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The recommended food shape depends on the eating habits of the fish. Some species search for food at the surface, others in the middle water layers, and yet other ones near the bottom. The preferred eating habit can often be recognized by the body shape of the fish: Correct food form Fish with straight back, a mouth directed upwards and a dorsal fin shifted backwards dwell at the water surface. Hatchetfish are typical examples. Food flakes and FD food organ- isms floating at the surface are ideal for these fish species. Fish with bended dorsal and ventral contours plus a mouth facing forwards dwell in the mid- dle water layers. This includes many cichlids, characins and barbs. They prefer to eat granulated food floating in the water. They will also nibble enthusiastically at food tablets attached to the aquarium glass. Bottom fish have a flat belly and a mouth directed downwards. Well-known members of this group include many catfish and loach species. Food tablets and chips are best suited for them. 88