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what kind of "snacks" can fish eat?

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#1 ·
Snacks like a bit of fruit or vegetables or gelatin or something that we eat and can also give to our fish but without harming their health.

are there some snacks? do we have to buy every food product for the fish in the pet stores?

I really want to give my danios a variety of food so if you guys have suggestions I would really appreciate it :)
 
#2 ·
My fish love the occasional shelled peas and zucchini. They go nuts for chopped market shrimp also.
 
#3 · (Edited)
Gel foods aren't an option I think unless you can manage bite sized pieces for them. My goldfish, loaches, plecos and snails absolutely loved the gel food recipes I made though. Just sardines/tuna/mackerel, Knox gel, baby foods (pure vegetable-based), multivitamins, acidophilus, vitamin C, calcium, etc.

If you have to give high sugar fruits and vegetables, do it sparingly.

per 100 grams of food.

81.1g-Apples, dehydrated (low moisture), sulfured, uncooked
67.3g-Currants, zante, dried
66.5g-Dates, medjool
66.1g-Litchis, dried
63.4g-Dates, deglet noor
62.2g-Pears, dried, sulfured, uncooked
59.2g-Raisins, seedless
57.4g-Tamarinds, raw
53.4g-Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked
47.9g-Figs, dried, uncooked
47.3g-Bananas, dehydrated, or banana powder
43.9g-Tomato powder
41.7g-Peaches, dried, sulfured, uncooked
40.8g-Peppers, sweet, red, freeze-dried
40.8g-Peppers, sweet, green, freeze-dried
39.0g-Prune puree
38.8g-Maraschino cherries, canned, drained
38.1g-Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked
38.0g-Carrot, dehydrated
37.6g-Tomatoes, sun-dried
35.9g-Celery flakes, dried
27.4g-Pears, dried, sulfured, stewed, without added sugar
25.0g-Plums, dried (prunes), stewed, without added sugar
24.3g-Spices, garlic powder
23.4g-Figs, dried, stewed
22.4g-Mushrooms, shiitake, dried
19.6g-Apricots, dried, sulfured, stewed, without added sugar
17.2g-Palm hearts, raw
17.0g-Peaches, dried, sulfured, stewed, without added sugar
16.6g-Pomegranates, raw
16.3g-Figs, raw
16.3g-Grapes, american type (slip skin), raw
16.2g-Figs, canned, light syrup pack, solids and liquids
15.8g-Cherries, sweet, canned, light syrup pack, solids and liquids
15.5g-Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), canned, light syrup pack
15.5g-Grapes, red or green (european type varieties, such as, Thompson seedless), raw
15.4g-Sweetpotato, canned, syrup pack, solids and liquids
15.4g-Plums, canned, purple, light syrup pack, solids and liquids
15.2g-Litchis, raw
15.0g-Grapefruit, sections, canned, light syrup pack, solids and liquids
15.0g-Plantains, raw
15.0g-Apples, canned, sweetened, sliced, drained, unheated
14.9g-Apricots, canned, light syrup pack, with skin, solids and liquids
14.8g-Mangos, raw
14.5g-Pineapple, canned, juice pack, solids and liquids
14.2g-Plums, canned, purple, juice pack, solids and liquids
14.0g-Plantains, cooked
13.9g-Fruit cocktail, (peach and pineapple and pear and grape and cherry), canned, light syrup, solids and liquids
13.5g-Soursop, raw
13.3g-Peaches, canned, light syrup pack, solids and liquids
12.8g-Cherries, sweet, raw
12.7g-Pineapple, canned, light syrup pack, solids and liquids
12.5g-Persimmons, japanese, raw
12.3g-Cherries, sweet, canned, juice pack, solids and liquids
12.2g-Bananas, raw
12.1g-Pears, canned, light syrup pack, solids and liquids
11.8g-Figs, canned, water pack, solids and liquids
11.6g-Apples, raw, without skin, cooked, microwave
11.2g-Passion-fruit, (granadilla), purple, raw
11.0g-Breadfruit, raw
10.9g-Fruit cocktail, (peach and pineapple and pear and grape and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids
10.7g-Apricots, canned, juice pack, with skin, solids and liquids
10.7g-Blackberries, frozen, unsweetened
10.4g-Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added
10.4g-Apples, raw, with skin
10.3g-Spices, paprika
 
#4 ·
Oh damn. The 10k character limit again!

Continuation of list.


