Aiming4 Keeping Goldfish

Why does my red ear slider not eat bright coloured goldfish?

Mr Goldfish — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:20:05 +0000

THat is weird. My res only ate the one with white body, but not the brighter coloured ones. Am i just being paranoid or is this how they select their prey?

Addition to my Goldfish themed tank?

Mr Goldfish — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:27:32 +0000

I currently have a 100 Gallon tank housing
. 1 2"Black Moor
. 1 4"Koi
. 4 3"Fantails
. 1 4"Sseratus
. 1 4"Comet/ Common
. 1 2"Ryukin
. 2 3"Lionhead
. 40 Trapdoor Snails
. 20 Clams
. Several small plants

Any suggestions for my tank (I would like a specific amount/number of fish suggested too)
Is my tank too crowded?
Also, I would like the suggested fish to not emit too much fecal matter.
I do have chemicals for reducing ammonia/nitrate.
Some kind of completely silver carp Graycat.
Everyone’s suggestion were deeply appreciated, and I am planning on trading these fish in to the local pet store today, hopefully they will find a better home than what I had to offer.

Thumbs up for everyone.

Adding salt to a goldfish tank?

Mr Goldfish — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:54:43 +0000

I’ve done the research and have decided to add aquarium salt to my goldfish tank since one of my fish has tail rot (I think) and I want to try & make sure the others don’t get it.

I’m going to add 1 teaspoon per 5 gallons of water by mixing the salt in a cup of the water from the tank.

My question is, is it safe to pour the salt water in the tank while the fish are in there? Or should I remove them, wash the tank over, & then do it? Is all of that neccessary?
They won’t die unless I put too much.
I’ll use a smaller dosage then.
I’ve added the dosage & my fish are fine.

What can you do to keep a goldfish happy and healthy?

Mr Goldfish — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:19:19 +0000

I won a goldfish at a fair and want to keep it alive as long as possible because I like him. Any tips?
Also whats the best thing to feed them? I can’t go to Petco until my brother goes to buy stuff for our guinea pig, so would soaked bread be good until then?
I put it in a 3 gallon tank, but it stopped banging into the walls since I switched.

How do I keep my goldfish from drowning in the aquarium ?

Mr Goldfish — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:15:35 +0000

How long until…?

Mr Goldfish — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:37:10 +0000

How long until my Glofish (not goldfish) fry will be as large as their parents or maybe just have their colors?

Anyway I’m not planning to sell them.
I just said Glofish (the genetically modified Zebra Danio) not goldfish…

What type of goldfish should I get?

Mr Goldfish — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:44:19 +0000

Choice #1- http://www.petsolutions.com/Calico-Lionhead+I74520+C40001623.aspx
Choice #2- http://www.petsolutions.com/Calico-Butterfly+I74590+C40001985.aspx
Choice #3- http://www.petsolutions.com/Calico-Ryukin+I74525+C40001623.aspx
Choice #4- http://www.petsolutions.com/Calico-Fantail+I73600+C79.aspx
Whitch one should I get??
Btw, my tank’s only big enough for 1, or else i would get one of each!

my red hat goldfish died he was about 3monts?

Mr Goldfish — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:21:59 +0000

i do not think at all i over fed then but then the other 2 would be dead should i change the water and clean it and can i wate till sunday
theyr tank is 6.7 gallons

Where can I buy rare breeds of goldfish near Irvine or Chino Hills, California?

Mr Goldfish — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:21:54 +0000

I am looking to find some of the rarer/exotic breeds of goldfish (i.e. Ranchu/Tosakin/Jikin/Lionhead/Eggfish etc). I know some are impossible to find in the states, but I think there has to be a place somewhere. Online ordering helps as well, but only if they are domestic.

Goldfish/Koi Keeping for Beginners?

Mr Goldfish — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:30:50 +0000

I’ve always admired Koi fish, never had a chance to own one. Where can I learn or what books can I pick up to learn everything from A-Z about this Hobby?