Summary of Daphnia Nutritional Value
Daphnia (Dry)
Protein – 50 % of Dry Weight
Fat – 20% to 27 % of Dry Weight
Carbohydrates – 20% - 25% of Dry Weight
Live Daphnia (95% of water)
Protein – 4%
Fat – 0.54%
Carbohydrates – 0.67%
High in Omega 3 – increase growth of fish fry
Why feed daphnia to goldfish? Advantages?
1. Easy to digest and absorb by goldfish
2. Goldfish fry 1st food
3. Increase growth rate for adult and young goldfish fry
4. High in Omega 3
5. High in Protein
6. High in Calcium
7. Colouration Enhancement
8. Can be frozen, meal can be divided separately – Value for Money
