Aquarists, UNITE!!!

[jitami]

Let me just state... It wasn't a fun experience. lol

But you still had to try it again

[aSnakeLovinBabe]

sorry to hear about your loss Shanley...

Although, I would not recommend adding another fish to that tank, looks like you have a 1 gallon tank. Even one goldfish is too much for 1 gallon of water. The proper ratio is 2 gallons of water (with a filter also) per every inch of goldfish you own... that includes their tail. That is the very least... more gallons per inch is even better. and all goldfish get wayyyy over an inch in size. My recommendation would be to move your remaining fish to a larger tank that has at least 5 gallons on water in it. I would change out a really good bit of the water and cut down on the food also. It's never a good sign when there is food left over at the top of a goldfish's tank... between the ammonia he is putting out, and the ammonia the food puts out as it rots, it can turn into a deadly situation overnight for the fish. Feed only once per day... if that. fish are like reptiles, they don't need to eat every day and will thrive if fed every other day provided you give them balanced and proper nutrition. This is especially important when keeping a goldfish in such a confined space, seeing as they put off the motherload of ammonia, and all that surplus food is going right through his tummy and out the other end. You may still want to medicate your remaining goldfish, since melafix is an all natural remedy, it will not hurt. Also use some aquarium salt, that helps to increase the fish's natural resistance to pathogens. Fish are especially susceptible to disease because the confined bit of water they live in is very effective in spreading it everywhere. If you have to move your goldfish for any reason right now, I recommend taking your clean wet hands and scooping him up that way instead of a net. Nets often slightly damage the slime coating on your fish and that can lead to a weakness in the immune system, and then sequentially, illness.

I care for the fish department of my store, and since I started doing it... our fish are thriving! And way less people are getting away with overpopulating their tanks,mixing tropical and coldwater species, and putting other fish besides bettas in unfiltered, un'aerated water because i won't allow them to do it

[Snake lover 3-25]

Although, I would not recommend adding another fish to that tank, looks like you have a 1 gallon tank. Even one goldfish is too much for 1 gallon of water. The proper ratio is 2 gallons of water (with a filter also) per every inch of goldfish you own... that includes their tail. That is the very least... more gallons per inch is even better. and all goldfish get wayyyy over an inch in size. My recommendation would be to move your remaining fish to a larger tank that has at least 5 gallons on water in it.

yeah i know lol that was just temporary lol the other fish the ones that hurt him in the first place are in the 20 gal behind it lol

If you have to move your goldfish for any reason right now, I recommend taking your clean wet hands and scooping him up that way instead of a net. Nets often slightly damage the slime coating on your fish and that can lead to a weakness in the immune system, and then sequentially, illness.

really???? never would have guessed!!!!

I would change out a really good bit of the water and cut down on the food also. It's never a good sign when there is food left over at the top of a goldfish's tank... between the ammonia he is putting out, and the ammonia the food puts out as it rots, it can turn into a deadly situation overnight for the fish. Feed only once per day... if that. fish are like reptiles, they don't need to eat every day and will thrive if fed every other day provided you give them balanced and proper nutrition. This is especially important when keeping a goldfish in such a confined space, seeing as they put off the motherload of ammonia, and all that surplus food is going right through his tummy and out the other end.

yup lol the pic was taken just after i put the food in....... i scooped out any excess.....

You may still want to medicate your remaining goldfish, since melafix is an all natural remedy, it will not hurt. Also use some aquarium salt, that helps to increase the fish's natural resistance to pathogens. Fish are especially susceptible to disease because the confined bit of water they live in is very effective in spreading it everywhere.

ok i'll get some and do just that how often can i do this just to keep them up in good shape????

[Lori P]

Random comment:

Everytime I see this thread, I think of the t shirt I used to have:

"Dyslexics! UNTIE!!" LOLOL

[Charlet_2007]

yup..... it's a shame...... but i'll def. go to the store and get some of that melafix...... just in case...... how much does it usually run???

last night bought some for mine 6.54.. so about 7.00.. mine has pop eye and i dont know how they got it.. they get a 50% water change every week.. WEIRD.. try cleaning out a 380 every week lol

[Snake lover 3-25]

that must be a pain in the butt!!!!! i'll get right on that..... soon as i find someone to take me

[Garter_Gertie]

Random comment:

Everytime I see this thread, I think of the t shirt I used to have:

"Dyslexics! UNTIE!!" LOLOL

Lori, you slay me!!! Thanks for nutinn', buddy! LOL!!! I *cannot* read the title of this thread now *without* reading "UNTIE!!!"

And I crack up laughing every time I do!

[Lori P]

Then my work here is done!! LOL

I discovered Jeffy's problem!!!!!!!!!!

The problem is-- was-- my huge fluffy black cat Evie was getting on top of the tank and fishing!!!! I've changed tops, Evie can't fish, and Jeffy is coming back out more and more!!!!

[Zephyr]

Then my work here is done!! LOL

I discovered Jeffy's problem!!!!!!!!!!

The problem is-- was-- my huge fluffy black cat Evie was getting on top of the tank and fishing!!!! I've changed tops, Evie can't fish, and Jeffy is coming back out more and more!!!!

lol
I'm not surprised. XD

[kurtnagel]

I'm working on breeding mosquito fish from the local creek (Rosa, my WC radix LOVES them!!). I have about 30 roughly 2/3 female 1/3 male. I've had successful broods that were quickly eaten by the bigger fish in the tank. Just put in a large "breeding mop" so hopefully the next broods will have more of a chance. I'm a bit lazy, so want to avoid the separation tanks and such. Hopefully want to set up enough hiding places that fry can grow. Any other ideas?