A nutritious and easy-to-make flaky fish food recipe for your aquatic friends.
Steam the fish fillet for 10-15 minutes until cooked thoroughly.
Boil the shrimp for 5-7 minutes until pink and cooked through.
Blanch spinach in boiling water for 1 minute. Then, immediately plunge into ice water to stop cooking. Drain and chop finely
Combine the cooked fish, shrimp, and spinach in a food processor. Blend until a smooth paste forms.
Dissolve the gelatin in 250ml of warm water, according to package instructions. Let it bloom for 5 minutes
Pour the gelatin mixture into the blended fish mixture. Mix thoroughly
Spread the mixture thinly and evenly onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Dehydrate the fish food in a dehydrator or oven at the lowest setting (around 135-145°F or 52-63°C) for 4-6 hours, or until completely dry and brittle.
Once dried, break the fish food sheet into small flakes and store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place
You can adjust the amount of each ingredient to cater to the specific dietary needs of your fish.
For added nutrients, consider adding spirulina, fish oil, or vitamins to the mixture.
Make sure to dry the fish food completely to prevent mold growth.
Store the fish food flakes in an airtight container in a cool, dry place to maintain freshness.