What does a mino eat?

Wild minnows eat mosquitoes, dead and rotting organisms, algae, diatoms, and small crustaceans. It is common for them to eat fish eggs or smaller fish. Saltwater minnows also enjoy shrimp and brine shrimp. As minnows grow, they will eat algae and the larvae of tiny insects.

1. What do you feed minnows?
2. What can I feed minnows to keep them alive?
3. Will minnows eat pellets?
4. Is a minnow a herbivore?
5. Can you put minnows in tap water?
6. What do you feed minnows in a pond?
7. How much water do minnows need?
8. How do you take care of minnows?
9. What is the blue stuff in minnow water?
10. How many minnows can go in a 10 gallon tank?

What do you feed minnows?

A great food choice for minnows in an aquarium is freeze dried blood worms. Another option is to simply feed your minnows tropical fish flakes or even goldfish flake food. Some minnows are pickier than others, choosing not to eat the flake food.

What can I feed minnows to keep them alive?

What to feed minnows to keep them alive? Commercial fish food is an easy and inexpensive option to feed minnows. Any tropical fish flake dried blood worms, or even oats will work. But don't overfeed them, minnows kept for fishing only need to be fed every 3-4 days.

Will minnows eat pellets?

Feeding in Captivity

Captive minnows also eat commercial food, preferably high-protein (36 percent or more) minnow food or catfish food. It is important to select food that comes in grains or flakes small enough for the minnows to eat. In a pinch, you can crush pellets so minnows can consume them more easily.

Is a minnow a herbivore?

Few minnows, such as carp, are omniverous, and most are herbivorous or planktivorous. Herbivorous minnows are primary consumers that feed on algae and aquatic plants along the bottom. Planktivorous minnows are secondary consumers that eat zooplankton, insects, worms, small crustaceans and occasionally smaller minnows.

Can you put minnows in tap water?

The water should be cold, as the fish need a cool temperature to stay alive. The chemicals in tap water can kill your minnows, so don't use it to keep the minnows in. The container you are using should maintain a constant temperature, helping keep your minnows alive longer.

What do you feed minnows in a pond?

Sprinkle basic fish food onto the surface of your pond once weekly. Minnows thrive on algae and small waterborne insects, but they will also benefit from additional feeding. Follow the guidelines on the container of fish food to determine appropriate serving sizes.

How much water do minnows need?

A reasonable estimate is to have two gallons of water for every minnow in your tank. This amount will give them enough space and oxygen to move freely without creating too much waste and making the tank toxic.

How do you take care of minnows?

Install cavelike objects such as pottery, freshwater rock or nontoxic aquarium pieces to encourage your minnows to mate and breed. A simple sponge filter is enough for filtration. Add an air supply for oxygenation. Feed your minnows once a day, and keep the temperature between 64 degrees and 79 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the blue stuff in minnow water?

The usual bait minnows sold in our area are golden shiners or fathead minnows - very easy to tell apart by body shape. The blue dye is most likley methylene blue to help fight infection.

How many minnows can go in a 10 gallon tank?

Make sure to get a larger tank if the minnows start to multiply. Only around six fish should be kept in a 10 gallon tank.