marisa wrote:No, I don't agree with what you're suggesting. Goldfish aren't a good choice of live fish to feed period. Why? Because they're quite fatty, produce a lot of waste in the tank, are more apt than other live food (like minnows or guppies, for example) to contain parasites, and because they contain thiaminase, an enzyme that breaks down and prevent the absorption of B vitamins. Frequent feeding can cause a Vitamin B deficiency and resultant neurological damage (difficulty with motor control and balance).
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