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bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	what are some fishes that can eat themselves to death, i know angels are one. my problem is, with my neons... i think i over fed them as their stomachs are huge. unfort. i lost 2 today from what looks like they exploded from the inside out, it looked like they had a swim bladder issue, but then both died with stuff comming out of their stomachs. since i over fed the tank, i am concerned with my other neons, while they aren't the fat but still "stuffed" will they die?
Posted 29-Jun-2006 03:10
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	If you think you are over feeding you possibly are. Simple remedy stop over feeding. It also could be the type of foods used causing constipation. In the wild I have seen some fish with their stomach practically bursting, also their mouths are crammed full and they still take a bait. *Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/forums/member.aspx?id=1935[/link] for my tank info* Look here for my Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 29-Jun-2006 03:39
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	the reason why i fed them so much was it is an overstocked qt and i wanted to make sure all of them got enough food, since it was alot of fishes to feed i found it hard to make sure everyone got something to eat, as some were more aggressive than others.(food wise)
Posted 29-Jun-2006 03:46
GirlieGirl8519 Fish Master Malawi Planter Posts: 1468 Kudos: 1029 Votes: 35 Registered: 25-Mar-2005	My flame tetras eat until their stomachs bulge. The first time I noticed it, I thought one was going to explode, but it didn't. I don't overfeed, they over eat. Between them and the angels, I'm surprised the other tetras get any food! *Kristin*
Posted 29-Jun-2006 04:18
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	how far away should their next feeding be? 1 day
Posted 29-Jun-2006 04:24
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	As I have said many times I only feed once a day except when there is a special, with some specials it is only done the day before I do a water change and on that day no feeding at all. If we go away for a few days I will give them a good feeding on the morning we leave and carry out the normal feeding when we return and never a problem. *Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/forums/member.aspx?id=1935[/link] for my tank info* Look here for my Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 30-Jun-2006 01:53
Needeles Hobbyist Posts: 128 Kudos: 65 Votes: 52 Registered: 19-Jun-2006	Most fish can go a few days without eating and it will not hurt them. If you are really worried just go a day or 2 without feeding them. Then slowly feed them again only what they will eat in a few minutes. If the food is gone right away you can always add alittle more which is much easier then removing to much and watching your fish explode. Just my thoughts. Live life to it's fullest Who knows what tomorrow holds
Posted 02-Jul-2006 08:20
Fallout Moderator Communications Specialist Posts: 6416 Kudos: 4053 Votes: 742 Registered: 29-Jul-2000	It's actually good to fast your fish once a week or so so they have time to munch and clean up the tank, and stay healthy
Posted 02-Jul-2006 10:42
Needeles Hobbyist Posts: 128 Kudos: 65 Votes: 52 Registered: 19-Jun-2006	Edited by Needeles I agree with the above. I usually don't feed my fish on Saturdays as I clean my tank on Sunday morning and the fish will help do some of the cleaning when they are hunting for food Saturday. I then will begin my feeding again on Monday. I might drop in an Algae tab for the bottom feeders on Sunday night after the lights are out and it is gone by morning on Monday. It doesn't hurt the fish to go a day without food as in nature some fish go many more days without food. Live life to it's fullest Who knows what tomorrow holds
Posted 02-Jul-2006 19:53
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	As I stated above I never feed on the day I do the water change etc. I have been doing this for well over 15 years. When we go away for a few days (2) they never get fed either. When fish are imported I believe they are not fed for several days before shipment to avoid fouling in their carrier bags. *Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/forums/member.aspx?id=1935[/link] for my tank info* Look here for my Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 03-Jul-2006 01:54
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	is their a better way of making sure everyone gets food evenly, as some are more food aggressive than others.
Posted 03-Jul-2006 18:43
Needeles Hobbyist Posts: 128 Kudos: 65 Votes: 52 Registered: 19-Jun-2006	Well there is a couple things you can try. If you have a big enough tank you could try getting a couple feedign rings. These are little rings that you can buy at a shop and they float on the top of the water. They are held in place with a suction cup. Place one on each side of the tank, this also helps keep the food from floating all over the tank. When you feed flakes just put the foos in the little circle. This should help the fish get fed alittle better. You could also try feeding some after the lights are out. Just a couple ideas that might help. Live life to it's fullest Who knows what tomorrow holds
Posted 04-Jul-2006 01:57


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