mygoldfishmylife 51 Posted February 23, 2013 When i try to, the food either goes away when i put my hand in the water or the fish never come by me 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldenSpoiledRotten 6,786 Posted February 23, 2013 Sakura has a video here on this. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodoba 2,980 Posted February 23, 2013 What are you feeding with? Soaking with garlic will attract the goldies faster. Blanched veggies are normally easier to hold onto and don't degrade as fast as gel food 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mygoldfishmylife 51 Posted February 23, 2013 I feed them peas and pellets. Can i just get any type of veggie, wash it and cut it up and feed them? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodoba 2,980 Posted February 23, 2013 Any vegetable but pay special caution to any type of cabbage (broccoli, califlower, asparagus etc). If it can cause gas in humans it'll cause gas in goldfish, that can cause floatiness in some fish. Also try to shell anything that needs shelled (beans, peas, etc) Any other vegetable is alright, blanch it for a few second with boiling water or in the microwave so it is presoftened so the fish don't have as much trouble ripping it off 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fantailfan1 26,742 Posted February 23, 2013 Especially when you're training them to hand feed, you'll want something with a strong irresistible smell. Like Una suggested, garlic should get their attention . .. Good luck. Keep in mind, once they are used to hand feeding, anytime you put your hand in the tank (WCs, tank rearranging/decorating/planting, etc) they will be right there nibbling you! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Avepico 184 Posted February 23, 2013 I have had some luck training mine to hand feed and the one thing I recommend is patience. Most likely their experience with hands in the tank has been some sort of commotion (moving things around, trying to catch them, etc...) and they need to get used to the hand being something good. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banjo123 1 Posted February 23, 2013 What are you going to feed it? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mygoldfishmylife 51 Posted February 24, 2013 (edited) Sakura has a video here on this. That's a great video! Thanks. What are you feeding with? Soaking with garlic will attract the goldies faster. Blanched veggies are normally easier to hold onto and don't degrade as fast as gel food I just rub garlic on my hand, right? Edited February 24, 2013 by mygoldfishmylife 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldenSpoiledRotten 6,786 Posted February 24, 2013 I just rub garlic on my hand, right? The garlic goes on the food. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orandatchi 210 Posted February 24, 2013 Otherwise, the goldfish won't be going after the food. They'll be going after you. So you better count your fingers afterwards if you rub it on your fingers! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LovelyChaos 869 Posted February 24, 2013 I usually add garlic to the water I am blanching the food in. This way it soaks in (: 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
