Growing carnivorous plants can be an interesting and rewarding hobby. However, it will require a little care from you to be able to thrive in the hobby. One of the things that make carnivorous plants such a difficult task is that they need a lot of light, a suitable place to grow and some good fish food. There are three main types of fish food for carnivorous plants, namely protein foods, vegetables and fruits. We’ll take a look at each of these options and how you can best go about feeding your carnivorous plants.
Protein foods such as fish or chicken can be very beneficial for carnivorous plants. They provide high quality protein and also have essential amino acids which the plants need to grow in abundance. Fish food can be quite expensive so you may want to buy in bulk if you are only planning on keeping a few fish. Alternatively you could visit your local fish store, where they will usually keep fish that have been kept under controlled conditions.
Vegetables are another great food for carnivorous plants. Just like fish, they too need to get a lot of light, which they do from the sunlight. However, fish food can also contain chemicals that can be harmful to the plants. It’s best to stick to whole vegetables that are fresh. Some people cook fish and chicken and use the meat to feed their plants. This can be a really tasty treat though!
Another popular fish food for carnivorous plants is fish oils. These provide a variety of benefits to your plants. Firstly, they contain high levels of omega 3 fatty acids which are essential to the health of the fish oil itself. The next benefit is that they help protect the fish against disease. Finally, if you buy fish oil supplements, check that they are high in EPA as this has been shown to help protect the fish and it helps the fish feed more efficiently.
In general, carnivorous plants can survive on fish food alone. However, it is important to give them supplements to supplement the diet. You should aim to give them a wide range of nutrients rather than relying solely on fish food. You can give them a variety of greens, such as spinach, dandelion, kale, mustard greens etc. You can also give them fruits such as apples, berries, melons, oranges and grapes. Just make sure that they are organic and wild-caught to ensure that the levels of chemicals are very low.
A final consideration when choosing fish food for carnivorous plants is how to freeze the food. As fish don’t actually eat this type of food, you will freeze the food to concentrate the nutrients more effectively. In fact, it is advisable to store this type of food for a couple of weeks.
Of course, you could simply buy and cook all the food yourself if you are growing carnivorous plants. However, this can be time-consuming and expensive. Furthermore, if you do cook your own food, you will find that much of the good bacteria is destroyed along the process and this is not always beneficial. So it is often preferable to purchase and freeze the food rather than cook it.
There are many suppliers of fish food for carnivorous plants available on the internet. Make sure that you find a reputable company by reading independent reviews and seeking advice before making a purchase. Don’t forget that this type of food needs to be stored properly to keep it at its optimum nutritional level. It is therefore wise to buy fish oil supplements as well. This will add extra nutrients to the fish food and make sure that it provides all the vitamins and minerals your plants need to grow.