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Your options really are either a bigger tank, or rehoming him to somebody else with a big tank or a pond. If you have the space, a small intex kiddie pool is a cheap option to house him as he grows. Cheapest filtration for that would be a couple big sponge filters.
If it seems like a better idea to rehome him, /r/aquaswap is a good place to post and see if anyone nearby has a place for him.
Daily water changes will absolutely help keep him safe while he's still in this tank, but it's not really a good long-term solution as goldfish grow very big, very fast, and a healthy adult goldfish wouldn't even physically fit in this current tank.
I'm sorry you're in this situation, I hate when people give out pets as "gifts," a pet is a big commitment of time and money and it's really not great to just shove that on a person who isn't expecting it :(
I agree with Unknown; this is a lot better for the fancy but you'll still want to rehome the common if you don't have a pond! It's more ideal for fancy goldfish to have a fellow fancy as a tankmate anyways and the setup is still severely undersized for even 1 common alone o:
You can see if anyone in your area has a pond he can go to through r/Aquaswap or Nextdoor.com :)
You should see if the city will compensate you somewhat. I mean they did cause the loss of your pets (and let's be honest some goldfish are frigging expensive).
If you're feeling unsafe with the situation you could switch to seachem safe (obviously look around amazon for pricing and instructions verses what I found in a quick 4 second search). See what the safe dosage of that is and overdose the crap out of your water. It sucks to do but I've kept most of my fish safe with doing that, hell I once dumped a good pint of prime in a 65 gallon tank and was fine (I always joke my tanks are 100% prime and no water).
yesterday i made a post about my goldfish sitting at the bottom, i did a 30% water change with a gravel vacuum and added safestart, i fed them cooked peas and have been fasting them and changed their food from topfin goldfish flakes to sinking pellets, they both swim around the tank occasionally but return to the same spot, i also ordered a liquid test kit so i can measure ammonia (i only have test strips that measure nitrate and nitrite)
Anchor Worm? I would avoid that myself, because I've never had it in my tanks and don't want it! But I'm sure people treat it successfully and go on with normal lives. :)
If you really feel that way, fishkeeping may not be for you and that's totally okay! Your feelings are valid! If you'd like, you can see about rehoming the fish through r/Aquaswap, r/Goldfishswap, or even make a post on Nextdoor.com to see if anyone in your area has a good setup or pond for them to live in.
Best of luck to you! And I'm sure the fish are grateful to have someone as dedicated and hard-working as you've been for them <33
This is the one I bought: COODIA Internal Green Water Killer Filter Aquarium Tank U-V Light Pump https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V26V5MS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_pZP6Fb8DWYSZ1
You may need something a bit larger for your tank but this works perfectly for mine
So, first thing, test strips are basically useless. They're hard to read and also very inaccurate. Here's an example.
Next thing, pH isn't that important. It's more important that it's kept constant than that it is a specific number, so don't worry about pH really. Especially do not use any chemicals that are intended to alter it, as that will make it unstable.
The most important things to be checking are ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate. The cheapest most reliable testing kits are the API freshwater master test kits. They're cheapest on amazon but they're also sold in most pet stores, and the price isn't majorly different. Get one of those as soon as you can.
There is no way the tank that goldfish is currently in is cycled if there's any ammonia present. Do you have a filter on it? If so, how long has the tank been running and what is your water change schedule?
l 100% understand the quarantine situation. You can get a master test kit from amazon: here. The problem is space. Fish stores and the like will completely BS a customer "Yeah those fish can live together," "Yeah this tank will be big enough," in order to make a sale. Goldfish need a lot of room, single tailed goldfish need an INSANE amount of room. They need this because their bodies will stop growing, but their organs do not. This is why goldfish only live for at most a few years when in tiny spaces before developing health problems or dying from their stunting.
For people who can't upgrade tanks right away I always say do as many water changes as you can while you wait. It won't fix the problem, but it will help. Goodluck, I'm routing for the little guy to live to enjoy a full sized tank.
