Invert and Fish Nutrition

Question 1

Captive invertebrate nutrition is based on?

Answer 1

May change through the life cyclesDiversity in feeding strategiesDiet: MouthpartsNatural historyGut structure

Question 2

Invertebrate feeding strategies

Answer 2

Solids carnivoryLiquid carnivoryOmnivorySolid herbivory Liquid herbivory

Question 3

Artificial diet is best for?

Answer 3

Standardizing requirements, methods, storage, Avoiding disease/infection

Question 4

Natural is best for?

Answer 4

-predators requiring movement to stimulate feedingAnimals for reintroduction programs

Question 5

Insect requirements

Answer 5

Many require symbionts for digestion

Question 6

Key issues regarding insect nutrition

Answer 6

HydrationPesticides/chemicalsDiets for gut-loading vs optimal health and reproductionFeeding neonatesNutritional supportive therapy

Question 7

Captive fish nutrition: fish ecology?

Answer 7

Low energy requirementsNo energy for thermoregulation High feed conversion efficiencyMostly carnivores - carp is an herbivore

Question 8

Fish nutrient requirements

Answer 8

ProteinCarbsFatsVitaminsMinerals

Question 9

Live food items offer?

Answer 9

Bio security-vendor selection-quarantine-cultural establishment

Question 10

Feeding mixed species exhibits consider?

Answer 10

Times feedingsLayered delivery method

Question 11

Nutritionally complete foods

Answer 11

PelletsMoist feedsFlake feedsGel feeds

Question 12

Pellets

Answer 12

Steam pelleting -sinkExtrusion - floatCrumbling- smaller pellets

Question 13

Moist feeds

Answer 13

Refrigerated or frozen

Question 14

Flake feeds

Answer 14

Dried and sliced moist

Question 15

Gel diets

Answer 15

Powdered mix