Feeding Comets

[2vettes]

we currently have ten comets in 2500 gallon pond , down from 55 comets of ALL sizes a few years ago . we've been feeding '' new life spectrum goldfish'' food . it's about gone and i wondered if there is something better we could buy to try . the growth rate of the comets has been close to zero or at least very slow but color is good . i did a search but surprisingly found little info , which might be due to my lack of skill on the darn computer . also would be interested in suggestions for colorful compatible roommates for the comets for next summer . thanks for your time . . . peace

 

[IPA]

I think the subject of Koi food is a can of worms which I understand are good for growth.

 

[Meyer Jordan]

How often are you feeding them?

 

[Usman]

how old are they and how long ? u seem to be experienced in comets i think u might know this already tha they grow to a certain length very quickly then they stop or some of them with superior genes will continue to grow but very slow , difficult to notice may b inch or half inch per year .
u can add few koi for colourful tank mates

 

[bettasngoldfish]

New Life Spectrum is a decent food. I use it along with some other foods.

Lately I have been feeding Northfin food. It is a premium food. All my fish seem to like it (I buy different formulas as I have several aquariums as well as the pond goldfish)

https://www.bigalspets.com/northfin...vU5lmYuCIWuquoSjSSCde1lYCvh8pYSx4WUaAvaSEALw_

 

[ZEROPILOT]

I mix up what I feed.
I know that a good staple food is all that is needed. But I like to feed my fish a variety of things.
Some plant based. Some not.

 

[bagsmom]

how old are they and how long ? u seem to be experienced in comets i think u might know this already tha they grow to a certain length very quickly then they stop or some of them with superior genes will continue to grow but very slow , difficult to notice may b inch or half inch per year .
u can add few koi for colourful tank mates

I have noticed this with mine. When I put them in the pond, they went from 1 inch to about 7 inches super quick. I'm guessing this is their full-grown size. They seem to get a little "thicker" around the middle (like me) but other than that, I'm not noticing any more growth.

 

[Faebinder]

I think the subject of Koi food is a can of worms which I understand are good for growth.

Did you mean a can of worms is the subject of Koi Food?

 

[j.w]

I've heard that slower is better when growing goldfish. They say they live longer and are healthier if not allowed to grow super fast. Heck I didn't feed mine at all for years and they did fine. Now they are getting spoiled but all I give them is a little Wardleys food in Summer and in Spring/Fall give them some Blackwater Premium Cool water food. They have nice color and look good and now they love me