Guest queentut Posted May 6, 2005 Share Posted May 6, 2005 so i am about to start a job where i will be gone 5 days a week, and i was wondering if i put my goldfish on a regimen of eating once a week? i have a 10 gallon tank with 2 2 inch commons and one1 1 1/2 inch fantail. just ending cycling. (nitrites are still sort of high) they have 3 different types of plants in there, but they don't really munch on the plants much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Ranchugirl Posted May 6, 2005 Regular Member Share Posted May 6, 2005 Fish generally do fine if they are not fed for a few days, but it shouldn't happen all the time. They rely on the food for proper nutrition, especially younger fish. Once a week feedings on a a regular basis isn't all that good for them, they'll have a hard time growing, and are more prone to illness. Although I can imagine once they get really hungry that they'll change their minds about the plants they have in. With a plentiful supply of plants you might get away with it for a while. Did you consider having somebody trustworthy feed them maybe every 2. day or so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member GoldfishGoddess Posted May 6, 2005 Regular Member Share Posted May 6, 2005 Andrea is right, if you could find someone you really trust to come feed them that would be great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Wynkin Posted May 7, 2005 Regular Member Share Posted May 7, 2005 I also agree that once a week feedings on a regular basis would not be good for the fish at all. Here is an idea: a good quality automatic feeder. Make sure it is reliable, I have heard that some malfunction but if those may be the cheaper ones. Does anyone use an automatic feeder and have good results? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest queentut Posted May 7, 2005 Share Posted May 7, 2005 what if i put something like duckweed in the tank? will they nibble on that? are there any goldfish tank plants specifically designed for eating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member smack536 Posted May 8, 2005 Regular Member Share Posted May 8, 2005 i hear that the automatic feeders work pretty well, my neighbor has tropicals and uses it when he goes away, and likes it...he says he bought it at mmm...it holds a weeks worth of food, mayube try that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ryukingirl793 Posted May 9, 2005 Regular Member Share Posted May 9, 2005 I think cabomba is a good feeding plant. I got some and realized my goldies swiftly took care of it. Only after did the pet store lady tell me it was specifically for feeding fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Raith Posted May 10, 2005 Regular Member Share Posted May 10, 2005 cambobas are soooooo cool. no way anyone should be feeding their GF that. smack gave me some and im inlove with them. SO BEAUTIFUL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jmp6161987 Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 I don't think automatic feeders (electronic ones) can be useful but vacation feeders (the fun-shaped ones) are much better for tropical fish and should not be used regularly because the food is of lower quality. I agree that feeding should be done more than once or twice a week...and may I also suggest a larger tank if that's possible? I wouldn't want to split the guys up but I personally would prefer more space Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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