dnalex 13,633 Posted August 16, 2013 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. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterfaller1 824 Posted August 16, 2013 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. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dnalex 13,633 Posted August 16, 2013 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. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterfaller1 824 Posted August 16, 2013 Ooh I see something I do not know. What is GC shrimp pellets? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dnalex 13,633 Posted August 16, 2013 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. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterfaller1 824 Posted August 16, 2013 Thanks Alex. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmetzger72 6,976 Posted August 16, 2013 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) 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MexiMike83 96 Posted August 17, 2013 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. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dnalex 13,633 Posted August 17, 2013 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! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmetzger72 6,976 Posted August 17, 2013 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. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MexiMike83 96 Posted August 17, 2013 So you guys don't use soilent green anymore? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmetzger72 6,976 Posted August 17, 2013 (edited) 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 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmetzger72 6,976 Posted August 17, 2013 (edited) 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. . Edited August 17, 2013 by jmetzger72 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dnalex 13,633 Posted August 17, 2013 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! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmetzger72 6,976 Posted August 17, 2013 (edited) 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 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MexiMike83 96 Posted August 17, 2013 Oh man. That looks pretty high tech. Lol 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites