Hi, does anyone know if bread can kill or harm goldies if they eat it? I have just discovered my nephew has put some in my tank where my babies are. They are big enough to have munched on it so I am worried. Obviously his mum was not watching him at the time, so i am not happy!

Karen.

How much did he put in? If they ate a small amount,then they'll probably be fine.I would just do a real good water change & gravel vac to make sure it's not laying aroun the bottom.

He didnt put heaps in. I was lucky to find it still floating. Prob about and inch square which is enough for babies to get. I did a water change and them seem ok. His mum got a big lecture for not watching him. The tank is not that easy for him to get to.

Karen.

Sounds like his mother needs some time out! Glad it all seems to be okay then.And by the way Karen Welcome to the Board! I'm going to move this out of the Emergency area.

It can kill. The bread expands in the goldfish making him constipated

Not to mention it can mess with a fishes swim bladder,
And I've read carbs aren't good for goldfish.
If they are old enough, a pea, shelled and cooked (Or thawed) and cut up into small bits will clean them out.
I don't think you will have much of a problem, but keep an eye on it.