Why is your Goldfish not Eating Food?

If your goldfish is not eating food, There are so many reasons, whether they are full or if your goldfish are sick and many other reasons, perhaps your goldfish has just become picky and is bored of eating the same food every day.

First, you should know the reason why your goldfish is not eating food.

Following are the causes why your goldfish not eating food-

• Bad water quality is one of the most common reasons your goldfish suddenly stops eating. 
• Because some goldfish are sensitive to abrupt changes in the pH or chemicals found in their water, no matter how hardy of a species you keep.
• One of the other reasons is overfeeding fish can be a serious problem that can cause fish to become lethargic and sick and even lead to death. Overfeeding your fish can not only affect the health of your fish but can also have a negative impact on the overall health of your aquarium.
• The most likely reason your goldfish is not eating is that they are unwell, or have poor water quality, overfeeding, stress, and incorrect water parameters.
• Improper lighting- Goldfish or any other fish's day starts when you turn on the lights, and they know it's time for sleep when you turn them off. If a fluorescent tube of a light bulb breaks or melts, your goldfish will get confused and may stop eating.
• One of the other reasons may be pregnancy, during pregnancy your goldfish feels a bit insecure and uncomfortable around other fish. This stress can cause them to reduce their food consumption, but right before giving birth, most pregnant fish will eat less or stop eating.

Following are some solutions to why your goldfish not eating any food-

• First, always observe your fish, then you can easily cure the problem.
• If you notice any of these signs like fried eyes through the fish's body, the abdomens will swell, or you can see a dark triangular mark on their belly, near the lower fin. Then you should put the pregnant fish in a breeding tank, where it can be alone and give birth in privacy.
• You can also try mixing it up by offering a bit of live, frozen, or freeze-dried foods at the same time. It may help the fish recognize a new menu item as food in your goldfish diet.
• You should also need to consider whether the problem is fish food or something else.