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My Arowana only eats live fish. What should I feed it instead?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Fish | Loach

I recently bought rtg arrowana but it isn't taking any food i tried dry shrimp but it didn't feed on them but it just feed on live fish..... What should I do so that it feeds on dry shrimp

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on December 22nd, 2019

Thanks for reaching out about Arrow. Dried shrimp is an inappropriate diet for fish as low in calcium (no bones), high in phosphorus. Being dried, many other nutrients (vitamins) are destroyed. A commercial pellet in addition to whole fish is recommended. Monitor water quality as healthy water is important for a healthy fish. Good luck.

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