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Can you over feed fish?
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MichaelScott
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i usually feed mine once or twice at most a week they are fine
string_bean00
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fat fuckin fishies
A: What kind of fish?
B: Yes, too much food will cause them to shit more. And the more they shit the higher the nitrate levels in your water. High nitrate levels is certain death for fishies.
B: Yes, too much food will cause them to shit more. And the more they shit the higher the nitrate levels in your water. High nitrate levels is certain death for fishies.
Angel said:
i've never see any fish at the gym so my guess is that they are not prone to retain fat in problem areas...
I've heard the saying "don't overfeed fish or they will die" many times, but I've never tried the experiment myself, nor have I personally ever had fish.
Puddle's post is the most explainatory and makes the most sense. I always wondered why they said not to overfeed fish... implying they get fat and explode or something.
Puddle's post is the most explainatory and makes the most sense. I always wondered why they said not to overfeed fish... implying they get fat and explode or something.
MichaelScott
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i think it is due to overeating and their digestive area gets messed up, they eat until food is gone, i dont think they understand that they are full. hope that makes some sense
MichaelScott
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well i dont
MichaelScott
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thats what she said
Feeding
Common flake fish foodLike most fish, goldfish are opportunistic feeders. When an excess of food is offered, they will produce more waste and feces, partly due to incomplete digestion of protein. Overfed fish can sometimes be recognized by feces trailing from their cloaca. Goldfish need only be fed as much food as they can consume in one to two minutes, and no more than twice a day. Extreme overfeeding can be fatal, typically by bursting of the intestines. This happens most often with selectively bred goldfish, which have a convoluted intestinal tract as opposed to a straight one in common goldfish. Novice fishkeepers who have newly purchased ryukin, fantail, oranda, lionhead or other fancy goldfish will need to watch their fish carefully for a few days, as it is important to know how much the goldfish will eat in a couple minutes of time. They also die without eating in a week.
Special goldfish food has a lower protein and higher carbohydrate content. It is sold in two consistencies - flakes that float at the top of the aquarium, and pellets that sink slowly to the bottom.
Goldfish enthusiasts will supplement this diet with shelled peas (with outer skins removed), blanched green leafy vegetables, and bloodworms. Young goldfish also benefit from the addition of brine shrimp to their diet. As with all animals, individual goldfish will display varied food preferences. In any case, it is better to feed them a variety of foods listed above.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldfish
Common flake fish foodLike most fish, goldfish are opportunistic feeders. When an excess of food is offered, they will produce more waste and feces, partly due to incomplete digestion of protein. Overfed fish can sometimes be recognized by feces trailing from their cloaca. Goldfish need only be fed as much food as they can consume in one to two minutes, and no more than twice a day. Extreme overfeeding can be fatal, typically by bursting of the intestines. This happens most often with selectively bred goldfish, which have a convoluted intestinal tract as opposed to a straight one in common goldfish. Novice fishkeepers who have newly purchased ryukin, fantail, oranda, lionhead or other fancy goldfish will need to watch their fish carefully for a few days, as it is important to know how much the goldfish will eat in a couple minutes of time. They also die without eating in a week.
Special goldfish food has a lower protein and higher carbohydrate content. It is sold in two consistencies - flakes that float at the top of the aquarium, and pellets that sink slowly to the bottom.
Goldfish enthusiasts will supplement this diet with shelled peas (with outer skins removed), blanched green leafy vegetables, and bloodworms. Young goldfish also benefit from the addition of brine shrimp to their diet. As with all animals, individual goldfish will display varied food preferences. In any case, it is better to feed them a variety of foods listed above.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldfish
Don’t overfeed the fish
Overfeeding is a significant contributor to excess nitrates and other undesirable wastes, such as phosphates.
Where Do Nitrites Come From?
Nitrates are a by-product of nitrite conjugation during the latter stages of the nitrogen cycle, and will be present in some degree in all aquariums. Detritus, decaying plant material, dirty filters, over-feeding, and over-stocking the tank, all contribute to increased production of nitrates.
http://freshaquarium.about.com/od/watercare/a/nitrates.htm
Overfeeding is a significant contributor to excess nitrates and other undesirable wastes, such as phosphates.
Where Do Nitrites Come From?
Nitrates are a by-product of nitrite conjugation during the latter stages of the nitrogen cycle, and will be present in some degree in all aquariums. Detritus, decaying plant material, dirty filters, over-feeding, and over-stocking the tank, all contribute to increased production of nitrates.
http://freshaquarium.about.com/od/watercare/a/nitrates.htm
MichaelScott
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sounds pretty close to what i said so there Pick_thesesamoth said:Feeding
Common flake fish foodLike most fish, goldfish are opportunistic feeders. When an excess of food is offered, they will produce more waste and feces, partly due to incomplete digestion of protein. Overfed fish can sometimes be recognized by feces trailing from their cloaca. Goldfish need only be fed as much food as they can consume in one to two minutes, and no more than twice a day. Extreme overfeeding can be fatal, typically by bursting of the intestines. This happens most often with selectively bred goldfish, which have a convoluted intestinal tract as opposed to a straight one in common goldfish. Novice fishkeepers who have newly purchased ryukin, fantail, oranda, lionhead or other fancy goldfish will need to watch their fish carefully for a few days, as it is important to know how much the goldfish will eat in a couple minutes of time. They also die without eating in a week.
Special goldfish food has a lower protein and higher carbohydrate content. It is sold in two consistencies - flakes that float at the top of the aquarium, and pellets that sink slowly to the bottom.
Goldfish enthusiasts will supplement this diet with shelled peas (with outer skins removed), blanched green leafy vegetables, and bloodworms. Young goldfish also benefit from the addition of brine shrimp to their diet. As with all animals, individual goldfish will display varied food preferences. In any case, it is better to feed them a variety of foods listed above.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldfish
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heatherrae
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The more you feed them, the nastier the water gets. Nitrates -- bleh. Feed them a TINY amount per fish once per day.
My daughter got a goldfish from some Birthday party she went to FOUR years ago. She still has the freaking thing and it won't die! wtf? She feeds it everyday though. Not much, just once and she may forget some days but not many. Definately once per day though. 4 years and counting. Little fish bowl too. We change the water pretty often because it does get cloudy after a while. Damn lonely fish.
We have a fake fish in there too, to keep her company.
Her name is Goldie.
We have a fake fish in there too, to keep her company.
Her name is Goldie.
stephen4327
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stephen4327
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