Pond flakes by the bucket? - Aquarium Advice

RogerMcAllen · 07-06-2003, 02:29 PM

I was just wondering if any of you knew a place I could get a very large container of flakes for my pond. I have something like 3 dozen small comets, a dozen larger comets, 2 shabunkins, and some channel cats that all love to eat. Even the largest containers at petsmart only last like 2 weeks.

07-06-2003, 02:53 PM

The LFS, buy it in bulk and sell it in reusable containers, you might want to ask if they can order you one, or, click on this link

http://www.worldpetstore.com/fishfood1.html

07-06-2003, 03:42 PM

Well that is a lot of fish, but I only feed maybe 2x per week. I like to keep them hungry, so they eat ALL the mosquito larvae that may hatch in the pond. My fish are fat and happy too! I guess the catfish would need daily feedings, I have no exp. with them. Also, you mentioned flake, why not go with floating sticks/pellets? My fish like them, and the smaller fish will nibble at the pieces that are too big, they still get plenty.

shawmutt · 07-06-2003, 04:00 PM

Channel cats? Aren't those the catfish that get to be 40 lbs or more and eat fish?

fishfreek · 07-06-2003, 04:05 PM

http://www.petwarehouse.com

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...=6&pCatId=7927

RogerMcAllen · 07-06-2003, 05:03 PM

Yes they are, I have a seperate pool where I can keep them when they get that big. Thanks for the links.

07-06-2003, 02:29 PM	#1
RogerMcAllen Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 2,361 Images: 16	Pond flakes by the bucket? I was just wondering if any of you knew a place I could get a very large container of flakes for my pond. I have something like 3 dozen small comets, a dozen larger comets, 2 shabunkins, and some channel cats that all love to eat. Even the largest containers at petsmart only last like 2 weeks.

07-06-2003, 04:00 PM	#4
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RogerMcAllen Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 2,361 Images: 16	Yes they are, I have a seperate pool where I can keep them when they get that big. Thanks for the links. __________________ Have your reviewed your aquarium products yet?

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07-06-2003, 02:53 PM	#2
Guest Posts: n/a	The LFS, buy it in bulk and sell it in reusable containers, you might want to ask if they can order you one, or, click on this link http://www.worldpetstore.com/fishfood1.html

07-06-2003, 03:42 PM	#3
Guest Posts: n/a	Well that is a lot of fish, but I only feed maybe 2x per week. I like to keep them hungry, so they eat ALL the mosquito larvae that may hatch in the pond. My fish are fat and happy too! I guess the catfish would need daily feedings, I have no exp. with them. Also, you mentioned flake, why not go with floating sticks/pellets? My fish like them, and the smaller fish will nibble at the pieces that are too big, they still get plenty.

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