How Much Should I Feed My Goldfish?

[Oscar Betta]

Title says it all. So far I have been feeding them a small pinch of flakes twice a day. Should I be feeding them less? Should I be feeding them more? Plz respond, thanks.

Oh yeah, and this is the brand of flakes im using.

 

[gregswimm]

depending on size 1-2 flakes per fish. The less you feed them the less ammonia they create. Goldfish are ammonia powerhouses lol

 

[jonny_dw]

What size are they, what tank size and filtration?

 

[Oscar Betta]

Ok thanks, this is how big they are if you are wondering- http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showto...p;#entry2569484

 

[jonny_dw]

You need a new tank asap mate, I assume your running a tiny internal filter that isnt able to cope with the bioload of those fish.I would keep feeding to a bare minimum and get a bigger tank asap, you will also need a big external filter but we will come to sizes needed when you get the tank!

 

[ZebraDanioFan]

its always better to underfeed than to overfeed...however for different reasons you can overfeed as long as you maintain good water conditions in the tank and give proper water changes...overfeeding your fish will cause a spike in waste production, a possible bacterial bloom, and if u decide to decrease feeding the dead bacteria will also be added into your pile of wastes and this cause problems with your cycle and ammonia,nitrite, and nitrate levels.

 

[drobbyb]

Your tank is too small to house goldfish. You need a tank of 40 gallons with double filtration to keep those 2 goldfish.