Fish owners

MintyFemme2 · March 8th, 2004, 11:14 AM

I'm new to this fish thing . Sallvie got a gold fish for his birthday in Oct. We got a 10 gal tank for the fish cause the bowl just wasn't cutting it. Of course when we got the tank we got "Nemo" some friends Now we are up to 5 gold fish and a 20 gal aquarium. We've had the 20 gal tank now for 3 weeks. We've tried everything we can think of but the water is still cloudy. Since we got the tank we have done partial water changes, and last week gor some stuff that was supossed to clear the water. It is sorta working but not that great. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Cod · March 8th, 2004, 01:52 PM

Minty I am not sure how to correct the cloudiness. I know goldfish require a lot of water changing. They are little poop machines. I have a tiny bowl with a single Beta named.....DORY! Yes she is blue. I use bottled water but as I said it's a tiny bowl. I'd bring her over to meet Nemo, but she'd eat him.

Cinderellen · March 8th, 2004, 02:01 PM

LOL we had betas for a while, they're vicious little fish. Have you tried putting a mirror up to Dory's bowl? Ours used to get so aggressive. You'd really get to see their fins all blown up and I think they're colors got darker.

Minty, do you have one of those algae eater fish? I have no idea if that helps cloudiness or not, but it seems like little fish vaccuums are good things to have, lol. Good luck!

Cod · March 8th, 2004, 02:09 PM

Okay that makes me picture a goldfish pushing around a tiny Oreck!

So, when I approach Dory's bowl she's NOT just happy to see me?????

Cinderellen · March 8th, 2004, 02:31 PM

Of course she is. She's thinking, "Hey! Lunch!"

And "she" is probably a "he".

Cod · March 8th, 2004, 03:34 PM

Well I REALLY REALLY wanted to name my blue fish Dory, so "he'll" have to deal with it. What's he gonna do ....get ANGRIER?

Cinderellen · March 8th, 2004, 04:52 PM

ROFL

MintyFemme2 · March 8th, 2004, 05:17 PM

(((((((((((((CINDERS)))))))) ((((((((COD))))))),
Algae eaters don't only like algae.. they also like to eat goldfish. Snails won't eat goldfish BUT they will reproduce quickly .. even with out a mate.
Goldfish do poop alot.. I have never seen something so small poop so much LOL.
Hmm a goldfish with a tiny oreck sounds like a novel idea. I can't get a 6 year old to pick up his toys with out a fight so I prob wouldn't get a goldfish to clean up either LOL.
Dory is probably sayin "Keep on feeding me, feeding, feeding "

Cinderellen · March 8th, 2004, 06:56 PM

You know, that's an idea. If you don't feed the fish, they won't poop.

crazymomma · March 9th, 2004, 02:57 AM

Minty, go to the pet store and pick up an item called clear start, Do a partucial water change at the same time. You may also want to check and see if you are using the right size filter. An air pump help keep the water moving and keeps it from getting too cloudy. If all else fails ask your local pet shop what if( anything) they charge to have your ph tested. With just gold fish it maybe too high.
Another trick to keep the water from clouding is besure you've rinsed your bottom stones well and place a small dish in the tank. Pour the new water onto the plate. When the tank is part way full remove the plate and fill the tank the rest of the way. One last tip, be sure to add just a pinch of salt to your water. For some reason goldfish love it! Good luck Fishy momma

P.S. The real pretty betta's witht he lng fancy tails are all males. The females are much smaller and not colorful.

Hey I use to have 3 tanks going. Over the years we've owned a lot of fish.

Cod · March 9th, 2004, 09:49 AM

shhhhhh.....don't let Dory hear you!

crazymomma · March 9th, 2004, 02:14 PM

I won't tell Dory that she's a he .

He might bite me!

MintyFemme2 · March 9th, 2004, 06:31 PM

((((((((((((((((CMAMA))))))))) Thanks! I will try your advice. you sure the gold fish won't die if I use salt? /me won't tell Cod that Dory is a drag-queen

( i heard "her" singing Donna Summer songs)

Cod · March 9th, 2004, 06:38 PM

Well THAT explains the tiny feather boa!

Cinderellen · March 9th, 2004, 06:50 PM

ROFL!!!

