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Diets should be palatable, free from contamination, and of sufficient quantity and quality. They should mimic wild diets where possible and provide variety and enrichment. Consideration should be given to the species, life stage, size, body condition, reproductive state, and/or disease state of each individual.

Diet formulation involves matching food items with the specific requirements of the animal, where known. Many diet formulation software programs are available to assist with calculations, although consultation with an animal nutritionist is recommended for interpretation. However, most of the research has been on commercially important cultured teleosts. Research on the nutrient requirements of marine teleosts and elasmobranchs is lacking. It is likely that aquarium diets for fish can be greatly improved through more published research.