Baby fish, also known as fish larvae or fry, primarily eat plankton in the ocean.
Plankton is a broad term encompassing various microscopic organisms drifting in water. For baby fish, plankton serves as an essential first food source, providing the necessary nutrients for growth and development. The video references specifically name phytoplankton (algae) as a food source, indicating that plant-based plankton is part of the baby fish diet. The video also mentions "farm to table operation just for our raging fish."
Here's a breakdown:
- Plankton: A general term for tiny organisms that drift in the water. It includes both phytoplankton (plant-like plankton) and zooplankton (animal-like plankton).
- Phytoplankton: Microscopic algae that form the base of the aquatic food web.
- Zooplankton: Tiny animals, including larval stages of larger animals and other small organisms that feed on phytoplankton or other zooplankton.
The specific type of plankton consumed by baby fish depends on several factors, including the species of fish and the availability of different types of plankton in their environment.
