanced diet. Offer high-quality flakes, pellets, and live or frozen foods like bloodworms. Supplement their meals with blanched vegetables such as zucchini or peas. A varied diet keeps them in peak condition for predators and turtles.

FAQs

Why are Feeder Barbs ideal for predators and turtles?
Their fast swimming behaviour triggers natural hunting instincts, and they provide a protein-rich meal for fish and turtles.

What tank size is ideal for keeping them?
A minimum of 75 liters is recommended to keep them healthy and active.

What do they eat?
They thrive on a mix of flakes, pellets, and live or frozen foods, along with blanched vegetables.

What water conditions do they need?
Stable water with a temperature of 20°C–26°C and a pH of 6.5–7.5 is ideal.

Species Overview

• Species: Puntius spp.
• Common Name: Live Feeder Barbs
• Origin: Southeast Asia
• Diet: Omnivore
• PH Range: 6.5–7.5
• Temperature: 20°C–26°C
• Max Size: Up to 10 cm
• Tank Size: Minimum 75 liters

(Live fish are available to be shipped at the buyer’s risk, we do not offer any DOA policies on live feeders due to the nature of the fish)