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Overfeeding? 3 years, 8 months ago #15814

  • etwee
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Hey guys

I have a baby Oscar named Lamo and i was just wnodering am i over feeding him?

I try to feed him 3 times a day about 3 pellets per time but it seems that his tummy is getting HUGE. im scared im overfeeding him, so i was thinking to reduce it to twice a day.

Is his belly a good indicator of if i shoudl feed him again?
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Re:Overfeeding? 3 years, 8 months ago #15816

  • joedodge
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hi etwee yes his belly is a good indicator when oscars are small you should feed him just till his belly looks well rounded off, i have a 3 1/2 inch albino tiger i feed him once a day 6 or 8 pellets and hes just fine he gets ghost shrimp or feeder fish once a week as i have a baby red tail cat with him who will only eat live food if you think he looks swolen bad fast him for a few days and let him rest

Re:Overfeeding? 3 years, 8 months ago #15820

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try reducing the amount you feed your little guy. maybe give him only 2 pellets at a time. also try mixing up what you feed him like maybe pellets in the morning then blood worm then beefhearts. mix it up a bit and only feed him like joedodge said until his belly gets rounded.
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