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Is gel food good for goldfish?
Feeding gel foods is an excellent way to give your goldfish the nutrition that it needs in a form that is easy to use. It can help prevent overfeeding because you can cut the prepared product to size. That makes it more convenient than soaking pellets every time you feed your fish.
How often should goldfish be fed and how much?
Feed 2-3 times daily. It is important to avoid overfeeding goldfish as this can cause indigestion and/or contaminate the tank. In terms of the amount to feed, a good rule of thumb is to only feed an amount that the goldfish can consume in under two minutes or only feed as much as the size of the goldfish’s eye.
Can you make homemade goldfish food?
For my goldfish, I made a small batch containing peas, lettuce, kale, broccoli, garlic and regular unflavored gelatin. The garlic gives off a pretty strong smell but fish love the taste of it and it can be beneficial to the health of your fish. Color-enhancing foods such as red bell pepper can also be added.
Is gel food good for fish?
Goldfish keepers love it because the gel food is soft and moist, easy to digest, and gentle on their sensitive swim bladders. You can even feed the pure powder as a first food for baby fish.
What food makes goldfish grow fast?
Water Conditions Goldfish love having some algae in the water to nibble on whenever they feel like it, and since goldfish are always hungry, this ‘salad’ is a perfect way for them to further their nutrition and thereby grow faster. This is one reason why pond fish grow so fast.
What can I feed goldfish when out of fish food?
Cooked vegetables (peas, cauliflower, pumpkin, carrots, etc.), boiled or steamed, are great food alternatives to fish food flakes once in a while for your omnivorous and herbivorous aquarium fish. You can even feed some fish (goldfish and koi in particular) cooked rice or oatmeal.