I just bought some Pearlscale goldfish from Petco three days ago and they aren't eating anything! Why?

Question

I've offered them flakes, pellets, frozen brine shrimp, and orange slices, but they aren't eating any of it. They just ignore everything. I don't want them to starve, what's going on?

Answer 1

Every fish needs at least 7-10 days to get used to his environment, and not eating is absolutely normal
And believe me, you won't starve them, they can go up to 3-4 weeks without food

Hope that helps
Good luck


EB

Answer 2

Check the temperature. My heater broke once and I didn't realize it until my fish quit eating. As soon as the water was warmer they started acting normal and eating.