I know I promised you guys some pictures of my goldfish tank once the re 'scape was done. Sorry I haven't been able to fulfill that for a while. Life has been a rollcoaster, and on top of that I lost my two oldest goldfish. Here is my newly remade goldfish tank:
I took this picture of the tank when the fish were acclimating in a holding tub, so there weren't any fishies in it. But now with my two large, old goldfish gone, it still looks like this. My remaining goldfish is only about 3.5 inches long (including tail). He's hardly visible when I take pictures of the tank. Oh, and I almost forgot to mention that I also have some floating plants, so it doesn't look as bright as it does in this picture.
Speaking of which. Here is the latest addition (and only remaining) member of my goldfish family. I put a few mirrors by the tank, so he doesn't think he's completely alone.
Sorry to hear about your fish.
Have you considered adding live anacharis to the tank? I'm sure you know, but I've heard that goldfish love it. Good idea about the mirrors.
Actually all of the plants you see in the picture are fake plants. I like tall plants, but the lighting I have is insufficient for everything except maybe an anubias on the bottom. I actually tried anarcharis once, but it died due to the lighting issue and not the goldfish nibbling! :lol:
Thank you, Lainey. I do plan to find more goldfish! At least two more and maybe a fourth depending on how high my nitrates climb. I'm actually going to hunt for some this weekend!
Nice shot - and a good start! I'm sorry that you lost some of your friends Good luck with the newbies (whenever they come along) and keep us posted as this tank grows and changes! I always love to see your fishy's homes
So my new little guy is very photogenic. And I just can't help myself sometimes!
I took away his "mirror buddy" so I could get a long shot of the tank. This is a pretty good shot for size comparison. Can you believe he's grown since I got him?
Congrats on the newbie!!! He's so cute - looks like Little Red Riding Hood!! Hopefully all goes well with QT and the two will be best buddies in no time
Thanks guys! Although I'm not too sure I want a "couple"! I don't know what I'd do with a spawn of goldfish!! :lol: I'm hoping for two males. I don't have to worry about eggs that way!
Lainey, I actually had a comet goldfish like that, too! But I had to give him away because he was too big and boisterous for my 55 gal. I actually just visited the pond a few weeks ago and found him still alive. I'm sorry your beautiful comet went missing. Those markings that make them so beautiful also make them a target.
i was really gutted as she produced some identical babies,i always
thought baby goldfish were black,however hers were always white
with the red head spot,and i have some similar this year,i'm wondering
if they will winter,or if they should be bought indoors ?
Oh wow! That must be really special to have some of her beautiful babies in your pond! If the other goldfish have been able to overwinter in the pond, then those should be fine, too. Just make sure the top doesn't completely freeze over and keep water movement in there.
They were all just basic pet store fish. The golden guy was actually from Petsmart and my most recent purchase was from a LPS about an hour south of me. Every once in a while pet stores will get in really nice looking goldfish with the rest. Just gotta keep an eye out for them.
Where did you purchase your goldfish?
They have very nice coloring and fins. I'm especially loving the first guy.
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