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Fish Food
Shop fish food for every aquarium fish, guppies, bettas, goldfish, flowerhorns, arowanas and tropical community fish, from trusted brands like Tetra, Taiyo, Boltz and Growel. Whether you are searching for food for pet fish, browsing by fish food name, or simply searching fish food near me or a fish food shop near me, or even food for pet fish near me, without wanting the trip, this is the full range in one place, with fast delivery across India wherever you are.
Everyday Flakes and Pellets
For most home aquariums, a good flake or pellet food covers daily feeding on its own. Tetra TetraMin Complete at Rs 250 is the most widely trusted all-round tropical fish flake, formulated to reduce waste and support colour and vitality. Taiyo Tropical Flake at Rs 280 and Taiyo Grow at Rs 96 are strong budget-friendly staples for a community tank. If you have very small fish or a nano tank, Tetra TetraMin Mini Granules at Rs 375 gives you the same complete nutrition in a smaller bite size.
Food for Specific Fish: Guppy, Betta, Goldfish and More
Different species genuinely benefit from a tailored formula, not just a marketing label. If you are comparing food names for pet fish by species, here is how to match one to your tank.
- Guppies: Taiyo Guppy Bit at Rs 81 and Tetra Complete Guppy Food at Rs 250 are both formulated for guppies specifically, supporting their colour and fin health.
- Betta fish: Growel Intan Betta Pellets at Rs 105 is sized and formulated for betta feeding habits.
- Goldfish: Tetra Premium Gold Colour at Rs 350 and Tetra Gold Exotic at Rs 410 both support the vivid colour goldfish are prized for.
- Flowerhorn: Taiyo Hi Red Flower Horn Food at Rs 192 is formulated to enhance the breed's distinctive head growth and colour.
- Arowana: Taiyo Pro Rich Arowana Food at Rs 494 is a premium formula for this larger, more demanding species.
- Cichlids: Tetra Cichlid XL Sticks at Rs 1,150 is sized for larger cichlid species that need a bigger, more filling pellet.
Freeze-Dried Treats and Protein Boosts for Fish
Beyond daily staples, occasional protein-rich treats support growth and add variety. Boltz Freeze Dried Blood Worms at Rs 540 is a genuine favourite for adding natural protein, and Growel Intan Faux Worm Sticks at Rs 186 offers a similar worm-shaped feeding format at a lower price. These work well mixed into a regular flake or pellet routine a few times a week, not as a full daily replacement.
How to Feed Your Fish in the Right Way?
How you feed fish food at home matters almost as much as what you feed. Overfeeding is the single most common mistake new fish keepers make, since uneaten food fouls the water and can harm fish health more than underfeeding ever would.
- Feed only what your fish can finish in two to three minutes, once or twice a day.
- Can fish go 4 days without food? Yes, most healthy adult fish can comfortably go 3 to 4 days without feeding, and some species manage a week or more. This is genuinely useful to know before a short trip, though it is not something to make a regular habit of.
- Can we give rice to fish? A tiny amount of plain, well-cooked rice occasionally will not harm most fish, but it offers very little nutrition and can cloud the water if overfed. It should never replace proper fish food.
- Can we give biscuits to fish? No, this is best avoided. Biscuits are high in salt, sugar and processed ingredients that fish are not built to digest, and they break down quickly in water, fouling the tank.
- If you travel often or simply want consistent feeding, the QPets Automatic Aquarium Feeder at Rs 1,654 dispenses set portions on a schedule, removing the guesswork and the overfeeding risk entirely.
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The full range at a glance, across every brand, species and price point.
| Product | From |
|---|---|
| Taiyo Guppy Bit Fish Food | Rs 81 |
| Taiyo Grow Fish Food | Rs 96 |
| Growel Intan Faux Worm Sticks | Rs 186 |
| Taiyo Hi Red Flower Horn Fish Food | Rs 192 |
| Tetra Bits Complete Fish Food | Rs 225 |
| Tetra Complete Guppy Fish Food | Rs 250 |
| Tetra TetraMin Complete Tropical Fish Food | Rs 250 |
| Taiyo Tropical Flake Fish Food | Rs 280 |
| Taiyo Special Aquarium Fish Food | Rs 302 |
| Tetra Premium Gold Colour Fish Food | Rs 350 |
| Boltz Healthy Fish Food | Rs 359 |
| Tetra Gold Exotic Fish Food | Rs 410 |
| Taiyo Pro Rich Arowana Fish Food | Rs 494 |
| Boltz Freeze Dried Blood Worms | Rs 540 |
| Tetra Cichlid XL Sticks Fish Food | Rs 1,150 |
| QPets Automatic Aquarium Feeder | Rs 1,654 |
Reconfirm current prices before publishing, since these shift with promotions and pack size.
How to Choose the Right Fish Food
Even searches like fish food price 1 kg or fish food under 50 point to the same underlying question: how much should you spend? Our entry point starts at a genuinely accessible Rs 81, close to that budget range, and most everyday staples stay well under Rs 300, so best food for pet fish rarely means the most expensive option.
- What species do you keep? A general community tank does fine on a complete flake like Tetra TetraMin. Guppies, bettas, goldfish, flowerhorns, arowanas, and cichlids all benefit from a species-specific formula.
- Flakes, pellets, or sticks? Flakes suit smaller community fish that feed near the surface. Pellets and sticks work better for larger or bottom-feeding fish.
- Daily food or a treat? A complete flake or pellet should be the daily staple. Freeze-dried worms and similar treats are a supplement, not a replacement.
- Want more consistency? An automatic feeder removes the guesswork, especially useful if feeding times vary or you travel.
Why Buy Fish Food from Supertails
Every product here is 100% genuine, sourced through authorised channels, and includes every major aquarium fish food brand so that you can shop by species and budget in one place. We deliver quickly across India.
Shop genuine Tetra, Taiyo, Boltz and more, from Rs 81, with fast delivery across India, only on Supertails.
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FAQs
How do I take care of my pet fish?
Keep the tank clean with regular partial water changes, maintain a stable temperature suited to your species, avoid overcrowding, and feed a complete, species-appropriate food in small amounts once or twice a day rather than one large feeding.
How to feed a fish at home?
Feed only what your fish can finish within two to three minutes, once or twice a day. Overfeeding is the most common mistake, since leftover food fouls the water. A complete flake or pellet food covers daily needs for most community fish.
Can fish go 4 days without food?
Yes, most healthy adult fish can comfortably go 3 to 4 days without food, and some species manage even longer. This is useful to know before a short trip, though regular consistent feeding is best for normal care.
Can we give rice to fish?
A tiny amount of plain, well-cooked rice occasionally will not harm most fish, but it has little nutritional value and can cloud the water if overfed. It should never replace proper fish food.
Can we give biscuits to fish?
No, biscuits are high in salt, sugar and processed ingredients fish cannot digest well, and they break down quickly in water, fouling the tank. Stick to a proper fish food formula instead.
Is there an alternative food for pet fish besides flakes?
Yes. Pellets, sticks and freeze-dried treats like blood worms are all valid alternatives to flakes, and some fish, particularly bottom feeders and larger species, do better on pellets or sticks than flakes. Rotating in an occasional protein treat alongside a daily staple is a good practice, not just an alternative for its own sake.