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**Hank Nussbacher** · December 6th 07, 07:18 AM posted to rec.aquaria.freshwater.goldfish

In article , wrote:
Koi cannot digest carbohydrates. dont know where the idea to feed wheat germ
and
cheerios got started, but carbs ferment so dont feed that at all.

I don't know anything about Cherrios, but Tetra only recommends to feed the
wheat germ when temps are between 39-50F. I would assume a company like Tetra
isn't killing off all Koi in the winter by selling this food. I would also
assume they have tested this out before marketing it as such. If you feel
otherwise, then here is a good chance for a lawsuit.

-Hank

On Sun, 02 Dec 2007 06:36:29 GMT, (Hank Nussbacher) wrote:
If you feed them and the water temp is below 12c/54f then the food they eat
will not get digested and it will expand in their stomaches, decay and
eventually cause their death.

If you need to feed your fish in the winter then use Sera Koi Professional
Winter Food or TetraPond Wheat Germ Sticks.