Ohh you can see if someone in your area has a pond by making a post on Nextdoor.com! Until he can find a new home, I highly recommend having him in one of these instead of the 20 gal. It's very likely being stuck in the undersized conditions could be affecting his health D: Best of luck!
Like others have said, move it into the 10g tank as soon as possible; once the chlorine in the water is gone (I hope you had water conditioner on you for that), both containers are uncycled so it's not any better to keep it in the terrarium thing.
Separately, though, there are chemicals to cycle a tank within days; my local fish store sold me a product called Prodibio, which cycled my 10g quickly (there are different amounts; make sure to get what works for you, which won't be much).
That will get your bacteria levels sorted faster, which will reduce stress on your fish.
Love em - and they are very versatile! I got these from amazon and they can hang both inside and outside of pond... you can see a couple used in my post here. I had my calla lillies outside the pond as it was raining sooooo much when the photos were taken in mid-May-ish. Another is just hanging in the pond because I used it to hold some water snails I received - i was worried some hadn't made it, so i put them in the basket and they all climbed out!
I used 2 of them to prop up the waterfall spillways I have in each pond - you can see it in the last of those photos.
You can order that on Amazon
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Might want to give repashy soilent green a shot. It's a gel food you mix yourself with boiling water. It takes a couple of minutes once every two weeks and it's much more nutritional and helps prevent some health issues. A lot of breeders and distributors like Jenny from Solid Gold and Dandy Oranda swear by it. You can get it on Amazon and the powder lasts forever. I've had mine for several months and hardly made a dent in it.
https://www.amazon.com/Repashy-Soilent-Green-All-Sizes/dp/B00GM29YMA
Most stores carry them, otherwise if you can't find them in store they sell them on amazon (they're cheaper on amazon anyways compared to 90% of fish/pet stores)
I was referring to https://www.amazon.com/Hikari-Goldfish-Extreme-Enhancing-Kyorin/dp/B004WI1V5O for the goldies.
That feed is really good though I just did some looking into koi feed by then. Also maybe the Hikari gold excel koi feed (only white and green bag they do) as it has digestive aids with all the benefits of the one you linked too.
These are not the same ones I have but they are very similar and on amazon :)
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The plants will absolutely help however expect the sword to get nibbled on. I had to pull my swords from my tank into a grow out tank because my fish were decimating them. In a month or two I should be able to replant their tank. Anubis is one of the best plants to put in with them as the leaves tend to be more leathery and they don't like that as much.
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As for food the best on the market is probably Repasy Super Gold which I will provide two links for. I would not use carnivore pellets as the protein content is way too high for them and will cause constipation. If you do feed a pellet New Life Spectrum makes a sinking pellet for goldfish / koi that is good.
It is a gel food but comes to you in a powder. All you do is mix 2-3 parts boiling water to the gel and let it setup. Then you cut it into cubes that you can feed them. I prepare fresh food for them about every two weeks or so as you just keep the extra in the fridge and pull it out for feedings. They also get some fresh veggies like shelled peas, romaine lettuce, and broccoli to supplement their normal diet.
I had the problem too but unfortunately for me it was much worse I used a COOSPIDER Sun JUP-01 Aquariums in... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DFR6CRQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share there are other options but this won worked best for me they also have a canister filter version too
What about nitrites and nitrates? Goldfish may attack other sick goldfish or if your water quality is off
I used this to make a divider for my tank
These are the ones I like. Check marketplace/Craigslist/offer up for an air pump. I bet you could scoop one up for a few bucks. It’s by far the best bang for your buck in the aquarium world. You’ll save yourself a lot of time! Setup looks great!
These things sort of exist for the hobbyist but nitrite and nitrate are not available and that is really what you are after. You can get probes to constantly monitor TDS, PH, Temp, I am sure salt water folks have more to measure as well. Seachem makes a little sticky to put in your tank called an ammonia alert, but really, if your tank is cycled you should never see ammonia, same goes for nitrite. Nitrate is the one you are going to see climbing and dropping after a water change. This product looks close to what I would want, not sure if works for freshwater. Also I would like it if it logged the data and could be downloaded or sent to a computer to chart it. https://www.amazon.com/American-Marine-Pinpoint-Nitrate-Monitor/dp/B001EHAYUE
To stop something like this happening again you should get a heater guard. One like this which you slide the heater into and it will stop your fish ever getting injured like that again.
