Aqueon Goldfish Slow Sinking Granules

Aqueon Goldfish Slow Sinking Granules are a staple for common goldfish, fancy varieties and small koi. This is the 5.8 Ounce container (model 100106053). The approximate granule size is 1.5mm.

Why sinking food for goldfish

Fancy goldfish with round bodies often gulp air when they feed at the surface. Many keepers link that air to buoyancy trouble. A slow sinking granule lets fish feed in mid-water and at the bottom, more like they forage naturally, and gives slower fish time to eat.

Ingredients

Aqueon uses natural ingredients and colors, with added vitamins, minerals and trace nutrients. The food is made from ingredients fish are naturally drawn to, which helps with acceptance.

Less waste

Aqueon says the formula lets fish use more of what they eat and create less waste. Goldfish are heavy waste producers, so that helps the filter. It will not cloud water when fed as directed.

Varieties it suits

Aqueon lists Comets, Fantails, Shubunkins, Orandas, Ryukins, Lionheads, Telescope Eyes, Moors, Bubble Eyes, Celestial Eyes, Pearlscales and Small Koi. Delicate fancies like Bubble Eyes and Celestials, which see poorly and compete badly at the surface, benefit most from sinking food.

Feeding tips

• Feed small amounts once or twice a day.
• Pre-soak granules a minute in tank water for fancies prone to floating.
• Siphon out anything uneaten after a few minutes.

Who it suits

Fancy goldfish keepers above all. For single-tail goldfish that feed eagerly at the surface, a flake like TetraFin Plus goldfish flakes works too. Rotating both gives variety.

Aqueon backs the food with a Satisfaction Guarantee. Seal the container between uses and store it away from heat.

Because the granules sink, check the gravel after feeding and siphon anything that lodged between stones, especially in tanks with deep substrate.

Rotate with a flake or vegetables for variety.