Fluffy 477 Posted February 17, 2013 Would really love advise from veteran GF keepers. My two little Goldies are now eating Repashy and love it. Should I continue supplementing with bloodworms and peas? If so, how much and how often? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sarajo 566 Posted February 17, 2013 Yep you can feed repashy as a staple and feed bloodworms/veggies a few times a week if you'd like 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THUNDER 80 Posted February 17, 2013 Yup. Provide them all options to enjoy various meals. Mine have 5 options on their menu. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmetzger72 6,976 Posted February 17, 2013 Yes to the bloodworms. Particularly if they have wens. They need that kind of protein to reach full hood potential. I would recommend a variety of foods including High-quality sinking pellets, Repashy, Spirulina Brine Shrimp, Romaine Lettuce, Bloodworms and Peas. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fluffy 477 Posted February 17, 2013 Thank you for the advice. I want them to be happy, healthy and growing. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dnalex 13,633 Posted February 17, 2013 I am not a huge fan of peas (for me or for my fish lol), but there is no reason for them not to be used as the occasional treat. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THUNDER 80 Posted February 17, 2013 Alex, I also hate peas. I don't eat veggies. Never have since I was old enough to not be forced. I guess sometime in the 5th grade, maybe earlier. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evening 102 Posted February 17, 2013 I don't care for peas, although my goldfish seem to love them. I can't imagine they're bad for them either. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koko 14,340 Posted February 17, 2013 I don't care for peas, although my goldfish seem to love them. I can't imagine they're bad for them either. I loved sweet peas 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adnan 596 Posted February 18, 2013 I feed my goldies twice of the day- morning and evening plus one day with out food. Every evening my gold fish get only peas and it seems that they are happy and healthy 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrea 23 Posted February 18, 2013 I am not a huge fan of peas (for me or for my fish lol), but there is no reason for them not to be used as the occasional treat. May I ask why? For your fish not you lol, I understand that as I'm a sometime I like peas and sometimes I hate them kinda person 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dnalex 13,633 Posted February 18, 2013 I am not a huge fan of peas (for me or for my fish lol), but there is no reason for them not to be used as the occasional treat. May I ask why? For your fish not you lol, I understand that as I'm a sometime I like peas and sometimes I hate them kinda person Here is a fantastic article from Mr. Hopkins, on food http://www.raingarden.us/feeding.pdf I agree with him that when giving your fish something with a high protein content, it's better if it's an aquatic source. The idea is that it's important to feed foods with a certain level of protein, but the right kind of proteins. This is thought to be the reason why blood worms are so good for goldfish, because it contains the right stuff. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adnan 596 Posted February 18, 2013 I am not a huge fan of peas (for me or for my fish lol), but there is no reason for them not to be used as the occasional treat. May I ask why? For your fish not you lol, I understand that as I'm a sometime I like peas and sometimes I hate them kinda person Here is a fantastic article from Mr. Hopkins, on food http://www.raingarden.us/feeding.pdf I agree with him that when giving your fish something with a high protein content, it's better if it's an aquatic source. The idea is that it's important to feed foods with a certain level of protein, but the right kind of proteins. This is thought to be the reason why blood worms are so good for goldfish, because it contains the right stuff. That is great info! Thank you for sharing @dnalex! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillyn17 740 Posted February 19, 2013 (edited) Thank you for the advice. I want them to be happy, healthy and growing. I shouldn't think fish are any different to humans Fluffy......sensible "variety" is probably the "spice" of their lives also !! Edited February 19, 2013 by Phillyn17 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dankriscurly 43 Posted March 15, 2013 Hey there's always this issue... When u tried to save cost & DIY... u ended up spending more & it dont look pro LoL I would buy the perfect fit; new & worry free It might cost more but sure it will beautified yr setup 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dnalex 13,633 Posted March 15, 2013 Hey there's always this issue...When u tried to save cost & DIY... u ended up spending more & it dont look pro LoL I would buy the perfect fit; new & worry free It might cost more but sure it will beautified yr setup I disagree completely with the idea that when people save cost & DIY, they end up spending more & "it don't look pro" This is a gross generalization, and does not represent what is true. Surely some of these cost saving DIY projects don't look so good, but there are tons that look amazing and are better than any pro might produce. Try looking up the DIY things done by shakaho, Sakura, and Courtney, to name a few. I challenge you to call them ugly, or non-functional, and "don't look pro." Things you buy ready made that cost a ton don't necessarily fit well or work well, either. Examples of that can too be found on the forum. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dankriscurly 43 Posted March 15, 2013 Yes I believe everyone in this forum must be real gd at diy project I will never challenge that! Keen to see more nice stuff ard.. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dnalex 13,633 Posted March 15, 2013 Yes I believe everyone in this forum must be real gd at diy project I will never challenge that! Keen to see more nice stuff ard.. Not everyone, because I am certainly incapable of DIY. I don't even attempt them. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