> Not gonna lie, the odds are good most of these fish will not make it very long through no fault of your own - carnival fish are not exactly well taken care of before being ended off to kids with sticky hands.
That's really fair. I've always hated the concept of carnival fish for this reason. I know they're basically abused which is part of the reason why I want to try my damndest to give these little guys a shot. I know inevitably some of them will die young, sadly.
> Yes, that tank is way too small, but you're already aware of it
This may sound pretty jaded - I may be down to a few within a week just because of the state I received these fish in. But this is a cheap $20 tank, and my goal is to get as many living happily for the next month or two until my partner moves into the new house. I'll likely buy her kids a properly sized fish tank as a housewarming.
> As far as cycling, get a master test kit to monitor ammonia, nitrates and nitrites and do regular partial water changes (with 8 fish in 10g, you will need to do partial changes really often during cycling and monitor very closely because that ammonia is probably going to climb up fast.
Would a partial changes every 2-3 days be sufficient you think? Obviously it's very dependent on the state of the aquarium. Right now I'd call the water "a little bit milky." I'll grab a test kit off Amazon (it's half the price as in-store, right now) but won't get it until Wednesday. API recommends this if ammonia or nitrates are too high:
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B006YG12F6
Would that be sufficient you think to at least get the aquarium stable for these cute dudes?
Thank you for the response!
Waiting to get a proper tank with filter/pump from a friend, in the meantime I was thinking of using my electric bike pump (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07XZCLGVQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
-as a replacement for a day or two, is this too strong? Fish that it'll be for is a black moore.
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I've API water conditioner, API quick start and API stress zyme in the water
Works like a sponge filter, but with any media.
Works like a sponge filter, but with any media.
I have about 400gph into a 50g and it's a lot of flow. Going through spray bars made it better, but it's a lot of fiddling and I felt it was still be a bit high. I've got a 3000+ gph pump on a bigger tank that has spray bars shooting into the roof lip of the tank. That works really, but the splashing is very loud so you'd have to be okay with the noise if your tank lets you do that.
Some pond filters use an external pump. Those would give you the filter space and then you can mess around with the flow rates easier using different pumps instead of constricting the pump's line. There are more expensive DC pumps that let you adjust the output, but the lowest settings might still be a lot of flow. Like this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07B5L2BPX
Yeah i mean you guys are making it seem like i dont need to replace anything. but i still may purchase some of these since mine dont look too good (really fuzzy looking).
unless you guys think i dont need these either.
Yes, it's fine but I've discovered that this one is better!
It's the one I use. I tried both Fritz Aquatics Complete and this one and found that this one works best for my Fancies.
I would go bare, it's so much easier to maintain, having done sand in the past. 650 lph is pretty small, I think you'd want at least twice that. The sunsun 303b is a great canister filter.
I'd bet dollars to donuts it is flukes, treat the entire system with something like Wormer+ (flubendazole), I have really not been impressed with prazipro.
https://www.amazon.com/Plymouth-Discus-Product-WORMER-Plus/dp/B085TQ75Z5
Hydrogen peroxide dips are another option but far riskier and does not kill all the flukes in the system. The heavy breathing would indicate gill flukes. Flukes are easy to identify with a skin scrape but you need a microscope or a vet to do that.
If you still want to do a goldfish and want to lessen the amount of work required with that level of water change, look into getting a Python water changing system - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000255NXC?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
This thing saves me so much time on my 75-gallon tank and it's super easy to use.
OP, I'm sorry about your goldie, it's hard when your fish is doing poorly. I'm attaching a link to what I use, I take a half a spoonful (the included spoon) of Kanaplex and Metroplex each and mix it with two cooked lima beans mashed up. I replace one of the feedings with it, and treat every two days. The Kanaplex for up to three doses, and then I continue with the Metroplex and one lima bean until symptoms disappear.