10.3g-Peaches, canned, juice pack, solids and liquids
10.3g-Cherries, sweet, canned, water pack, solids and liquids
10.1g-Plums, canned, purple, water pack, solids and liquids
10.1g-Apples, raw, without skin
10.1g-Applesauce, canned, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid
10.0g-Blueberries, raw
9.9g-Plums, raw
9.8g-Pears, raw
9.7g-Grapes, canned, thompson seedless, water pack, solids and liquids
9.7g-Pears, canned, juice pack, solids and liquids
9.6g-Jerusalem-artichokes, raw
9.4g-Kumquats, raw
9.4g-Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties
9.3g-Pineapple, raw, all varieties
9.2g-Apricots, raw
9.1g-Oranges, raw, Florida
9.0g-Cherries, sour, red, frozen, unsweetened
9.0g-Kiwi fruit, (chinese gooseberries), fresh, raw
8.9g-Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw
8.9g-Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), canned, juice pack
8.8g-Grapefruit, sections, canned, juice pack, solids and liquids
8.8g-Grapefruit, sections, canned, water pack, solids and liquids
8.5g-Oranges, raw, navels
8.5g-Cherries, sour, red, raw
8.5g-Blueberries, frozen, unsweetened
8.4g-Sweetpotato, cooked, baked in skin, without salt
8.4g-Orange juice, raw
8.4g-Peaches, raw
8.3g-Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), canned, juice pack, drained
8.1g-Melons, honeydew, raw
8.1g-Mulberries, raw
8.0g-Beets, cooked, boiled, drained
7.9g-Nectarines, raw
7.9g-Melons, cantaloupe, raw
7.7g-Loganberries, frozen
7.6g-Cherries, sour, red, canned, water pack, solids and liquids (includes USDA commodity red tart cherries, canned)
7.5g-Pineapple, canned, water pack, solids and liquids
7.4g-Currants, red and white, raw
7.3g-Grapefruit, raw, white, all areas
7.3g-Spices, parsley, dried
7.3g-Spices, coriander leaf, dried
7.1g-Pears, asian, raw
7.0g-Grapefruit, raw, pink and red and white, all areas
6.9g-Boysenberries, frozen, unsweetened
6.9g-Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas
6.8g-Beets, raw
6.5g-Beets, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids
6.5g-Guavas, common, raw
6.3g-Grape leaves, raw
6.2g-Watermelon, raw
6.1g-Pears, canned, water pack, solids and liquids
6.0g-Rutabagas, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
5.9g-Peas, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
5.9g-Papayas, raw
5.9g-Guava sauce, cooked
5.7g-Sweetpotato, cooked, boiled, without skin
5.7g-Melons, casaba, raw
5.7g-Peas, green, raw
5.6g-Rutabagas, raw
5.5g-Beets, canned, drained solids
5.4g-Sweetpotato leaves, cooked, steamed, without salt
5.4g-Peas, green, frozen, unprepared
5.4g-Beets, canned, no salt added, solids and liquids
5.1g-Carambola, (starfruit), raw
5.0g-Sweetpotato, canned, vacuum pack
4.9g-Blackberries, raw
4.8g-Tomato products, canned, puree, without salt added
4.8g-Peas, edible-podded, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
4.8g-Peaches, canned, water pack, solids and liquids
4.8g-Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw
4.8g-Parsnips, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
4.8g-Parsnips, raw
4.8g-Apricots, canned, water pack, with skin, solids and liquids
4.8g-Carrots, frozen, unprepared
4.8g-Carrots, baby, raw
4.7g-Strawberries, raw
4.7g-Peas, green, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
4.6g-Strawberries, frozen, unsweetened
4.5g-Carrots, raw
4.5g-Onions, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
4.5g-Cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
4.4g-Raspberries, raw
4.4g-Tomatoes, red, ripe, canned, stewed
4.4g-Cress, garden, raw
4.4g-Peppers, sweet, red, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
4.4g-Peas and carrots, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
4.3g-Peppers, sweet, red, sauteed
4.3g-Onions, raw
4.3g-Tomato products, canned, sauce
4.2g-Tomato sauce, no salt added
4.2g-Peppers, sweet, red, raw
4.2g-Lemon peel, raw
4.2g-Peas, green, canned, no salt added, drained solids
4.2g-Peas, green, canned, regular pack, drained solids
4.1g-Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw
4.1g-Spices, marjoram, dried
4.1g-Spices, oregano, dried
4.1g-Mushrooms, shiitake, cooked, without salt
4.1g-Carrots, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
4.1g-Corn, sweet, white, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
4.1g-Pepper, serrano, raw
4.0g-Cranberries, raw
4.0g-Peas, edible-podded, raw
4.0g-Tomatoes, green, raw
4.0g-Peas, edible-podded, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
3.9g-Tomatillos, raw
3.9g-Cabbage, red, raw
3.9g-Carrot juice, canned
3.9g-Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw
