Goldfish require a diet rich in proteins, amino acids and vitamins; their food should also be low in fat to facilitate easy digestion. This food is low-in-fat to ensure easy digestion for maximum fish health and longevity.
Vegetables make an excellent complement to this food, particularly greens such as kale, collard greens and mustard (blanching is advised in order to soften). Be wary when feeding goldfish fruits as these contain too many sugars that could cause bloating.
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Kelp
Kelp is a large brown ocean seaweed that belongs to the order Laminariales, with approximately 30 varieties. It resembles land plants but it’s actually an algae!
These organisms contain many essential nutrients for humans as well, especially iodine which plays an essential role in maintaining good thyroid health, lowering risk for certain cancers, improving brain health and absorbing pollutants in polluted water sources.
NorthFin uses it as the cornerstone of our cichlid flake formula, designed to improve fish health and naturally enhance colors. Our flakes contain high DHA omega-3 herring meal and Antarctic krill meal along with precise measurements of premium organic certified kelp, creating a nutritionally balanced diet which allows herbivores to flourish more actively while creating an active aquarium; additionally it includes spirulina and astaxanthin for optimal color enhancement.
Spirulina
Spirulina, known as a superfood, is an abundant source of raw proteins and essential vitamins and minerals. Spirulina also acts as a powerful detoxifier and can assist in eliminating lead, mercury and other harmful toxins from your body.
Studies have demonstrated the benefits of spirulina for blood pressure reduction and heart health overall, including reduced high blood pressure levels. Furthermore, spirulina provides protein, antioxidants, B-vitamin supplementation as well as being suitable for vegetarian diets due to its abundance of iron and other vital nutrients.
Spirulina is an excellent natural source of gamma linolenic acid (GLA), a substance which helps improve your skin elasticity and prevent wrinkles, zinc and magnesium; used as a facial mask or mixed into face washes to treat acne and other skin conditions. When purchasing organically-grown spirulina from reliable brands it should always be stored in clean freshwater environments.
Garlic
Garlic can be used as both an appetite enhancer and natural de-wormer for goldfish, according to scientific studies. Studies have confirmed its antiparasitic action by killing parasites including freshwater Ich and marine white spot. As well as its ability to enhance appetites and kill parasites, garlic is also packed full of essential vitamins (A, C and K) and minerals such as iron, potassium magnesium sodium as well as boasting powerful antioxidant properties thanks to high volumes of gamma-linolein content found throughout.
Add small amounts of garlic to your goldfish’s food to increase appetite and digestion. Be careful when giving raw garlic; chop or mince very finely so your fish can easily consume it. Never overfeed garlic as this will degrade water quality and may become toxic for your goldfish; observe their behavior after feedings to adjust accordingly if necessary.
Calcium Montmorillonite Clay
Calcium montmorillonite clay (commonly referred to as “bentonite”) can provide natural solutions to many common health ailments. As an absorbent substance, calcium montmorillonite clay (sometimes referred to as “bentonite” clay) attracts and absorbs pollutants like dirt on your skin or making pet litter clump. Because this natural remedy swells up and absorbs, it’s frequently used in facial masks or as an ingredient in cosmetic products; and taken internally as a digestive aid or to soothe symptoms associated with stomach upsets.
Montmorillonite clay has been demonstrated to reduce blood creatinine in rats, and also possess antibacterial properties. Studies have confirmed its ability to kill an array of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and viruses such as Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Furthermore, Montmorillonite clay can bind with heavy metals such as lead and mercury for removal from the body, and even be used to treat mycotoxins/fungi by decreasing mycotoxin residues present in animal tissue.
