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== About Feeder Fish ==<br />
Feeder fish are a category of fish which are commonly used to feed animals such as large predatory fish, frogs, turtles, and other predatory aquatic or semi-aquatic animals.<br />
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The most common forms of feeder fish are [[Guppies]], [[Rosy Red]]s and [[Goldfish]]. These fish are typically purchased in bulk for less then or around $0.10 (USD) per item.<br />
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Many of these fish will readily reproduce in the home aquarium. A breeding tank for these feeder fish can yield a constant supply of feeder fish for just the cost of filtration and food. Details on breeding a species of feeder fish can be found on that fish's information page.<br />
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It must be noted that feeder fish must be used with care. Store bought feeder fish are often badly bred and may have [[diseases]] and [[parasites]]. If you feed your pet feeder fish it's healthier and less expensive to raise your own.<br />
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Feeder fish should also not be fed as a staple, especially Goldfish as they have a heavy fat content and contain [[Thiaminase]]. Freshwater feeder fish must not be fed to Saltwater Fish at any point, they will offer little nutrition to Saltwater Fish and can lead to liver problems.<br />
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== Legality ==<br />
*Feeding live fish to another pet is illegal or disapproved of in some countries. Please check your local laws and regulations.<br />
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===Allowed or Approved of===<br />
United States of America, Canada, Australia<br />
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===Not Allowed or Disapproved of===<br />
Great Britain, Ireland<br />
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== Links ==<br />
*[[w:Feeder fish|Feeder Fish]] on Wikipedia<br />
*[http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/welfare/act/index.htm UK Animal Welfare Act 2006] by [[Defra]]<br />
*[http://www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=148384 Feeder Fish Mini-faq: The Pros And Cons] - a discussion on the use of Feeder Fish<br />
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