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Fri, Jul 6, 12 at 9:31
| I bought some fish food yesterday and could only find a medium size pellet (~1/4 inch). I have small fish about 5 inches in length. The man a the store said that the fish can eat this size without any problems. But, now I'm wondering. It be like a human eating an apple whole. Any thoughts? |
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- Posted by pashta_2006 Z4 ADK NY (pashta@aol.com) on Fri, Jul 6, 12 at 9:40
| I don't know what kind of fish food you bought, but most pellets soften in water and the small fish nibble at it. In the past when I have had baby fish I have crushed the (TetraPond)dry pellets between my fingers before I put them in the pond. Also, some people say they don't even feed their fish; just allow them to eat naturally. Feeding the fish is an activity that I enjoy but don't worry about it if I miss a day due to rain or being away. So far I have never had a fish starve to death!! |
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- Posted by sleeplessinftwayne z4-5 IND (My Page) on Fri, Jul 6, 12 at 18:54
| I use a mix of flakes and food sticks. I have a few 3 in. right now and they can inhale a stick just as well as the 10 inch comets once they get wet. |
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| I generally use flakes as well but the pellets are fine. Once they get wet, size is a non-issue. |
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