Transported Goldfish

[leednetz]

Hi.. Guys when is it adviceable to feed my newly transported goldfish.. They look stressed.


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[lilme]

yes i always do
and is there plenty of space
what size tank
what are perimiter
what temp

 

[leednetz]

Water temperature is perfect.Tank size is 3ft by 2ft by 1ft. Just wanted to know if I should feed them the moment they arrive form a 6hours journey


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[lilme]

lol i just have better luck feeding them when they get there then wait

 

[Coursair]

I typically turn lights off and let them settle in before feeding them. Fancies of course need sinking food.


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[treemanone2003]

+1 with lights off. Ambient light is plenty for a couple days till they do settle. I typically don't feed for the first 24 hours.


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[MonkeyMonk86]

I drip acclimate mine in a container and put small amount of food in the acclimation chamber. Then, when I transfer them they get nothing until the next day.

Ambient light only is good idea.

Because they are under stress, expect slight color loss. It will come back in a day or two. Anything longer might be a problem.


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