Gold Nugget Over Feeding: HELP

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batho
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Gold Nugget Over Feeding: HELP

Post by batho »

Gold Nugget (bought from Wharf 2 weeks ago @ 2 inch) is just lying at the bottom. I put 3 chopped prawns in the tank last night but i think Gold Nugget ate all. He is now lying at the bottom doing not alot. Can they overfeed and can this kill them? What do you think about feeding them on prawns?
Can i do anything?

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STINGRAY
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Post by STINGRAY »

Hi there fish sounds like greedy one, try giving fish smaller quantities of food more frequently. I try and mix several foods together so they get a good balance. I lot of nuggets do unfortunately die early on due to poor care but if feeding well should fare well. We have in at moment some L264 which are very greedy and always first to feed. Is the fish excreting? It could be constipated. Let me know how you get on.
der Ingo
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Post by der Ingo »

Even though gold nuggets are not vegetarians, they will enjoy a piece of zucchini. That will also help clean out their system if they are constipated................................................................................. ................................................................................
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