On 29 Jun 2004 21:27:14 -0700,
(Christy84065) wrote:

I am so curious what everybody considers to be over feeding. My
thought has always been that if the fish eat it they are hungry or
need the food. I feel bad if I selfishly give them less so that they
don't poop too much so I have less work to do. Clearly if they can eat
it they need it and/or are still hungry. So, I guess I need some more
clarification on this issue. Thanks to all your input in advance.

Some fish are like dogs and can eat way more than they need if given
the chance. Gorging is not healthy and adds extra poop to the water.
Tiger Barbs are like this. Pigs is what they are.

But most of the time overfeeding means food sinking to the bottom of
the tank uneaten. To much or to much to fast.

I feed as much as they can eat in a few minutes twice a day. Once in a
while 3 times a day. I use three foods and just rotate at each
feeding.