Baoliandeng fish eat black-shell shrimp, which is miscellaneous and not picky eaters. The food they can eat is small animals smaller than them, vegetables and fish feed. Black-shell shrimp, as a small aquatic animal, is a kind of food they often eat. However, the shell of black-shell shrimp is relatively hard, and it carries germs. Before feeding, it is necessary to remove the shells to avoid scratching the intestines and stomach of the lotus lantern fish. In addition, they should be sterilized to prevent the germs carried by them from infecting the lotus lantern fish. If it is frozen black-shell shrimp, it needs to be thawed before feeding. Avoid the low temperature of frozen bait, which will affect the temperature of water in fish tank and the health of Baoliandeng fish.

Black-shell shrimp is a common animal feed. They are rich in protein, which is helpful for the growth and development of Baoliandeng fish. They also have a lot of calcium in their bodies. Calcium is an important component of bone, which is helpful to the growth of Baoliandeng fish. They also contain astaxanthin. Astaxanthin is an antioxidant, which is also very good for the health of Baoliandeng fish. Black-shell shrimp is a good feed, but it is expensive. In normal feeding, the lotus lantern fish can be properly fed to supplement nutrition.