3.9g-Sweetpotato, raw, unprepared
3.9g-Dandelion greens, raw
3.8g-Turnips, raw
3.8g-Tomato and vegetable juice, low sodium
3.7g-Tomatoes, red, ripe, canned, wedges in tomato juice
3.6g-Cabbage, raw
3.6g-Tomato juice, canned, without salt added
3.6g-Burdock root, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
3.5g-Carrots, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
3.4g-Spices, ginger, ground
3.4g-Peppers, sweet, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
3.3g-Cabbage, red, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
3.3g-Pumpkin, canned, without salt
3.3g-Squash, winter, all varieties, cooked, baked, without salt
3.3g-Vegetable juice cocktail, canned
3.3g-Peppers, sweet, red, frozen, chopped, unprepared
3.2g-Cowpeas (Blackeyes), immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
3.2g-Spices, turmeric, ground
3.2g-Peas, green, canned, no salt added, solids and liquids
3.2g-Peas, green, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids
3.2g-Eggplant, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
3.2g-Vegetables, mixed, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
3.1g-Cress, garden, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
3.1g-Seaweed, spirulina, dried
3.0g-Cauliflower, green, raw
3.0g-Taro leaves, raw
3.0g-Pigeonpeas, immature seeds, raw
3.0g-Cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, raw
3.0g-Bamboo shoots, raw
3.0g-Turnips, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
3.0g-Seaweed, agar, dried
3.0g-Okra, frozen, unprepared
2.9g-Squash, winter, hubbard, cooked, boiled, mashed, without salt
2.9g-Cabbage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
2.9g-Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
2.9g-Burdock root, raw
2.9g-Tomatoes, red, ripe, canned, whole, no salt added
2.9g-Okra, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
2.9g-Pimento, canned
2.8g-Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
2.8g-Peas and carrots, canned, no salt added, solids and liquids
2.8g-Squash, winter, butternut, frozen, unprepared
2.8g-Kohlrabi, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
2.8g-Spices, curry powder
2.7g-Dandelion greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
2.6g-Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average
2.6g-Kohlrabi, raw
2.6g-Squash, summer, all varieties, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
2.6g-Tomatoes, red, ripe, canned, whole, regular pack
2.5g-Squash, winter, spaghetti, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt
2.5g-Lemons, raw, without peel
2.5g-Radishes, oriental, raw
2.5g-Tomatoes, red, ripe, cooked
2.5g-Pigeonpeas, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
2.5g-Carrots, canned, no salt added, drained solids
2.5g-Carrots, canned, regular pack, drained solids
2.5g-Waterchestnuts, chinese, canned, solids and liquids
2.5g-Carrots, canned, no salt added, solids and liquids
2.5g-Carrots, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids
2.5g-Vegetables, mixed, canned, drained solids
2.5g-Vegetables, mixed (corn, lima beans, peas, green beans, carrots) canned, no salt added
2.4g-Avocados, raw, Florida
2.4g-Cauliflower, raw
2.4g-Okra, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
2.4g-Pumpkin flowers, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
2.4g-Peppers, sweet, green, raw
2.4g-Celery, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
2.4g-Turnips, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
2.4g-Eggplant, raw
2.3g-Squash, summer, crookneck and straightneck, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
2.3g-Cabbage, savoy, raw
2.2g-Cauliflower, frozen, unprepared
2.2g-Brussels sprouts, raw
2.2g-Mushrooms, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
2.2g-Mushrooms, canned, drained solids
2.2g-Squash, summer, all varieties, raw
2.2g-Squash, winter, butternut, raw
2.2g-Squash, winter, all varieties, raw
2.2g-Onions, canned, solids and liquids
2.2g-Spices, cinnamon, ground
2.2g-Peppers, sweet, green, sauteed
2.1g-Radishes, raw
2.1g-Brussels sprouts, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
2.1g-Arugula, raw
2.0g-Chrysanthemum, garland, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
2.0g-Squash, winter, butternut, cooked, baked, without salt
2.0g-Pepper, banana, raw
2.0g-Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
1.9g-Bamboo shoots, canned, drained solids
1.9g-Squash, summer, crookneck and straightneck, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
1.9g-Asparagus, raw
1.9g-Mushrooms, raw
1.9g-Chives, raw
1.9g-Chayote, fruit, raw
 
