Caper Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 I think maybe I've been overfeeding my fish...and that is why I've been having losses. When I did my water change today...lots of "stuff" came out! So, I've cut back. I'm right aren't I??? Overfeeding doesn't just make fat fishies but it can lead to an "unhealthy" tank, right??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 Yep you are right A small daily feed should be enough (says she who feeds her fish just because they look bored) :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
me love fishy Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 Good thinking Caper! It is so easy to overfeed and fish can make you feel sooooo guilty :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixiejanet Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 Found out recently that one way to know you`re overfeeding is watch for snails...they only survive if there is excess food in the tank!!! I`m much more careful now, hate snails...ughh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freakyfish Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 Thats not a sure fire way to know your over feeding I have gravel that has been sitting dry for over 12 months and when i filled up a tank recently i saw the snails starting to move about b4 the tank was even full Over feeding is a major problem in fish tanks Its alot harder to underfeed then over feed Everything you add whether its eaten or not coauses ammonia When there is to much either uneaten food or fish waste the bio load is increased which isnt good if your only just filtering your tank enough Uneaten food quickly clog up filters as well which only makes the problem worse Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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