Is there a regiment one could follow to get an idea of how to optimize your fish feeding?

I am not sure if I am feeding enough feed to our perch. I have read a few times about hydrating feed. How do people hydrate their feed? How do you know how much to feed with out creating a problem with water quality?

I have seen some pictures of fish on here that look like footballs. Ours are not footballs and when we cleaned them up to eat they had very little in their bellys.

Maybe folks can share their feeding program. Times of day, water temps, and how long they feed in the year. Type of feed and hydration tips.

I have farmed pigs, and beef but this fish thing is crazy new.

Cheers Don.

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