can I feed dog food to my fish?
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I love. The monkey food
Any brand you are aware of, Neill? Might try it with milk, for me....
http://www.primatestore.com/monkey_diets.asp
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Does anyone know where someone can find research about using dog food on fish? Like not it may do this or can do thAt i mean like its been done and the effects were documented by scientist? As in someone did it long term and they were able to see the results...
Lol i know its sounds like being a butt but im really not trying to sound like it . A lot gets lost in internet translation. Im seriously wondering.
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Lol i know its sounds like being a butt but im really not trying to sound like it . A lot gets lost in internet translation. Im seriously wondering.
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What researcher in their right mind would waste their time running a long term controlled study feeding dog food (which varies in nutrient content from one brand to the next) on ornamental fish?
And who would fund such ridiculous research?
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And who would fund such ridiculous research?
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I wonder if any research scientists have performed any controlled studies to determine if it hurts when one bangs their head against a brick wall? 
There is now over 100 years of research that has taken place in the aquaculture circles involving both commercial cold water, and warm water ornamental species of fish. While the species specific data may be missing for most of the ornamental species kept in the hobby, in most cases one can extrapolate the data from what is available regarding warm water carnivores in general, warm water omnivores in general, and warm water herbivores in general, and in general apply that science to all species of warm water fin fish that fall under each designation. One can also study what nutrients the fish consume in the wild, and what levels, and also use that data to formulate a general feed designed for most ornamental species. The basic requirements are all very similar, for the most part the nutrient levels are the only thing that changes, as in % of protein, fat, carbs, fiber, etc.
Dog food is formulated for dogs. Is this really that difficult for some people here to comprehend?
Tropical fish are not hard wired to consume large quantities of animal fat or protein derived from beef, chicken, and god only knows what other animal sources some manufacturers may use. Dogs in general have certain dietary requirements, including various levels of vitamins & minerals, which can even vary due to age (puppy/adult), the size of the breed (Chihuahua vs Great Dane), and/or working dog vs lap dog, and these are NOT the same basic requirements required by most species of fish.
This is not to say that one cannot feed dog food to their fish, or that doing so is going to cause immediate death in their fish, in general it won't, but that doesn't mean that this is a good practice that is in any way based on any type of sound science or research, because it isn't.
If you want to feed a lower cost food to your fish there are plenty of commercial farm feeds that are designed for fish, and that are far less costly than some of the premium brands of food on the market. There is simply no need for anyone to be feeding dog food to their fish. It makes absolutely no sense from an economic view point, or nutrient wise.
It's just a dumb idea, period.
There is now over 100 years of research that has taken place in the aquaculture circles involving both commercial cold water, and warm water ornamental species of fish. While the species specific data may be missing for most of the ornamental species kept in the hobby, in most cases one can extrapolate the data from what is available regarding warm water carnivores in general, warm water omnivores in general, and warm water herbivores in general, and in general apply that science to all species of warm water fin fish that fall under each designation. One can also study what nutrients the fish consume in the wild, and what levels, and also use that data to formulate a general feed designed for most ornamental species. The basic requirements are all very similar, for the most part the nutrient levels are the only thing that changes, as in % of protein, fat, carbs, fiber, etc.
Dog food is formulated for dogs. Is this really that difficult for some people here to comprehend?
Tropical fish are not hard wired to consume large quantities of animal fat or protein derived from beef, chicken, and god only knows what other animal sources some manufacturers may use. Dogs in general have certain dietary requirements, including various levels of vitamins & minerals, which can even vary due to age (puppy/adult), the size of the breed (Chihuahua vs Great Dane), and/or working dog vs lap dog, and these are NOT the same basic requirements required by most species of fish.
This is not to say that one cannot feed dog food to their fish, or that doing so is going to cause immediate death in their fish, in general it won't, but that doesn't mean that this is a good practice that is in any way based on any type of sound science or research, because it isn't.
If you want to feed a lower cost food to your fish there are plenty of commercial farm feeds that are designed for fish, and that are far less costly than some of the premium brands of food on the market. There is simply no need for anyone to be feeding dog food to their fish. It makes absolutely no sense from an economic view point, or nutrient wise.
It's just a dumb idea, period.
I wonder if any research scientists have performed any controlled studies to determine if it hurts when one bangs their head against a brick wall?
There is now over 100 years of research that has taken place in the aquaculture circles involving both commercial cold water, and warm water ornamental species of fish. While the species specific data may be missing for most of the ornamental species kept in the hobby, in most cases one can extrapolate the data from what is available regarding warm water carnivores in general, warm water omnivores in general, and warm water herbivores in general, and in general apply that science to all species of warm water fin fish that fall under each designation. One can also study what nutrients the fish consume in the wild, and what levels, and also use that data to formulate a general feed designed for most ornamental species. The basic requirements are all very similar, for the most part the nutrient levels are the only thing that changes, as in % of protein, fat, carbs, fiber, etc.
Dog food is formulated for dogs. Is this really that difficult for some people here to comprehend?
Tropical fish are not hard wired to consume large quantities of animal fat or protein derived from beef, chicken, and god only knows what other animal sources some manufacturers may use. Dogs in general have certain dietary requirements, including various levels of vitamins & minerals, which can even vary due to age (puppy/adult), the size of the breed (Chihuahua vs Great Dane), and/or working dog vs lap dog, and these are NOT the same basic requirements required by most species of fish.
This is not to say that one cannot feed dog food to their fish, or that doing so is going to cause immediate death in their fish, in general it won't, but that doesn't mean that this is a good practice that is in any way based on any type of sound science or research, because it isn't.
If you want to feed a lower cost food to your fish there are plenty of commercial farm feeds that are designed for fish, and that are far less costly than some of the premium brands of food on the market. There is simply no need for anyone to be feeding dog food to their fish. It makes absolutely no sense from an economic view point, or nutrient wise.
It's just a dumb idea, period.
Why do you take every damn question on fish food no matter how innocent and not intended to harm anyone so personally? People are allowed to ask questions. How the hell would anyone ever learn anything if a question is not asked?!
Dude get off your high horse! no one took a shot at you personally or challenged you, you could have easily said you opinion or stated your facts without the extra sarcasm and immaturity.
Im sorry some of us dont have all the answers. The op has never heard your rants before, is THAT to difficult to understand?
Btw the research has been done....
Dont look at me i feed omega one :X
But it has been done.
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Glad someone called this guy out. Talking down to people for trying to learn is not cool.
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