Nicrew on Amazon. I am using one fir my 29 gallon and it working well. A 4 ft is 65 bucks. NICREW SkyLED Plus Aquarium Light for Planted Tanks, Full Spectrum Freshwater Fish Tank Light, Light Brightness and Spectrum Adjustable with External Controller, 48-54 Inches, 45 Watts https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JYFDS5S/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_3CQ7JNG8PT7NM4RR9T6M?psc=1
Blagdon Affinity Mocha Corner Weave Pool, Comes with Inpond 5-in-1 3000 Filter Pump with UV Clarifier, LED Spotlight, Three Fountain Feature Heads and 1 Planting Basket https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B084GLP34D/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_M58VXK9431HRCB19ZJ50?psc=1 would this be would this be suitable?
It sounds like you’re doing everything right - the only other thing I can think of would be adding aquarium salt to help with healing. Unfortunately accidents like this happen. Were you using a python? If so, check out something like the Save-a-Fishy siphon cap - the large size fits the standard python tube. Also, search this sub for the word ‘blind’ - there are quite a few examples of fish who are able to live happy lives without eyes.
Haha, the project I’m working on is a 115 custom coffee table because my wife doesn’t want a massive tank along a wall lol. But anyways, if y’all have the ability the fluval FX6
or even the FX4 is really nice. Now with that being said they are a little over priced but they are super quite and have a lot of nice features that most other filters don’t have. I like HOBs but they can get a little noisy especially when it’s in the bedroom. With that being said too, I don’t know if you want to be running an air pump but this one is the bomb!!!
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For my divider I used this and cut to size, its a plastic pond grid thing
Try distracting your males with food, especially food that gets them working or food toys
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Take a look at these pellets.. mine seem to be crazy for themFluval Pellets
Water perameters are how much nitrates, nitrites, ammonia, what is the pH, etc. You can test them with a test kit like this one. You NEED a test kit to keep fish. The water needs to be tested when you do a water change, or when a fish dies, or before a new fish is added.
The ideal perameters for a goldfish are 0 ppm ammonia, 0 or near 0 ppm nitrites, max 50 ppm nitrates, and pH between 6.5-7.5. Goldfish can tolerate a lot outside of those perameters, but it isnt reccomended, because it can lead to them getting sick.
As a side note, if you arent able to upgrade the tank, i reccomend a large plastic bin or a horse water trough. I saw in another comment you were having trouble convincing your parents to upgrade the tank, which is fair, fishtanks are expensive and 75 gallons takes up a lot of space. But in the meantimes, anything bigger then what you have is better. Just make sure you upgrade the filter as you go up in container size.
I run all my tanks off of these
They are cheap, powerful, quiet, and I am currently running 7 small tanks off one, and 3 big tanks off another... I will never buy a different pump unless this brand makes something bigger.
I just got these at Amazon, because they were all plastic with no metal bits to rust. I've only had them for a little over a week but they seem to work well. I take them out and let them dry between feedings.
AQUANEAT Aquarium Air Pump 300GPH, for up to 200 Gallon Fish Tank, Powerful Hydroponic Aerator Pump, Adjustable Oxygen Bubbler https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088THVBZF/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_A49V59PXQ4SZXE6ZG3JG?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Would this work? I cant find what you are telling me could you send a link.