#5 ·
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1.8g-Celery, raw
1.8g-Radishes, oriental, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
1.8g-Mushrooms, portabella, raw
1.8g-Yambean (jicama), raw
1.7g-Brussels sprouts, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
1.7g-Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw
1.7g-Mushrooms, brown, Italian, or Crimini, raw
1.7g-Spices, basil, dried
1.7g-Spices, sage, ground
1.7g-Spices, thyme, dried
1.7g-Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, frozen, unprepared
1.7g-Broccoli, raw
1.7g-Ginger root, raw
1.7g-Cassava, raw
1.7g-Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
1.7g-Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
1.7g-Limes, raw
1.7g-Cucumber, with peel, raw
1.6g-Lima beans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
1.6g-Mustard greens, raw
1.6g-Pokeberry shoots, (poke), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
1.6g-Celeriac, raw
1.6g-Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
1.6g-Beans, snap, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
1.5g-Lima beans, immature seeds, raw
1.5g-Broccoli, frozen, spears, unprepared
1.4g-Broccoli, frozen, chopped, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
1.4g-Broccoli, frozen, spears, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
1.4g-Cauliflower, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
1.4g-Cabbage, chinese (pe-tsai), raw
1.4g-Beans, snap, green, raw
1.4g-Squash, summer, scallop, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
1.4g-Lima beans, immature seeds, frozen, fordhook, unprepared
1.4g-Broccoli, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
1.4g-Cucumber, peeled, raw
1.4g-Lima beans, immature seeds, frozen, baby, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
1.4g-Pumpkin, raw
1.3g-Lima beans, immature seeds, frozen, fordhook, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
1.3g-Kale, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
1.3g-Beans, mung, mature seeds, sprouted, canned, drained solids
1.3g-Broccoli, frozen, chopped, unprepared
1.3g-Asparagus, cooked, boiled, drained
1.3g-Kale, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
1.2g-Beans, snap, green, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained without salt
1.2g-Beans, snap, yellow, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
1.2g-Okra, raw
1.2g-Lettuce, cos or romaine, raw
1.2g-Squash, summer, crookneck and straightneck, canned, drained, solid, without salt
1.2g-Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw
1.2g-Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
1.2g-Potatoes, white, flesh and skin, raw
1.2g-Nopales, raw
1.1g-Nopales, cooked, without salt
1.1g-Chard, swiss, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
1.1g-Chard, swiss, raw
1.1g-Rhubarb, raw
1.1g-Rhubarb, frozen, uncooked
1.1g-Turnip greens and turnips, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
1.1g-Asparagus, canned, drained solids
1.1g-Cauliflower, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
1.0g-Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
1.0g-Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
1.0g-Garlic, raw
1.0g-Horseradish-tree, leafy tips, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
1.0g-Jute, potherb, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
1.0g-Artichokes, (globe or french), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
1.0g-Beans, snap, green, canned, no salt added, drained solids
1.0g-Beans, snap, green, canned, regular pack, drained solids
1.0g-Beans, snap, yellow, canned, regular pack, drained solids
0.9g-Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
0.9g-Lima beans, immature seeds, canned, no salt added, solids and liquids
0.9g-Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared
0.9g-Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw
0.9g-Parsley, raw
0.8g-Broccoli, chinese, cooked
0.8g-Artichokes, (globe or french), frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
0.8g-Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
0.8g-Turnip greens, raw
0.8g-Beans, shellie, canned, solids and liquids
0.8g-Lettuce, green leaf, raw
0.8g-Turnip greens, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
0.7g-Chicory greens, raw
0.7g-Pumpkin leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
0.7g-Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties
0.7g-Seaweed, wakame, raw
0.6g-Broccoli raab, cooked
0.6g-Lambsquarters, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
0.6g-Seaweed, irishmoss, raw
0.6g-Beet greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
0.6g-Seaweed, kelp, raw
0.6g-Radicchio, raw
0.6g-Collards, frozen, chopped, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
0.5g-Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
0.5g-Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
0.5g-Beet greens, raw
0.5g-Lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
0.5g-Yam, raw
0.5g-Seaweed, laver, raw
0.5g-Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt
0.5g-Taro, cooked, without salt
0.5g-Lettuce, red leaf, raw
0.5g-Collards, raw
0.4g-Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, cooked, steamed
0.4g-Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
0.4g-Spinach, raw
0.4g-Turnip greens, canned, no salt added
0.4g-Spinach, canned, drained solids
0.4g-Collards, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
0.4g-Taro, raw
0.4g-Poi
0.3g-Broccoli raab, raw
0.3g-Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
0.3g-Mustard greens, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
0.3g-Basil, fresh
0.3g-Avocados, raw, California
0.3g-Seaweed, agar, raw
0.3g-Endive, raw
0.2g-Watercress, raw
0.2g-Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw
0.1g-Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
 
#8 ·
You forgot my soul too.:rofl:
 
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