Live Food.

Wheatfish like to eat live food, like fish bugs, earthworms, small fish, shrimp and other food it will eat, but because the wheatfish's body size is relatively small, so feed it food size is not too big. The McSpike will also eat mosquito larvae, fish eggs and plankton in the water, so not feeding it at normal times will keep it alive and well, and it will clean up food scraps in the tank.

In life you can also give the whelkfish, eat fresh vegetable leaves, bread crumbs and other food, can promote its growth, is to cut the food a little smaller in advance, so as not to eat in its small mouth.

How long is the lifespan of a whelk?

Wheatheads are an ornamental fish. They are still relatively hardy. For some wild species, their lifespan is generally longer, usually between 5-6 years. However, their lifespan is also affected by environmental factors. If they live in polluted waters, they will also have a shorter lifespan and can easily die from diseases.

The Wheatfish can live for 3 to 4 years, and it is very resilient, adapting quickly to various environments. It is a small fish that lives in freshwater and is often found in areas with lots of water and grass. McSpike is very flexible and good character, and can be mixed with a lot of fish, is not too many.