I know starchy stuff like the cheap flakes they sell in pet stores are bad. I'm also going away on vacation for 9 days and the auto feeder releases too much and they don't seem to sell those dissolvable things for just one fish (I did see them for 1-3 betta fish, but is that bad for a gold fish? It seemed like the same ingredients). I'm checking in stores tomorrow, so far I only looked online but the small independent pet stores don't have websites so hopefully I can find something good for those 9 days. BUT what is also a good food for the little guy? He's been having swimming issues - can't stay upright, can't control what level he is in the water, remains sideways at the top. But then sometimes he is perfectly fine. I'm going to get peas tomorrow to see if that helps, hopefully it isn't an infection :( Right now I feed him Tetra goldfish crisps, I don't like them.
2007-03-06 14:42:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
Well, as for the floating, it's a swim bladder issue. A swim bladder fills and releases with gas which helps them stay boyant in the water, when they can't do this, they have a swim bladder infection. It can be genetic, especially with Goldfish it's fairly common but more likely, it's from an internal bacterial infection. The only way to cure an internal bacterial infection is anitbiotics that are typically injected by a vet. I'd find a vet who sees fish and fast. The best food for Goldfish, believe it or not, is tropical fish flakes. It's a well-balanced diet and it's really going to bring out the red hues in your fish. Get an expensive brand, Tetra is just fine, they have high quality fish products and I think you'll be impressed. For nine days, I'd recommend having someone feed your fish for you... Those slow disolving foods end up polluting your water more than you want it to. I know it's a pain in the butt but it's your best option.
2007-03-06 14:55:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Omega goldfish foods are great. Bloodworms fed once or twice a week. Algae wafers are a nice snack with lots of fiber, but also cloud the water if fed too much.
2007-03-07 07:54:16 · answer #2 · answered by bzzflygirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mabye the pet shop will look after your fish?
2007-03-06 22:49:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
go 2 petco
2007-03-06 22:46:28 · answer #4 · answered by carriekemmer 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