I recenlty caught some fish from the woods nearby and put them in my pond and I was wondering if I need to feed them during the winter and what food is ok for them
2007-01-06 04:24:02 · 18 answers · asked by meatismurder90 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
last year I had goldfish and every website said that you can stop feeding them in winter because they don't need to eat, the pond will freeze over anyway I was just wondering if these fish where the same
2007-01-06 04:28:33 · update #1
the metabolism in most fish slow or stop completely in the winter. They can go long periods without eating once the water has dropped below 50. However if you start feeding these newcomers, the other fish in your pond may or will eat as well. The toxins built up in their system will kill them over the winter months.
If they are the only fish in your pond, I would still not feed until spring. If they were wild caught, I would suggest a wild fish food, worms, bloodworms, mesquito larve.
Remember when the pond freezes over, do not chip at the ice. this causes shock waves and can ultimately harm your fish.
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2007-01-06 04:41:30 · answer #1 · answered by danielle Z 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Once the water temperatures go below 50 degrees fahrenheit, you can stop feeding them until Spring.
Remember, fish cannot digest their food if the temperature drops below 50 F.
if the weather doesn't drop 50 F, then you can feed them flakes and wheat germ and place them on the pond.
hope that helps.
2007-01-06 04:30:16 · answer #2 · answered by sunny 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the fish are active they need food. If the pond freezes over, the point is moot, you can't feed them.
2007-01-06 04:56:23 · answer #3 · answered by diogenese19348 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do fish eat in the winter?
2016-05-22 23:06:32 · answer #4 · answered by Elizabeth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fish need to eat. Contact the DNR and ask them about getting some pellets. Or you might find something at a nursey. Large pet stores would have something too. The DNR would know what they eat though.
2007-01-06 04:30:04 · answer #5 · answered by Thomas S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they need to eat! Every animal does. I am a vet. The food you should feed them is dependable depending on the size and type. Go to a pet store and ask!
2007-01-06 04:26:11 · answer #6 · answered by lola 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no you don't need to feed them.My aunt has a pond of fish too and she doesen't feed them in the winter,and in spring there just fine.
2007-01-06 05:32:15 · answer #7 · answered by allisonallydavashley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they will need to be fed in the winter an a recommended fish food
2007-01-06 04:27:07 · answer #8 · answered by Bella 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes feed them fish food
2007-01-06 04:25:37 · answer #9 · answered by qwerty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fish food or smaller fishes will work or maybe ask people at a pet store or something for other food options
2007-01-06 04:26:28 · answer #10 · answered by soccergirl12930 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