Pennington Aquagarden, Complete Raised Window Pond Kit, Water Feature Pool, Includes Inpond 5 in 1 300 Pond & Water Pump with UV Clarifier, Decking Pond, Three Fountain Displays https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B3VCTXG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_FC9MQY0BFWKPRJ82ZWJQ
That is spawning behavior. I would add a spawning mop somewhere away from those rocks so she does not get beat up too bad. Since I bet you do not have a spawning mop on hand I would float her in a plastic colander for at least a day to give her a break, separate tank/storage tub is a good idea. I use cheer pompoms for spawning mops, like this. https://www.amazon.com/Faxco-Plastic-Cheerleading-Rooters-Cheering/dp/B07ZSD84WK/ref=sxin_15_ac_d_rm?ac_md=1-1-Y2hlZXJsZWFkaW5nIHBvbSBwb21z-ac_d_rm_rm_rm&crid=337PBVAJS5TNO&cv_ct_cx=cheerleader%2Bpom%2Bpoms&keywords=cheerleader%2Bpom%2Bpoms&pd_rd_i=B07ZSD84WK&pd_rd_r=e93ac25a-00cb-4601-84fa-85475a5d3249&pd_rd_w=R8emA&pd_rd_wg=uIkdh&pf_rd_p=1dcacca2-86c1-44b6-b509-8cf93960a908&pf_rd_r=9Z0YWW5E2ST8YM10CC6M&qid=1644601601&sprefix=cheer%2Bleader%2Bp%2Caps%2C346&sr=1-2-12d4272d-8adb-4121-8624-135149aa9081&th=1
Once they are done you can let them eat the eggs off of it if you do not want to raise the fry.
Firstly, unfortunately 75 gallons is way too small for four comets. It'll be a lot more ideal to rehome them to a pond since they are pond fish. I've rehomed goldfish through Nextdoor.com. Best of luck :(
You can replace the goldfish with some platy fish; looks very similar, but stay small and you can have a whole group of them in a 30 gallon.
Trust me, it'll save you and the kid a lot of heartbreak if you let the comet go to someone with a pond (they are pond fish, after all. You can try Nextdoor.com; I've rehomed comets this way) and get a fish more appropriote for that tank size.
Ah, so what you're saying is you put plants in there and they became active and played with the plants and ripped them up! Sounds like they need something to do!
My fancies are usually super active swimming around the tank picking at the sand and rocks and stuff. Do you feed them sinking food or does it float at the surface? I've heard that feeding floating food tends to make them less interested in picking around the tank for food because they only ever find food at the top. (It's also not recommended for goldies because it makes them gulp air and can cause bloating and swim bladder issues).
In terms of giving them durable activities in the tank, I saw one person in r/Aquariums post a picture of a dog toy in their tank that looked like these: https://www.amazon.com/JW-Pet-Nature-HOL-ee-Assorted/dp/B01BWEZ6R4/ I don't know exactly which one it was, so don't go buying that specific one. Do a bit of research to find one made out of the right aquarium safe material. But having a bouncy little thing like that at the bottom of the tank for them to push around might be a good idea?
Ok I found this on Amazon. Just checking to make sure. Is this the right thing?
It’s a good set up for those two while they’re still small. :) Like the other commenter said, you want to upgrade as they get bigger, but for now it’ll do well.
Could I make some suggestions?
First, an air pump and air stones will help agitate and oxygenate the water. Amazon has this little kit that looks like it has the essentials:
Uniclife Aquarium Air Pump Dual Outlet with Accessories for Up to 100 Gallon Tank https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EBXI7PG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_NKDR466ZGTXZ2AMB2QA5
Second, get in the routine of water changes every week! And use a vacuum siphon to get the gunk out of the gravel. With plastic plants, don’t use dish soap. Take them to a shower and just rub them with your hands under running water. You’d be amazing how good regular skin power is to get algae off plastic plants.
Third, check that the barrel decorations do not have sharp edges on the insides. The way a lot of declarations are made, they have sharp points that can hurt fish. Sand/file them to smoothness if they do.
Last suggestion, I do think it would be beneficial to plan to upgrade filter size in the near future. Aim for one that claims to clean at least a 50 gallon. Goldfish generate more waste than the average fish. :)
Yes. All of this!
Only thing I'd add is if you're going to mount your pump under the tank, definitely make sure you use an air check valve, and if you have multiple tanks and want to run air to all of them (or to multiple places in one tank) just get a more powerful pump.
It's not a high-regard brand or anything, but I run these guys and they're just the best. They are super quiet, come with a 4-way splitter and I run one to 7 tanks all at once with excellent flow.
