General Care Discussion :: Overeating?

[mikeandmurdock]

I put some feeder fish in murdocks tank. I woke up the next morning and he ate 4 of them. So i removed the little guys. I decided I wont feed him for a couple of days. I don't want him to start pyramiding. What do you think?

[Kallistos]

Pyramiding happens over a long period of time. Just because he ate 4 fish won't cause it. Instead of not feeding him, you could give him some lettuce and carrots.

[mikeandmurdock]

isnt 4 fish a lot for a little guy to eat?

[scripta_elegans]

Yes, but it won't cause any londg term adverse effects as long as it isn't an ongoing trend. You also might want to skip pellets the next day.

[Hoooneylynn]

you dont get lung cancer from smoking just 4 cigarettes... it happens over a long period of time... it your turt continues to eat like that, it would pyramid. but its okay if it just happens once.