Aquarium Forum - Goldfish http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/ Ask and answer questions about goldfish here. en Sun, 19 May 2013 14:36:36 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/images/misc/rss.png Aquarium Forum - Goldfish http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/ Just an update -- no more goldies ... http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/showthread.php?t=112133&goto=newpost Sun, 05 May 2013 18:55:14 GMT I have just rehomed the last of my goldfish from my 65. The same couple with the large pond who took my first shubunkin a year ago has now adopted... I have just rehomed the last of my goldfish from my 65. The same couple with the large pond who took my first shubunkin a year ago has now adopted these. I gave away their food, as well.

I've enjoyed my goldies, generally, and they have stayed healthy the whole time I've had them (about three years). Goldies are generally peaceful, non-carnivorous and non-predatory. But they are opportunistic, and have feasted on my glofish and minnows from time to time. Even in my over-filtered 65, they eventually grow too large, requiring more maintenance more frequently.

They should be very happy in their new home.

The 65 remains a coldwater tank, but now I am concentrating on more rosy barbs, more minnows and glofish, and might even try a few killies in the form of American Flag Fish. The tank is more heavily planted, now, with more hiding places and special little sections to stake out for territories.

Of course, I shall continue to enjoy my little dojos, and whether or not to get killies will depend on how safe I learn the weather loaches will likely be in the tank with them.

I still have lots of snails, which I like because they help keep the plants, glass and substrate clean, and because they're a natural part of an aquatic habitat. I also like the different varieties of snails that arrive aboard the new plants I get. Three different kinds, thus far. Makes it interesting.

No more goldies, though. Time to explore new possibilities.

BTW, the new goldie parents have informed me that the first shubbie I rehomed in their pond survived the winter very nicely, and has grown some more. Pond life agrees with him. These folks are enjoying the expanded fish family.

--mermaidwannabe ]]> Goldfish mermaidwannabe http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/showthread.php?t=112133 Goldfish Identification? http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/showthread.php?t=112124&goto=newpost Sun, 05 May 2013 05:43:44 GMT 3 Weeks ago, I got 2 goldfish for my 40B Gal tank and I completely forgot what kind they were. When I went back to check with LFS I didn't seem the same kind. For you experts out there on Goldfish, I need some help with identifying what type of Goldfish I bought! Sorry for the blur, but any kind of help would be great! Next time I'll pay attention ;) Thank you once again!

- John
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]]> Goldfish jhstokes111 http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/showthread.php?t=112124 Screwed up my first tank, need remedies http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/showthread.php?t=112062&goto=newpost Wed, 01 May 2013 04:59:50 GMT So, I wish I would have joined this forum first before getting goldfish, but I didn't so now i have a problem. I have a 10G tank and after killing several tropical fish, I got some goldfish cause they were cheap. So I put two comet in there and they lived for awhle so I decided to put a fantail in there as well. Not an ideal situation, but it is what it is. I'm working on getting another 25 gallon tank from a friend so they will at least have a little more room.

The tank has a power filter rated for 15 gallons and a few live plants. The test kit I have only measures ammonia (which is usually close to 0) and Ph which is usually 7.8. What should i do as far as making my fish more comfortable until i get a bigger tank set up? Air rocks, powerheads? Right now, one comet is about 1.75", the other is 1.5", and the fantail is maybe just over an inch so i have about 4" of fish, give or take.

So yeah, beginner mistake, trying to get it fixed. ]]> Goldfish calebtrueblue http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/showthread.php?t=112062 Goldfish in Rubbermaid Tubs??? http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/showthread.php?t=111997&goto=newpost Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:50:03 GMT I've heard/seen people use rubbermaid tubs, as a cheaper alternative, for keeping Goldfish! I guess this is non-traditional, but i would like your thoughts on this matter. Is it healthy for the fish? How would maintenance differ from a tank? What would be the major differences other than "the look" be?

You're thoughts/advice would be appreciated.
Thank you.

-John ]]> Goldfish jhstokes111 http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/showthread.php?t=111997