Does Hikari Oranda really help with wen growth?

[dnalex 13,633]

How do you feed frozen bloodworms? Just thaw a cube and drop them in the tank?

Yes,

Or use a worm feeder cone. Then, you don't even have to thaw.

[waterfaller1 824]

I remember buying Hikari Oranda and was disappointed to find out it was a floating pellet. I do not get why this is so?

I like the Omega One pellets, because the first three ingredients are whole salmon, herring, and shrimp.

[dnalex 13,633]

I remember buying Hikari Oranda and was disappointed to find out it was a floating pellet. I do not get why this is so?

I like the Omega One pellets, because the first three ingredients are whole salmon, herring, and shrimp.

Carole, the Hikari Lionhead is the sinking version of this, and I think it is an amazing food, albeit you do have to be careful to feed adults with even less of this pellet, since it contains a lot more proteins compared to other pellets.

My favorites, in order, are Hikari Lionhead, NLS Thera-A (and goldfish, regular), GC shrimp pellets, Pro-Gold, and Omega One.

[waterfaller1 824]

Ooh I see something I do not know. What is GC shrimp pellets?

[dnalex 13,633]

Ooh I see something I do not know. What is GC shrimp pellets?

Shrimp pellets from goldfishconnection.com. I don't have any other brands to compare to, but my fish love this food.

[waterfaller1 824]

Thanks Alex.

[jmetzger72 6,976]

I remember buying Hikari Oranda and was disappointed to find out it was a floating pellet. I do not get why this is so?

I like the Omega One pellets, because the first three ingredients are whole salmon, herring, and shrimp.

Carole, the Hikari Lionhead is the sinking version of this, and I think it is an amazing food, albeit you do have to be careful to feed adults with even less of this pellet, since it contains a lot more proteins compared to other pellets.

My favorites, in order, are Hikari Lionhead, NLS Thera-A (and goldfish, regular), GC shrimp pellets, Pro-Gold, and Omega One.

These are the foods I use as well (minus the shrimp pellets)

[MexiMike83 96]

What would you guys recommend feeding? I am using the soilent green and the omega one. I will need more food for my two Orandas soon. I believe my fish are adults as they both are between 7 and 8 inches. Sorry OP, I don't want to hijack your thread. Pro gold made my fish gulp at the surface.

[dnalex 13,633]

What would you guys recommend feeding? I am using the soilent green and the omega one. I will need more food for my two Orandas soon. I believe my fish are adults as they both are between 7 and 8 inches. Sorry OP, I don't want to hijack your thread. Pro gold made my fish gulp at the surface.

Jared, tell him!

[jmetzger72 6,976]

What would you guys recommend feeding? I am using the soilent green and the omega one. I will need more food for my two Orandas soon. I believe my fish are adults as they both are between 7 and 8 inches. Sorry OP, I don't want to hijack your thread. Pro gold made my fish gulp at the surface.

I would recommend the Hikari Lionhead (not the Saki or the Oranda formulas). I also like the New Life Spectrum 1mm sinking goldfish pellets. Pro Gold seems to be hit or miss depending on the Particular fish.

[MexiMike83 96]

So you guys don't use soilent green anymore?

[jmetzger72 6,976]

So you guys don't use soilent green anymore?

Yes, I feed Solient Green about 3 times a week. Their Midday meal is their "veggie" time. So, I alternate Red Leaf Lettuce and the SG daily. And as I understand it, the Repashy Super Green is even better for Goldfish than the Solient. I just have a ton of Solient Green to go through before I try the Super Green. And my fish do fine on it.

Oh, and Frozen Bloodworms are good a few times a week, too!

Edited August 17, 2013 by jmetzger72

[jmetzger72 6,976]

In fact here's my weekly menu if that helps:

am = *Pro Gold or New Life Spectrum 1mm pellets alternated daily

midday = Raw Red Leaf Lettuce or Repashy Solient Green alternated daily

pm = Hikari Lionhead or Frozen Bloodworms alternated daily

*My Moor floats on Pro Gold, so I feed her Omega One instead and she is fine.

I do not soak my pellets, cook my lettuce, fast or feed my fish peas. I have had more success by feeding smaller pellets spread throughout the tank and smaller portions in general. I use clips for the lettuce and cone feeders for the bloodworms. All 4 of my fish are 4" without their tails and still growing. They do not have constipation and /or floaty problems.

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Edited August 17, 2013 by jmetzger72

[dnalex 13,633]

In fact here's my weekly menu if that helps:

am = Pro Gold or New Life Spectrum 1mm pellets alternated daily

midday = Raw Red Leaf Lettuce or Repashy Solient Green alternated daily

pm = Hikari Lionhead or Frozen Bloodworms alternated daily

I do not soak my pellets, cook my lettuce, fast or feed my fish peas. I have had more success by feeding smaller pellets spread throughout the tank and smaller portions in general. I use clips for the lettuce and cone feeders for the bloodworms. All 4 of my fish are 4" without their tails and still growing. They do not have constipation and /or floaty problems. My Moor does float on Pro Gold, so I feed her Omega One instead and she is fine.

Jared, you know that this is not complete without the weekly chart!

[jmetzger72 6,976]

In fact here's my weekly menu if that helps:

am = Pro Gold or New Life Spectrum 1mm pellets alternated daily

midday = Raw Red Leaf Lettuce or Repashy Solient Green alternated daily

pm = Hikari Lionhead or Frozen Bloodworms alternated daily

I do not soak my pellets, cook my lettuce, fast or feed my fish peas. I have had more success by feeding smaller pellets spread throughout the tank and smaller portions in general. I use clips for the lettuce and cone feeders for the bloodworms. All 4 of my fish are 4" without their tails and still growing. They do not have constipation and /or floaty problems. My Moor does float on Pro Gold, so I feed her Omega One instead and she is fine.

Jared, you know that this is not complete without the weekly chart!

I got rid of the dry erase board and printed it out on Excel

Edited August 17, 2013 by jmetzger72

[MexiMike83 96]

Oh man. That looks pretty high tech. Lol