Hi guys!
My partner and I have adopted two fintails. Since we are not always home, we have an automatic feeder that feeds them a small amount two times a day (9.30AM/3.30PM). Also with the previous owner who fed them from hand, the fish do not always see their food, so it falls to the bottom. I can see that the fish are digging in the gravel grains to find the food pellets once they smell it, but I am wondering if they then also really eat it all? What is your experience with this? I would like to prevent an excess of feed/pollution in the water.
I know a clear cue can help the fish knowing it is feeding time and to come to the right place. I was thinking of making a small device that would alarm the fish it is feeding time. Would that be necessary or do they eat from the gravel?
Thanks for your help!
Cheers,
Tjitske
My partner and I have adopted two fintails. Since we are not always home, we have an automatic feeder that feeds them a small amount two times a day (9.30AM/3.30PM). Also with the previous owner who fed them from hand, the fish do not always see their food, so it falls to the bottom. I can see that the fish are digging in the gravel grains to find the food pellets once they smell it, but I am wondering if they then also really eat it all? What is your experience with this? I would like to prevent an excess of feed/pollution in the water.
I know a clear cue can help the fish knowing it is feeding time and to come to the right place. I was thinking of making a small device that would alarm the fish it is feeding time. Would that be necessary or do they eat from the gravel?
Thanks for your help!
Cheers,
Tjitske
