"Mellie101" wrote in message
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Hello to everybody. Just a quick question to ask about 'floating
pellets' for goldfish. Does this not go against everything I have ever
read about feeding goldfish? Would this not encourage swim bladder
problems? I went to my local Petco and they were the only pellets I
could find. Very confused.

Going on Vacation soon for 2 weeks and was going to get an automatic
feeder for the 55g. Problem there is my Ryukin is suffering from what
I guess is constipation as she floats on and off. I starve one day a
week and have cut feeding down. So I thought that maybe I'll just get
my friend to come over a few times during my vacation and give them a
measured amount. The problem I now have is my single fry. He will be
about 7-9 weeks old by then so think that he might be a bit young for
infrequent feeding. Was also worried about his water changes. The 55g
will be done before we go away and my friend is going to take a couple
of gallons off and add some aged water in there. The Fluval is so good
that I have faith it will be ok for the 2 weeks. The little 10g with
the fry in will have a filter working by then but as he is so small I
am worried about her scooping him up. Feel like a new mom. I suppose
5 weeks from now he is going to be a whole lot bigger so am probably
worrying prematurely.

Any help with this neuroticism greatly recieved
Mellie


****only my opinion***
Every thing I have ever read said that goldfish, especially the type we have
are prone to swimmers bladder, in which case eating flakes from the top is
bad because they are taking in air which adds to the problem, I started
using wardley goldfish crumbles (slow sinking) it goes down rather quick and
they eat it on the way down and off the bottom, seem to like it a lot, I
still do give flakes because of verity but only a couple times a week, then
at least 1-2 times a week I try giving them pea's and it seems to be working
out pretty good for them. I do pea's either the day before or the day I am
doing water changes, just to be safe as not to file the tank to much. On the
other hand before having that info I used to always feed my goldfish flakes
and never had a problem. The only problem with the sinking food is if they
dont eat it all and it rots in the gravel and they then eat it they can get
sick, I have never seen mine miss or leave a piece however they are little
piggy's.
As far as going away and the baby, I would do the tank the day before
leaving, maybe if he is big enough by then it wont be a problem, make sure
she takes the water out with something she can inspect after before dumping
the water out. what are you feeding the little guy now, maybe show her how
you do it. I cant remember how you have it set up filter and stuff
Nik