It seems that my Orandas in the pond are quite hardy compared to the Orandas in my aquarium......so far there seems to be fewer swim bladder problems in the...
Golds do better in ponds than tanks, up to a point. In most parts of the country, that point [for fancies] is the onset of winter, when lower water temps...
I have a electric pond heater to regulate the winter temperature and every one seems like happy campers. -- Larry Carmichael-Sacramento . Golds do better in...
As a general rule, goldfish will do better in a pond rather than an aquarium. This is because of the increase in the amount of water they live in. You ...
Thanks for your response.....I have a pond heater and it works great for the winter in the pond....what do you think the best temperature to keep it at? I get...
As far as goldfish go, I have been told to change the water very much, so I
try in my goldfish tanks to change at least 30% weekly, but sounds like I
haven't...
I realize I am not on here much, but I always enjoy reading through the various posts and pictures.... As a very addicted goldfish collector, about a year ago...
I agreed with Terri. I do large water changes weekly. The goldfish seems to grow faster, strong appetite and very active. Teri Evans <terievans@...>...
You understand that you can get fish with congenital or genetic defects and whatever you do may only reduce the symptoms but never completely resolve them....
Hi, I just took this fun personality test and thought you'd like it, too. Take it and see how you score (you'll also get to see my score at the end): What...
well my beta has gotten worse. the bubble type lump has gotten very large & looks like it split. it seems to be inhibiting him from using his dorsal fin and is...
Fish died (his name was "Fish"). i had called a couple of fish specialty stores & they both told me putting him in the freezer was the best thing to do. his...
Hi Lenna, I just saw your post now and I was going to respond with a few ideas. I am sorry I was too late :-( Some recommend using oil of cloves to euthanize...
Hi Lenna, I am sorry about your fish, Fish. I cry when I lose them, too. I
don't know much about euthanizing, but Val is a great reference. Teri ... From:...
for the kind words. val , i checked out the link & got some good info. i still can't see anyone thinking flushing a sick fish is okay. though i guess i was...
Hi Lenna, I always believed that putting a fish in the freezer was a good way to euthanize, too. Many well respected books recommend this. I don't really ...
well i bought some algae waffers for my snails in the goldfish tank. they also share the romaine w/the fish. knuckles goes spastic over them. as they float to...
Hi Lenna, I have heard that corn is hard to digest, but I presume that is the outer part. I would think if you treated it like peas, and squeezed out the soft...
I heard corn is an ingredient in some fishfoods that helps keep goldies from getting constipated, but I've never seen it recommended as a raw food. Never...
Hello everyone, I am somewhat of a lurker. I mostly read and rarely post.lol. I have a question for the group. We have 2 Shubunkin goldfish we got in...
thank you both for the info. actually i buy no-salt canned veggies. hubby lost his sense of smell/taste & tends to salt the food to death :P and i add green...
I also give them the frozen bloodworms........everybody likes those nasty
things! Teri ... From: goldfishlovers@yahoogroups.com Date: 08/19/05 14:20:57 To:...
i went to petsmart to have the goldies water tested & noticed a sign that said 'up for adoption'. one is a black skirted tetra , the other an orander (??)...
In a message dated 8/19/2005 3:33:30 PM Eastern Standard Time, phoebe14620@... writes: i put a teeny amount of dried blood worms in , knuckles took a...
Hi Lenna, I have seen leaning when the nitrites in the water is high. You mentioned that your parameters are good, though. Have you tested for nitrites (not...
In a message dated 8/19/2005 3:28:48 PM Eastern Standard Time, phoebe14620@... writes: went to petsmart to have the goldies water tested Do they charge...
