Q. I just recently picked up a pair of baby goldfish, one is a 2" shubunkin and the other is a 1" fantail/shubunkin hybrid. Their final home is my 55 gallon 'goldfish' tank that currently houses my two fantail goldfish both of which are about 6-7 inches in length. The new goldfish are currently in a cycled half filled 20 gallon 'hospital tank' undergoing monitoring due to the fact they were gotten from a less than reputable breeder and I'm watching them for signs of illness.
I have never gotten goldfish this small (my smallest was about 2.5 inches and not NEARLY this skittish) or from this source before so I have a few questions. First off, these two little guys are VERY shy. They spend 90% of their time hiding however possible. I have some floating plants that I used in my tropical tank to protect fry that I've put into their tank to help them feel more secure but they are both still very skittish. I've had them about 3 days now and all they do is hide is this normal? Also, I have some tiny sinking pellets that will easily fit in their mouths. The only problem is I have yet to get them to eat anything. Again, is this normal?
I was wondering, would it be more beneficial to me to transfer them on a VERY temporary basis to a 3g to help not only monitor them but also hopefully help them find/eat their food? If that is a bad idea should/could I put them in the 55g with the other 2 goldfish? Would the larger goldfish pick on them? I would have to feed a mixture of the large and baby goldfish pellets but would being in a larger school like setting help put their little baby nerves at ease?
Someone suggested putting them in the 3g to feed then putting them back into the aquarium but I worry that would stress their poor tiny bodies even more. If I put them in the 3g it would be for a couple weeks till I was sure they were eating and not sick.
A. I do not recommend moving your goldfish to a smaller tank. Your 20 gallon is a perfect holding tank for their quarantine period. I would even consider using the 20 gallon to grow them up a bit before adding them into the 55. However, eventually once the new fish grow they may bully your fancy goldfish. It's commonly suggested that you shouldn't keep both comet-type goldfish in with fancies.
It's common for new fish to hide all the time and even to refuse food. Any animal is going to be very cautious in a new environment. Give them about a week to settle in. When you do feed them, try something like frozen bloodworms or krill. It's more tempting than a pellet.
Question about newly bought baby goldfish?
Q. I just recently picked up a pair of baby goldfish, one is a 2" shubunkin and the other is a 1" fantail/shubunkin hybrid. Their final home is my 55 gallon 'goldfish' tank that currently houses my two fantail goldfish both of which are about 6-7 inches in length. The new goldfish are currently in a cycled half filled 20 gallon 'hospital tank' undergoing monitoring due to the fact they were gotten from a less than reputable breeder and I'm watching them for signs of illness.
I have never gotten goldfish this small (my smallest was about 2.5 inches and not NEARLY this skittish) or from this source before so I have a few questions. First off, these two little guys are VERY shy. They spend 90% of their time hiding however possible. I have some floating plants that I used in my tropical tank to protect fry that I've put into their tank to help them feel more secure but they are both still very skittish. I've had them about 3 days now and all they do is hide is this normal? Also, I have some tiny sinking pellets that will easily fit in their mouths. The only problem is I have yet to get them to eat anything. Again, is this normal?
I was wondering, would it be more beneficial to me to transfer them on a VERY temporary basis to a 3g to help not only monitor them but also hopefully help them find/eat their food? If that is a bad idea should/could I put them in the 55g with the other 2 goldfish? Would the larger goldfish pick on them? I would have to feed a mixture of the large and baby goldfish pellets but would being in a larger school like setting help put their little baby nerves at ease?
Any suggestions are helpful.
Wouldn't netting them into a restricted feeding space twice a day stress them even more?
A. Your fish are small and in a strange place! YES I THINK I WOULD BE SCARED TO! And they will not eat in front of you the probably find something after you are not watching so just back of the fish!
A question about internet connection?
Q. Because I'm currently staying in a hostel, I have to use a wireless internet connection, because my hostel does not have telephone lines. So I have two choices: A high-speed broadband connection (3G) and the wireless connection provided by the hostel. Because the 3G technology in my country is still not stable, I chose the hostel wireless connection. The thing is, after I registered for it, I am able to log on to the Internet, but it is very slow. My friend, which stays only two rooms away from me, enjoys a superfast connection although he uses the hostel connection. Thinking it was my computer's fault, I tried to log on in another location, not my friend's room, but in another block within the hostel area. It was much faster. I've already checked the Intel PROSet Wireless Software in my comp, the signal quality is excellent and the speed switches between 11.0 Mbps & 54.0 Mbps, the signal strength is very good. So what's the problem?
