Hi all. I apologise if the following questions have already been answered but reading all those posts is starting to make my eyes go funny.

What sort of peas do I use? Can I use the peas that we got from the supermarket? I just want to make sure you don't have to give them special fish peas or something. I don't wanna end up killing my fish just because I was too lazy to type out a question.

What's the best way to prepare the peas for my little fishies?

Also, what other veggies can I feed them? I want to give them a varied diet so they grow up big and strong. I need to find an alternative for my bloodworm pellets too because they're making the water pink.

I've heard of people giving their fish cucumber, carrots, broccoli etc.
What are the best veggies that the experts here at Koko's would recommend? If I can feed my little fishy friends a variety of veggies as well as the bloodworms and bloodworm pellets, not only will it save me a fortune on their food thanks to my parents' well stocked kitchen, but it might get rid of the pink tinge in the water.

I think I'll steer clear of the brussel sprouts though because I don't want my fish stinking out my room with their little farts

Thanks in advance peoples.

The peas you would want to use are frozen, unsalted peas, with no added ingrediants or flavorings. The best way to prepare is to heat them in a microwave just long enough to soften them up. Then you would squeeze them out of their skins and drop them into the tank. Depending on the size of your goldies, you may have to break them into small pieces. You can also feed broccoli, zuccini, and just about any dark green leafy vegetable. The harder vegetables will need to be prepared just like frozen peas to soften them up. If you have dandelions growing on your lawn or nearby, you can feed the green, leafy portion as a veggie. If you do, be sure the dandelions are from an area that is free of lawn treatment chemicals.
In addition to these and the bloodworm foods, I would also suggest a regular flake or pellet food to give even more variety.

Thanks for the reply. I'll try them on the peas this week and see how they like them. I've just been feeding them freeze dried bloodworms and bloodworm sinking pellets which I've been told my a few people is a bad idea because they're getting too much protein. This may also explain why the tank water has turned pink. I've got some health food pellets and flakes that I've switched back to until I can get some other sinking pellets. I don't like the idea of them coming to the surface for their food because of the potential for swimbladder problems. I'm now trying to give them a good variety of food since I learned that they eat veggies but a severe lack of cash is holding me back for now. I guess I'll have to give up smoking so I can spend more on my little guys. I shouldn't be doing it anyway, it's a nasty and expensive habit

i feed my fish frozen organic peas and broccoli,blood worms and brine shimp my fish wont eat lettuce or zucchini but will eat my plants in the aquarium like crazy

So far my little guys will eat just about ANYTHING that goes in the tank. Pea's seem to be a favorite as well as carrots. Because my little guys are so small I use a fork to make a pea and carrot mash so they can all eat it. I tried lettus last night and found that neither tanks liked it very much.

Thank you both for your replies. I'll be trying them on peas tonight and when we get some carrots I'll have a go with those. I can pinch some lettuce from my sister because she's always got some in to feed her snails. They're giant african land snails and they're HUGE. Fully extended they're at least 10 inches long and she's got 6 of them

I tried my fish on peas the other night and they didn't seem to go down too well. The little guy only had half a pea while the big guy ate the rest. The small one didn't really like what he was eating. He was zooming around the tank as if he couldn't stand the taste, but he didn't spit it out. You know when you're young and your parents give you some veggies that you don't like? You'd screw your face up and probably shudder a bit. It looked like my little guy was doing this.

Maybe I didn't leave them in the microwave long enough and they were still frozen in the centre.

How often should I feed my fish veggies, particularly peas? I don't wanna overfeed them like I did with the bloodworm. I was feeding them nothing but bloodworm at one point and it turned my water pink. I don't want green tank water

lol, it's funny.

How often? I feed them twice a week. Once a week is ok but I have a Ryukin which showed SBD symptom some time back. For extra precaution, I feed them pea twice a week.

Thanks. I guess I'll try twice a week and see how things go. I'm also feeding bloodworm, flakes and other pellets. Is that enough variety?