One goldfish eating less that the rest?

Question

I have 3 common goldfish. One seems to eat quite a bit less that the other 2. He is slightly smaller than the others. He just seems less interested in the food I think. Other than that, as far as I am aware, he is perfectly healthy. Is there something wrong?

Answer 1

The same as people, fish are different personalities.  I bought 3 red cap oranda's on the same day.  One is huge now, one is smallish and the other died from a swim bladder disorder within a few months.  You'd never know that the 2 I have now were exactly the same size when I got them.

You also know I suppose that 3 common goldfish will need at least 100 gallons to live a healthy life or better yet be kept in a pond.

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Answer 2

as long its active and eating no problem

kOi keeper & goldfish keeper

Answer 3

If he is swimming around fine...and looks healthy...don't worry.

All of my fish act differently, but, if he is hungry he will eat...if not...then he won't.