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PostPosted: Apr 1st, '11, 22:54 
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Hi Guys,

I have about 16 goldfish but they don't seem to be eating. I'll dish out some flakes but they aren't interested and all the flakes are just collecting on the bottom on the tank. They seem healthy, no spots and not super skinny. Any thoughts?
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Hibernating due to cold water?
Old feed?
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What's the water temp? They won't eat if it's much below 60. I usually don't feed mine all winter and will give them a little at around 55. Around 65 and they are normal.

Are their fins down or up? If they are down, they usually aren't happy about something. Check you pH and other water chemicals....
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Temp might be the culprit. Air temp just started to get over 50 here.
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Mine just sit at the bottom of the tank all winter. Once they start to swim a bit, it's ok to feed them.
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I would have to bet that it is the temp....


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