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Quote: Originally Posted by Carloskoi thanks Dick- i was talking to Burt Balou, Bob and Joan Finnegan and others last night at a party about this topic. they all said fast. i will do it to but like to know why it is recommended. i wouldn't mind saving some $$$ on food. too bad i can't turn off the pumps and save some money there also. it would make my wife even happier. she was just complaining about the $500 a month electric bill. i didn't tell her how much i spent on those three new fish. Carl

Pretty much the idea is to "season" the fish. The fish wont die if you fast them. The theory here is to have the fish use all it's reserve fat through the winter, the conformation can get better during the growing season next year. This practice was made popular by Minoru Mano "Dainichi".

Thing is as hobbyist we feed heavily during the summer months and the fish carries all that fat it consumed during summer into winter. Me personally I still feed once aday or basis my feeding on how active my fish are. There are days I feed once and there are days I dont feed at all.