Question: Is it okay to not feed shrimp or tropical fish for 3-4 days?
Answer: Yes, it is perfectly fine! 😊
You do not need to worry about not feeding ornamental shrimp or tropical fish for about 3 to 4 days.
When feeding your aquarium inhabitants, the most important factor is to give them the appropriate amount based on the tank size and the number of individuals (stocking density).
Giving too much food will actually cause the water to become dirty and break down the water quality. This leads to the release of toxins, such as ammonia, which can severely harm your ornamental shrimp, tropical fish, guppies, and other aquatic life.
If you know the correct amount for your specific tank and population size, feeding them every day is perfectly fine. However, for those who are new to the aquarium hobby (aquascaping or fish/shrimp keeping), it is actually much better to feed the animals just once every 3 to 4 days. 😊