A. If the speed is switching between 54Mbps and 11Mbps, the signal quality is likely the issue. The wireless software may say "excellent", but don't go by that. If your location changes how fast your internet seems, its interference on the wireless. On some occasions, it is possibly to make wireless in a laptop work better by shutting off it's power saving option.
In Windows, right-click My Computer and select properties. Select the Hardware tab, click device manager. Find the Intel ProSet adapter under network adapters, right-click on it and select properties. Click the Advanced tab at the top and look for PowerSaveMode in the list and set it for OFF. This will use more power (battery in laptop won't last as long), but can make the wireless work better in some cases.
Also, make sure you are not near any 2.4Ghz cordless phones, Microwave Ovens, Baby Monitors, or anything else operating in the 2.4Ghz band as these will all cause problems.
Worst case - get a decent PCMCIA wireless card. hey usually have better antennas and more power than a built in wireless card.
Hope this helps.
Jason
http://www.onestoptechnologyshop.com
How long can a young fantailed goldfish live a healthy life in a temporary Eclipse System 3g?
Q. I just adopted ONE fantail goldfish from a college friend who could no longer care for him/her (s/he was living in about a half gallon bowl.... she didn't know about the misconceptions) :(
I know that goldfish need min 10g per fish due to the high levels of ammonia they give off and the large size they grow to, but I had to do the best that I could keeping him in my own little dorm room for now.
S/He is still "a baby", and will be transferred into a large pond with a few other goldfish and kio when spring comes (and s/he grows a little -about 4-5in long I'm hoping, s/he is only 2.5-3in now).
So, as we wait for the warmer weather, I am keeping him/her in an Eclipse System 3g. I have never kept a tank before this (just a little 1.5g for a betta that didn't have such a fancy filter system and all, which I plan on putting into the three gallon when the goldie moves out).
My question: I know these are not the ideal conditons by a long shot, but it was this, "humanly kill him", or give him away as a feeder fish to some pet store (I even looked for goldfish rescues!). He has to stay in the 3g until it gets a little warmer and he can move into the pond (I figure it is much better than his bowl). Please read the total of my coments and then advize: HOW LONG CAN A YOUNG FANTAIL OF ABOUT 2.5in LONG CURRENTLY, LIVE IN A 3G TANK UNDER THE CONDITIONS I HAVE DESCRIBED TO YOU?
I plan on doing weekly or twice weekly 25% water changes with the dechlorinator, making sure it's at the correct temp while it sits up in a seperate bucket to "settle", and all that. Right now the water is beautifully clear and the little fella swims around and up and down looking wonderfully healthy for now. I leave the light on "all day" and turn it off at night because the closest window to him is usually drawn (and I don't want the tank growing a bunch of alge anyway). I keep a very close eye on him/her and monitor all body signs-including poop consistancy and color-for any signs of illness.
Thank you for any information! If you need any more information, please let me know :D
Have a great day!
Please understand: the petstore will only use the fish as a feeder fish--I check while also checking for rescues--and it would be no better than him living two months here with me in a tank that is cleaned regularly and monitored. I check with the pond owners, and he will do just fine in their pond (I had already checked the advice you gave Sarah, but thank you)
Thank you Bennett. That is an interesting idea to consider. I am doing the best that I can for him until the warmer weather comes.
A. I have been in this situation before. until you buy a 20 gallon, or find him a new home, you can use a lage 20 gallon tupperware tub reinforced with bungee cords. You can hook a filter and airpump right up to this system. Its not pretty, but I have housed other people's "impulse goldfish buys" like this for months until a better home was found.
Good luck
EDIT: Fancy goldfish are not "rare." Next to commons, faintails are one of the most popular pets in the usa. They can go in a pond if kept with similar slow moving goldies. They may not winter over well however if you live in an area with harsh winters.
Do not punish yourself if your goldie doesn't make it. You did your best and he wasn't your responsibility in the first place.
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