species of exotic tropical fish, algae are an essential part
of the diet. Spirulina promises five benefits for healthy aquarium fish:
1) great profile of natural vitamins and minerals, 2) rich in mucoproteins
for healthy skin, 3) phycocyanin for reduced obesity and
better health, 4) essential fatty acids for proper organ development,
5) rich in natural coloring agents such as carotenoids. Feeding this
algae will result in beautiful, healthy and longer lived tropical fish.2
Spirulina will not grow in the aquarium tank. Hobbyists can find
floating flake food enriched with spirulina in many pet shops. Tablets
dropped into an aquarium can create excitement. Some hobbyists use
frozen food or make their own homemade fish foods. Public aquariums
use spirulina to feed marine fish and invertebrates, and to raise
daphnia and brine shrimp to feed to their fish.