This is a very simple way to keep your fish well-fed when you are on vacation without bothering anybody. As far as leafy vegetables go, spinach is a great choice. Not only does it provide calcium and iron, but it also helps keep your pet’s digestive tract healthy and strong. Goldfish need these nutritional and health benefits for optimum growth! In an aquarium, in particular, goldfish rely on us to supply them with the vast majority of their diet. They may be able to enjoy some algae growing on the tank sides but, to a large degree, they are totally dependent upon us to supply the right food in the right quantity. Ponds are much more forgiving and there are many ponds where goldfish eat only natural foods , without any artificial fish food.

Bits of lettuce also make great additions to a varied diet for your goldfish. You can choose from iceberg, romaine, or even butterhead depending on their preferences! Lettuce is a great source of vitamins and can be gone in seconds. To feed, cut an orange into halves or quarters before giving it to your fish as a treat. You can also choose to give them some segments of the fruit instead of just one section.Remember to remove the peel and seeds! 18. Watermelon To fulfill their vegetarian diet you can also put some live plants into your aquarium so that Goldfish will nibble on it sometimes. Evidence for an omnivorous diet in goldfish is demonstrated by their anatomy. They have a small, poorly defined stomach and a relatively long intestine to digest plant material. They are designed to graze through out the day rather than more carnivorous fish that have large, irregular meals that require a corresponding large stomach. Netzer, C.T. (2011). The Complete Book of Food Counts, 9th Edition: The Book That Counts It All. Random House Publishing Group. p.276. ISBN 978-0-345-53247-3 . Retrieved October 6, 2017.People usually feed day-old bread to the pond fish without realizing that it is actually harmful to them and it can even kill them. Bloodworms contain a high amount of protein which is perfect for your goldfish. Also known as red mosquito larve, this food is ideal for your top-feeding goldfish as they float at the surface of the water for a while before sinking. A good indicator of this is the long trail of poop left behind by your fish. If you notice it, your fish has probably over eaten. You can soak dry food before feeding your fish, but this can sometimes cause cloudy water and the loss of some nutrients. Pepperidge Farms - International". Archived from the original on 20 June 2013 . Retrieved 3 June 2013.

Slices of cucumbers are great, low salt treats for adult fish (and babies too!). To feed this healthy treat, simply drop them in the tank or cut them up into small pieces and serve them to your pet.

McDonough, J.; Egolf, K. (2015). The Advertising Age Encyclopedia of Advertising. Taylor & Francis. p.2321. ISBN 978-1-135-94913-6 . Retrieved October 6, 2017. This list wouldn’t be complete without a goldfish diet staple – pellets! Generic fish food can seem boring, but they contain everything that your goldfish will need to stay healthy. Though it is not recommended and it is not a good idea, in general, to starve your Goldfish for two weeks. overcrowding not only causes high ammonia levels in the aquarium water but it also decreases the oxygen level in the aquarium water. And with that, I’ll leave you all to it. Hoping these bring a smile to your face today. And as cheesy as this sounds…makes your tastebuds happy too!