March 8th, 2004, 11:14 AM	#1
MintyFemme2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: CA Posts: 571	Fish owners I'm new to this fish thing . Sallvie got a gold fish for his birthday in Oct. We got a 10 gal tank for the fish cause the bowl just wasn't cutting it. Of course when we got the tank we got "Nemo" some friends Now we are up to 5 gold fish and a 20 gal aquarium. We've had the 20 gal tank now for 3 weeks. We've tried everything we can think of but the water is still cloudy. Since we got the tank we have done partial water changes, and last week gor some stuff that was supossed to clear the water. It is sorta working but not that great. Does anyone have any suggestions? __________________ " Life is what you make of it"

March 8th, 2004, 02:01 PM	#3
Cinderellen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 498	LOL we had betas for a while, they're vicious little fish. Have you tried putting a mirror up to Dory's bowl? Ours used to get so aggressive. You'd really get to see their fins all blown up and I think they're colors got darker. Minty, do you have one of those algae eater fish? I have no idea if that helps cloudiness or not, but it seems like little fish vaccuums are good things to have, lol. Good luck! __________________ Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

March 8th, 2004, 02:31 PM	#5
Cinderellen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 498	Of course she is. She's thinking, "Hey! Lunch!" And "she" is probably a "he". __________________ Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

March 8th, 2004, 04:52 PM	#7
Cinderellen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 498	ROFL __________________ Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

March 8th, 2004, 05:17 PM	#8
MintyFemme2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: CA Posts: 571	(((((((((((((CINDERS)))))))) ((((((((COD))))))), Algae eaters don't only like algae.. they also like to eat goldfish. Snails won't eat goldfish BUT they will reproduce quickly .. even with out a mate. Goldfish do poop alot.. I have never seen something so small poop so much LOL. Hmm a goldfish with a tiny oreck sounds like a novel idea. I can't get a 6 year old to pick up his toys with out a fight so I prob wouldn't get a goldfish to clean up either LOL. Dory is probably sayin "Keep on feeding me, feeding, feeding " __________________ " Life is what you make of it"

March 8th, 2004, 01:52 PM	#2
Cod Hooked on The OC! Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 1,252	Minty I am not sure how to correct the cloudiness. I know goldfish require a lot of water changing. They are little poop machines. I have a tiny bowl with a single Beta named.....DORY! Yes she is blue. I use bottled water but as I said it's a tiny bowl. I'd bring her over to meet Nemo, but she'd eat him.

March 8th, 2004, 02:09 PM	#4
Cod Hooked on The OC! Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 1,252	Okay that makes me picture a goldfish pushing around a tiny Oreck! So, when I approach Dory's bowl she's NOT just happy to see me?????

March 8th, 2004, 03:34 PM	#6
Cod Hooked on The OC! Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 1,252	Well I REALLY REALLY wanted to name my blue fish Dory, so "he'll" have to deal with it. What's he gonna do ....get ANGRIER?

March 8th, 2004, 06:56 PM	#9
Cinderellen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 498	You know, that's an idea. If you don't feed the fish, they won't poop. __________________ Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

March 9th, 2004, 02:57 AM	#10
crazymomma awesome cookie lady Join Date: May 2003 Location: Leechburgh, PA Posts: 1,993	Minty, go to the pet store and pick up an item called clear start, Do a partucial water change at the same time. You may also want to check and see if you are using the right size filter. An air pump help keep the water moving and keeps it from getting too cloudy. If all else fails ask your local pet shop what if( anything) they charge to have your ph tested. With just gold fish it maybe too high. Another trick to keep the water from clouding is besure you've rinsed your bottom stones well and place a small dish in the tank. Pour the new water onto the plate. When the tank is part way full remove the plate and fill the tank the rest of the way. One last tip, be sure to add just a pinch of salt to your water. For some reason goldfish love it! Good luck Fishy momma P.S. The real pretty betta's witht he lng fancy tails are all males. The females are much smaller and not colorful. Hey I use to have 3 tanks going. Over the years we've owned a lot of fish. __________________ It feels like home to me. Bonnie Rhatt

March 9th, 2004, 09:49 AM	#11
Cod Hooked on The OC! Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 1,252	shhhhhh.....don't let Dory hear you!

March 9th, 2004, 02:14 PM	#12
crazymomma awesome cookie lady Join Date: May 2003 Location: Leechburgh, PA Posts: 1,993	I won't tell Dory that she's a he . He might bite me! __________________ It feels like home to me. Bonnie Rhatt

March 9th, 2004, 06:31 PM	#13
MintyFemme2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: CA Posts: 571	((((((((((((((((CMAMA))))))))) Thanks! I will try your advice. you sure the gold fish won't die if I use salt? /me won't tell Cod that Dory is a drag-queen ( i heard "her" singing Donna Summer songs) __________________ " Life is what you make of it"

March 9th, 2004, 06:38 PM	#14
Cod Hooked on The OC! Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 1,252	Well THAT explains the tiny feather boa!

March 9th, 2004, 06:50 PM	#15
Cinderellen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 498	ROFL!!! __________________ Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.