Yes you can - dose the Prime for the total tank volume, not just the volume of water you’re adding. Invest in a hose system like a python…it’ll make your life soooo much easier!
Same problem - couldn't find Omega One Goldfish medium sinking pellets for sale ANYWHERE in any size. Hopefully they'll come back someday. These were the only goldfish/koi sinking pellets in the correct size that I could find anywhere - https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07BFQ5QXW?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details. Definitely more expensive, oh well. They came but I haven't tried them yet.
You can try Nextdoor.com to see if someone in your area has a pond they can live in! :)
(By the way, 5 years old is still pretty young for a goldfish! Especially if they're commons!)
Make a post on r/Aquaswap, r/GoldfishSwap, and Nextdoor.com (with photos) to see if someone has a 300+ gallon pond they can live in (if they're common goldies) or a tank that's at least 100 gallons (if they're fancy goldies).
Best of luck! Be sure to give them daily partial water changes with dechlorinated water until they're in their forever home! :)
I'd advise rehoming to someone with a pond since just 1 common goldfish needs 55-70 gallons, and ideally should live in 100+ gallons so they can live with a friend or two.
r/AquaSwap and r/Goldfish are good places to find people in addition to Nextdoor.com
Best of luck to your water piglet!
Don't give them that food for about 3 days steam or boil some peas and de-shell them and give your goldfish the insides of the peas. I use Hikari goldfish sinking pellets you can find it on Amazon. This is the one I use https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ZGCH9I/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_YYJQPR0QF39N3G9FPHEG You could try any others from Hikari like this one Hikari Sinking Goldfish Excel Fish Food https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013Y1A4I4/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_38A54JF7BTNYJPPBJ5H1 Not as expensive but this brand is amazing for goldfish. You can introduce some veggies to which is great for their digestion like carrots(if they eat it) lettuce, broccoli, and seaweed. Remember to steam the harder veggies.
Hey! I recommend feeding him Hikari Saki Fancy Goldfish Fish Food so his red wen stays red when it's growing! It helps with color growth. I didn't feed Patrick any extra color food enhancers and his red when is now red and white (I still love his new hairdo).
Reference: King Koi Goldfish
Someone else recommend North Fin over Hikari, I just ordered some. Can't really recommend them yet as I haven't actually used them but the person said they have less filler ingredients than hikari.
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I was sure I'd read a paper that argued that the goldfish was the result of a hybridization event involving Carassius auratus and an as-yet-unknown (possibly extinct) related species.
And now I can't find it. Everything I can find says the allotetraploidization event I'm thinking of happened several million years ago, before Goldfish and the common carp separated.
Anyway, allotetraploidization may explain why the goldfish is so mutable - it's got a big pile of not-well-integrated extra DNA to play around with.
A book I cannot afford: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Goldfish-Development-Evolution-Kinya-Ota/dp/9811608490
A paper I can barely read: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.aav0547
It looks like the beginnings of black beard algae. It typically attaches to java ferns and anubias leafs. It doesn't come off easily. I always use a toothbrush and brush the leafs, keeping my other hand under the leaf to keep it from damaging.
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I got them from Amazon, here is the link 😀
Very welcome! This is the water conditioner I use that has extra thick slime coat and echinacea, it can heal up a frayed fin pretty quickly 🧡Kordons Fish Protector
Actually this one is the most quiet that I have found, I have purchased three of them! Uniclife Aquarium Air Pump Dual Outlet with Accessories for Up to 100 Gallon Tank https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EBXI7PG/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_NVDXMA4T6848ZA5ZZRNB?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Seachem PRIME will definitely help. The aquarium salt will come with directions on the box to maintain a low salinity. Freshwater fish can tolerate low salinity just fine. It even helps prevent mild parasites and bacteria that cannot tolerate the salt.
I cannot comment on the feelings of the fish. Right now, based on gulping and surface grazing, I would say they're at least uncomfortable.
This is the most recommended water changing vacuum tool: Python No Spill Clean and Fill Aquarium Maintenance System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000255NXC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_XVP3NFM9PG0X9DWNVCZF
You can also use a garden hose with seachem prime mixed into the water.
