Goldfish food question....Pelleted foods?

[Mmathis]

What are some pelleted [goldfish] foods that

1. float
2. are soft and/or become soft fairly quickly once in the water
3. and of course, are nutritious

 

[Magzire]

Tetra Pond Sticks are great. One comes with 3 variety of sticks. My goldfish seem to love it.

They float, become very soft on contact with water and of course nutritious.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tetra-Div-...2698&sr=8-2&keywords=Tetrapond-Variety-Sticks

 

[Faebinder]

The hikari brands are supposed to be too heavy in wheat.

I was recommended this and have been giving it to the fish now.

 

[Mmathis]

Tetra Pond Sticks are great. One comes with 3 variety of sticks. My goldfish seem to love it.

They float, become very soft on contact with water and of course nutritious.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tetra-Div-...2698&sr=8-2&keywords=Tetrapond-Variety-Sticks

Thanks! This is what I've used in the past, but mainly looking for a healthy variety to feed them. But....do they really crave variety like we do?

 

[Magzire]

Thanks! This is what I've used in the past, but mainly looking for a healthy variety to feed them. But....do they really crave variety like we do?

Well i am no food health inspector but the fish don't complain

 

[Meyer Jordan]

Thanks! This is what I've used in the past, but mainly looking for a healthy variety to feed them. But....do they really crave variety like we do?

They will pretty much eat whatever is available, but given a choice adult Koi will always make insects and worms a main part of their diet. Interestingly, in their natural surroundings, the bulk of their diet is detritus.

 

[bettasngoldfish]

I feed the Blackwater Koi & Goldfish food

http://m.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=23810

I use the cool water formula (which you probably don't need) but they have other formulas as well.

 

[Magzire]

Don't mean to hijack your thread but my goldfish seem to be only eating the algae now. The last few days they don't seem bothered with my food (only eat least than half than usually) and always munching on the algae. Anyone experience this?

I am only new at this and this is FREAKING something new everyday.. This is starting to become a full time job.

 

[Mmathis]

I am only new at this and this is FREAKING something new everyday.. This is starting to become a full time job.

Congratulations! You are now an official member of the "Hobby Of Ponding Club!" LOL! It does become an obsession, and there really IS something new every day -- never stop learning; never stop asking questions; never stop questioning.....!! Be like THIS guy , and not like this guy .

 

[Mmathis]

I feed the Blackwater Koi & Goldfish food

http://m.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=23810

I use the cool water formula (which you probably don't need) but they have other formulas as well.

Is it soft and does it float?

 

[Magzire]

Oops sorry for the bad gammer, was in a rush.

 

[Mmathis]

Oops sorry for the bad gammer, was in a rush.

What bad grammar? [other than misspelling "grammar," LOL!] If you mean my response to your post....? I was complimenting your arrival -- you have what it takes to be a successful ponder!

Stay on this forum long enough and you'll see lots of sad situations where people are closed-minded and seem to not really want the help they are asking for. Very sad..... Very frustrating.....

 

[Magzire]

Stay on this forum long enough and you'll see lots of sad situations where people are closed-minded and seem to not really want the help they are asking for. Very sad..... Very frustrating.....

Really is a great forum. I've must of spent 8 hours in total reading through threads, learned so much.
Half way to my masters degree ha.. Unbelievable the amount of care is needed. Never would of starting knowing what i was getting into LOL.

Also its a very expensive hobby.. I'm broke... little bastards.. if only they knew the struggle

 

[EricV]

Is it soft and does it float?

It floats and does seem to soften up pretty quickly. I feed that and the similar food from Blue Ridge to a few small goldfish and Rosy Reds and they do just fine.

FYI, it still floats when it is soft.

 

[bettasngoldfish]

Is it soft and does it float?

Yes, It floats and it does seem to soften in the water. It is not soft out of the bag like a soft cat food would be.