Spirulina for Fish

Spirulina is a very good fish food, it is fed to fish mixed with wheat germ for improved health and as well as color. In 1978, it was discovered that Spirulina had some advantageous effects to fishes when mixed with their food. More than 20 years have been spent in research on this plant and its benefits as fish food.

Spirulina in 1978

A new fish food has been found that had some positive effect on the color and health of the fish. The new food is a plant that is grown in water and is called Spirulina. This plant has been experimented and developed in laboratories testing Marine Life in Nigata. This plant is believed to have a enormous content of carotenoid color pigment that affects fishes greatly. Spiruliina has been developed as food in the Republic of Chad in Central Africa for many years.

Examination of Spirulina

Spirulina contains 8% fat, 16% carbohydrate, 71% protein and other vitamins. It is believed to be high protein food, and it has a good digestibility and other components perfect for fish. One of the great features of Spirulina is that it is very easy to harvest and develop. It is a very different kind of algae compared to Chlorella and other plants. A test was conducted on Goldfish using Spirulina and it has been found that it provides Zeaxanthin that changes the color pigment in fish. It has been proved that Spirulina is not only good for humans but also animals and other sea creatures. It is normally mixed with wheat germ to feed the fish. Spirulina is fed to fishes after many of research and experiments, it is considered to be completely safe and healthy.