Big Pellets

[ApistoNut]

i bought some bigger pellets than usual in a fish shop and the fish are refusing them as they are too big it seems, any idea how i can get round this?

 

[Caprichoso]

You could soak them in water for a couple of minutes though this is kind of a pain. I'm assuming the pellets are just slightly larger than what you usually feed them? Crushing them up is always an option too I guess. Maybe you take them back for an exchange? I bought some food that my fish didn't like and I took it back even though it was opened, with no issues.

 

[fishguy2727]

What fish?
What were they on?
What is the new food?

Sometimes it just takes time for them to get used to new foods, but if it is a real issue they should be able to give you credit (even if partial) for an exchange.

 

[Zirallan]

I had to start soaking mine for my fish to be able to eat them because they're a bit on the large side. A few minutes didn't do the trick though.. More like half an hour. Now he sucks them all down and looks at me like I should be giving him more. They still float just fine and my fish seems to really enjoy chasing them after I first pour them into the tank and they're floating back to the top. Not really that much of a pain either..

 

[fishguy2727]

Soaking food removes water soluble nutrients, not ideal long term.

 

[Erik]

Break them into pieces.