My 3 new goldfish
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i was told by the vendor it is wakin (japanese goldfish)
everytime i walk near the fish tank the fishes panick. it either swim from one end to the other or shoot straight up to the surface of the water and down again.
why?
anyone keeping this type of goldfish or have similar experiences?
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they are afraid.. so of course panic lah..
unfortunately, they have (supposedly) 3-second memories so they will forget that they have nothing to fear and will keep panicking for the rest of their lives
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wakin chau?
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but goldfish dont normally react that way.
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but seriously, they are new so it is a new environment..
after a while of getting used to things, they should be okay -
wait lor, lets it have sometime to settle new enviroment.
u move to new house also panick ma. dono this donno that....
no water no electricity... -
I suggest you keep the lights off and refrain from going near the tank for at least a week till they are used to their new home
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ok, thank you.
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can add a cat in ur house to accompany ur fishes also
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Give them time to settle and explore their new living conditions.. i think the water dun change till a few days to let them get used to tap water..
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dunp baby croco inside the tank
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do anyone here add stablizers after changing water?
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Of courseOriginally posted by dragg:do anyone here add stablizers after changing water?
Haha I forgot the brand I use but it is Anti-chlorine, Anti-chlormite (can't spell) + Stress Coat for the fishies!! -
$10 a bottle or just any ordinary brand?Originally posted by elindra:Of course
Haha I forgot the brand I use but it is Anti-chlorine, Anti-chlormite (can't spell) + Stress Coat for the fishies!! -
I think it's API or something? Can't remember la but it has aloe vera in it. I think it is around $10 a bottle. I need to go home to see to post to you.Originally posted by dragg:$10 a bottle or just any ordinary brand?
In other news, we are going to adopt 3 Siamese Tigers
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Ok this is what I use
Technical Reference Sheet for
Stress Coat®
Purpose and Benefits:
Stress Coat forms a synthetic slime coating on the skin of fish, replacing the natural secretion of slime that is lost during netting, handling, shipping, fighting and other forms of stress. Stress Coat is a water conditioner suitable for fresh and salt water aquariums, water gardens and ponds. Stress Coat contains Aloe Vera, which acts as a liquid bandage, to protect and heal damaged fish tissue. Stress Coat instantly removes chlorine and heavy metals such as copper and zinc from tap water. Stress Coat also removes chloramines by breaking the chlorine-ammonia bond.
The effectiveness of Stress Coat with Aloe Vera has been proven by independent studies conducted at the University of Georgia, School of Veterinary Medicine. Researchers found that Stress Coat helped heal wounds and speed tissue regrowth. Dr John Gratzek summarizes the results: "Personally, I am satisfied with the results since my initial thoughts were skeptical to say the least. These definite statements can be made without equivocation: Stress Coat in no way harms aquarium fish, alters pH, or affects the biological filter. No ammonia or nitrite was detected in the test aquariums. The results indicated that the Stress Coat formula reduced the wound size compared to untreated fish tissue." Aloe Vera is high in mucopolysaccharides, an essential component of many tissues and believed to help in the healing process. The glycoproteins Aloctin A and Aloctin B are also present and identified as the probable tissue-healers.
Directions for Use:
Each dose of Stress Coat removes 3.0 ppm chlorine and 0.3 ppm heavy metals.
To protect fish and condition water:
Add two teaspoonfuls (10 ml) for every 10 U.S. gallons of aquarium water.
To remove chlorine and heavy metals and neutralize chloramines:
Add one teaspoonful (5 ml) for every 10 U.S. gallons (40 liters) of tap water.
For tropical fish use only. Do not use on fish intended for human consumption.
Compatibility:
Stress Coat can be used with freshwater tropical fish, marine fish, invertebrates and coldwater species including koi and goldfish. Stress Coat will not harm aquatic plants. Stress Coat may cause foaming in marine aquariums using a protein skimmer. Stress Coat will not interfere with water test kits. -
humji goldfishes
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perhapsitsbecauseyoulooklikefreddykrueger
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cuz it has just a-wakin
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Hey! Then your friends at bedok library how? Will they miss you?
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Try putting plants or provide some shelter for the gold fish.
And approach slowly towards the tank.
Too much panicking causes stress for them and makes them vulnerable to disease. -
eh, dragg.........si wakin meh? mm si ryukin ah?
i got 8 goldfish also but they not so puah tah one. very greedy instead. if i come near tank nia, they all come to me like buaya -
You know one of those pump things that can make mist? Yeah, put one in your fish tank, I gurantee you'll see how fishes die of stress.
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its wakin for sure.Originally posted by littlestream:eh, dragg.........si wakin meh? mm si ryukin ah?
i got 8 goldfish also but they not so puah tah one. very greedy instead. if i come near tank nia, they all come to me like buaya
it looks like the common goldfish with a long body. -
From what I read your wakin are supposed to be really hardy and meant to be kept in pondsOriginally posted by dragg:its wakin for sure.
it looks like the common goldfish with a long body.