fish not eating - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T01:58:34Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/fish-not-eating-2?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A553176&feed=yes&xn_auth=noIf you notice an increase in…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-03-16:4778851:Comment:5533882014-03-16T13:19:17.199ZAlex Veidelhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AlexVeidel
<p>If you notice an increase in their metabolism, remember to increase their feeding slowing so you don't have a nasty ammonia spike. Don't just start feeding them a ton because they're eating it. Give your biofilter a chance to adjust to the increase in waste.</p>
<p><br></br> <cite>Ken Carlow said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/fish-not-eating-2#4778851Comment553425"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Thanks for the replys. Water temps were…</p>
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<p>If you notice an increase in their metabolism, remember to increase their feeding slowing so you don't have a nasty ammonia spike. Don't just start feeding them a ton because they're eating it. Give your biofilter a chance to adjust to the increase in waste.</p>
<p><br/> <cite>Ken Carlow said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/fish-not-eating-2#4778851Comment553425"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Thanks for the replys. Water temps were in 50's but have gotten them to 70 now.</p>
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</blockquote> Thanks for the replys. Water…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-03-15:4778851:Comment:5534252014-03-15T23:45:59.577ZKen Carlowhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/KenCarlow
<p>Thanks for the replys. Water temps were in 50's but have gotten them to 70 now.</p>
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<p>Thanks for the replys. Water temps were in 50's but have gotten them to 70 now.</p>
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<p></p> Ken, what are you water temps…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-03-15:4778851:Comment:5534192014-03-15T17:34:59.049ZAlex Veidelhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AlexVeidel
<p>Ken, what are you water temps at? If their metabolism is slow, they won't really be enthusiastic about eating.</p>
<p>Ken, what are you water temps at? If their metabolism is slow, they won't really be enthusiastic about eating.</p> As far as I know, it's pretty…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-03-15:4778851:Comment:5533512014-03-15T05:45:08.481ZDavid Demnerhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/16mhr0q0v9b1g
<p>As far as I know, it's pretty normal to not have fish eat when stressed. I just moved my most voracious eaters into a bigger tank and they've barely eaten in a few days. Same thing happened when I started my system a few months ago and all was well in the end. Fish are surprisingly tough.</p>
<p>As far as I know, it's pretty normal to not have fish eat when stressed. I just moved my most voracious eaters into a bigger tank and they've barely eaten in a few days. Same thing happened when I started my system a few months ago and all was well in the end. Fish are surprisingly tough.</p> My catfish do not eat when th…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-03-15:4778851:Comment:5531762014-03-15T03:26:45.169ZFnY Farmshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/ScottLeeYork
My catfish do not eat when the temperature is below 55 I think. I live in VA and it has been cold this winter.
My catfish do not eat when the temperature is below 55 I think. I live in VA and it has been cold this winter.