Do the best you can, but I don't feel confident reassuring you that two water levels per week might be enough. I went through a cycle crash a couple months ago. I had to water change sometimes twice per day.
Here's what I have but smaller. I have the Tidal 75 and loaded it up with two additional sponges and some seachem matrix. Every month or so, I rinse the sponges in the basket and put them back in the tank. You may also have to scrub the filter itself if it gets too grimy, but i've only done that once in about the 8 months i've owned the filter. I think the 55 I linked will probably have a smaller filter basket, but you get the idea. It's about a quiet as an HOB filter will get (you'll definitely hear lots of splashing but I don't hear the motor at all).
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That being said, your fish is only going to get bigger and it may be a good idea to take it to /r/aquaswap or something. I'm sure it's very happy and content right now but it's already massive. You're already doing a lot for this fish and the goldy appreciates it, but comets just grow and grow and grow.
I couldn't figure out how to do ,pictures in a post so here's another picture and here's another. I'll get my daughter to teach me the basics over the next few days so hopefully better is to come.
Its is good. Cant really go wrong g with an aqua clear. Its a very tried to and true design
I wasn't sure what you meant by hose but if you haven't already, maybe look into getting a Python No Spill Clean and Fill. I haven't personally tried one but I've heard great things about them.
When I do bigger water changes I just add the dechlorinator to my tank before adding any new water, I haven't had any problems yet.
Also congratulations!
So, that guarantees the fact that your tank is now uncycled, completely. Beneficial bacteria lives in filter media. The fact that there were lots of nitrates in your water previously means you were farther along in the cycle than the beginning but its really hard to tell without knowing ammonia and nitrite levels. I really don't know your financial situation at the moment but you really need to buy a test kit for ammonia and nitrites.
Most people use and suggest this one: https://www.amazon.com/API-FRESHWATER-800-Test-Freshwater-Aquarium/dp/B000255NCI/ref=sr_1_5?crid=33H7KOHMNABKT&dchild=1&keywords=api%2Bmaster%2Bfreshwater%2Btest%2Bkit&qid=1635007058&sprefix=API%2Bmaster%2Caps%2C205&sr=8-5&th=1
Without this it's very hard to know how far along your cycle is and how much further you have to go. But replacing everything means you've solved the problem *right now* but will eventually come back with more problems that you won't be able to know how to solve without first knowing the water quality of your tank through testing the water
You should look into an auto feeder! They’re cheap and let you feed the fish plenty of small meals through the day when you aren’t around.
I use this one from Eheim
£9 each but they also swell them in packs of 5
I then got some zipties and made a rigid divider and cut it down to size
That said could chicken wire or something similar work if you weighted it down and got some stainless, non rust one you could use in water?
I did something similar and ordered a couple of these things:
Lifegard Aquatics 3/4-Inch Slip Suction Screen https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001LNM7RY/
They fit perfectly into standard PVC, so I made my own hose hook out of PVC that hangs over the side of the tank with the strainer on the end, it dissipates the flow more than enough for the goldies and doesn’t take up any more space than the pipe it’s attached to.
I'm a big fan of garage workbenches. Some of them you can even cut if it's too long for the job. Just make sure that whatever you get has its feet completely underneath the table top, holding it up from below. You don't want anything that is supporting from the sides. DON'T get something holding the sides like this one.
Unless you see external injuries, like a ripped tail or a red patch, I would not bother with the aquarium salt. If he is not swimming much, you could temporarily lower the water level so he can feel comfortable while healing and it might be easier to start swimming for him.
Buy a pre intake sponge filter. It’ll look like a cylinder (one hole opening, not all the way through), rinse with some old tank water, and then literally put it on the filter tubing (remove what intake piece you have). It will protect your little guy in the future AND it will soak up some of the gunk and dust that can be easily rinsed out once a week or two weeks. It’s like doubling your filter’s abilities, it houses extra bacteria, and it’s super soft to bump into. I got a four pack on Amazon for like $4.
XEOGUIYA 4Pcs Pre-Filter Foam Sponge Roll, Inflow Inlet Basket Mesh Shrimp Protect Cover Aquarium Filter Intake Cover for Fish Tank https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087YXK2FM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_0GKDBD0NZH8900JQQY2A?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I’m glad your little guy is doing better with you. He’s probably stressed out and hurt now though. Let him rest, watch him, and maybe hand him the food. Also, he looks like he can eat gravel. Be careful with that gravel, he could eat one and get sick or even die.
Just an FYI for future, flake food is basically no good for goldfish, its not nutritious enough. You're going to want to get some high quality sinking pellets like these :
Yup goldfishes would benefit with more oxygen for breathing. This article might be helpful for more info: https://www.itsafishthing.com/do-goldfish-need-air-pump/
For my bubbler I got a sponge filter that looks something like this, that provides extra filtering as it bubbles. https://www.amazon.com/AQUANEAT-Aquarium-Sponge-Filter-Breeding/dp/B08HVNXH2Z/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=sponge+filter+75+gallon&pd_rd_r=6b732f96-f3fb-43d8-a7c6-cd7ed6010d9a&pd_rd_w=JZbdT&pd_rd_wg=iMJrF&pf_rd_p=ce028c81-e...
They are relatively cheap & have many sizes to choose from for your requirements. (This is to be attached to an air pump) 😊
Amazon sells a pack of two pretty cheap. Fritz (2 Pack) Aquatics AFA80210 Fritzzyme 7-Freshwater Nitrifying Bacteria for Aquarium, 32-Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074XG9BY1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_XXA4KZDBJHX5WEH6MAAX?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 pour an entire bottle.
R2 Fish School Complete Fish Training Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00168A6DQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_K7VDWKJD0FCKR0F0Q1V5
This is a whole set available on Amazon to teach your goldfish tricks. I want to get it but I haven’t been able to justify the money for it yet.
I remember when I had this kit " https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00168A6DQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_7AC9S19ZS48800R8ZMCV " and used it to train my goldfish, they seemed to really enjoy it and I got them really far into the tricks, like they loved going through the hoop
As long as the product is ammonia and has no additives like detergents in it, it should be good to use! This is the brand I used to cycle my goldfish's tank, for instance https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002M8NEDS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I just started that too! How often do you plan to feed repashy?
I havent decided how helpful this is yet, but I tried molding repashy in these mini ice cube trays https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01L7ZFBXW It at least lets me freeze them and just easily grab a handful for the day. Small warning that there was a bit of worry at first because they'd just swallow the hole cube in one go. They were fine but I've been squishing them since.
Oh okay! 21-22 degrees C. Methylene Blue is an antifungal medication that also increases oxygen proficiency. I hope this link may work for you: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00025646W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_S2DW02GDCQWQW1M65V1P
I'm going to remove this. Hopefully you find the message but all you really need is this and some hosing. Not expensive at all. You can buy the length hose you need from anywhere, but I found the most cost effective was ace hardware if you're in the US.
Yeah you wanna avoid salt with caking agents! You could also try aquarium salt; this is the brand I use https://www.amazon.com/API-AQUARIUM-Freshwater-Aquarium-65-Ounce/dp/B0010P0ZJK/ But according to a search, pickling salt should be safe.
Also if you feel it best to quarantine you can certainly do that as well :)
Hoping everything goes smoothly!
A handful of nerite snails and this:
Neptonion Magnetic Aquarium Fish Tank Glass Algae scrapers Glass Cleaner Scrubber Clean Brush [Floating,Scratch-Free,Non-Slip,magnetizing] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S9BP4M9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_XVFEXDEDDQ5CJQ017GMX?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Honestly I've always used prime never had an issue but the breeder i got my fish from swears by Aqueon Aquarium Tap Water Conditioner, 16-Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0010729SS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_K1M8ZP2D3J3H394DVDJ4 and using 2-3x the dosage on the bottle. I think you can do the same with prime up to 5x for emergencies.