Fish Lovers 3.0 [new poll]

[NopesaurusRexx]

I'll update mine!!!


Username: NopesaurusRexx
How many fish tanks do you have: 6
Types of fish that you have: All bettas
Your fishs' names:
Males: Flynn, Delta, Gummy
Females: Nona, Snooch, Sasha
How long have you had fish: I've had these guys since January, but I've raised bettas for about 13 years now

[flyteck]

Might as well update mine;
Username: flyteck
How many fish tanks do you have: 4
Types of fish that you have:
> Divided 10 gallon - Two bettas
> 35 Gallon - Two fancy goldfish, two dojo loaches
> 10 Gallon - Guppy + Platy community, with an old cory cat and a one-eyed rufa garra
> 2.5 planted Nano - Four ember tetras, a dwarf frog, two darters (rainbow and fantail), a cherry shrimp, and a nerite.
Your fishs' names:
> Howl and Unnamed (working on it |D)
> Turtle and Toyger; no names for loaches
> Mostly unnamed, but the rufa garra is named Phantom
> Unnamed
How long have you had fish: About 12 years I believe, but I've only been taking care full care of my own for around 6 years.

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On an art related note, I've gotten back into pixelling lately so I made some little pixels of my bettas! If anyone wants one of theirs message me. Having trouble drawing much as of late but these are fun.

[adelphi prime.]

What kind of goldfish and how big are they currently? If they're in there for more than a few weeks they're going to have long term health problems, even if they're moved after that. If you are attached to them and want them to be healthy you would be better giving at least some of them away.

I know. And pardon me for being brash, but I'm sick and tired of hearing that, because I already know it's not healthy. They're all fancy goldfish of different species, and I have been looking for tanks 20 gallons and up for them, since I have room. All of them are 1 or 2 inches at most. If I'd bought the tank from the beginning I would've only put two or three goldfish in the 29 gallon. However, I bought it from someone I knew who did not know what they're doing, and the tank was filthy and grimy and the fish were NOT being properly cared for. No, they still aren't being properly cared for now, no, but they are doing well and I am working on getting them new homes.

And I do understand that it's better to get some out of there immediately. However, the issue around here is that there are lots of people wanting fish but very few people who would take good care of them. I can't ship them, and while I'm more than happy to give them out for free, I can't in good consciousness give them to some beginner who may as well keep them in a 1 gallon bowl. I'm doing my best with what I have and I've owned goldfish since I can remember. I know how to take care of them and I'm NOT happy with keeping them in their current tank. However currently it's the only good option I have to ensure their safety.

Also, sorry for being touchy on this subject. I just hate being told what I already know, and I do feel guilty, yes.

[PeachFuzz]

What kind of goldfish and how big are they currently? If they're in there for more than a few weeks they're going to have long term health problems, even if they're moved after that. If you are attached to them and want them to be healthy you would be better giving at least some of them away.

I know. And pardon me for being brash, but I'm sick and tired of hearing that, because I already know it's not healthy. They're all fancy goldfish of different species, and I have been looking for tanks 20 gallons and up for them, since I have room. All of them are 1 or 2 inches at most. If I'd bought the tank from the beginning I would've only put two or three goldfish in the 29 gallon. However, I bought it from someone I knew who did not know what they're doing, and the tank was filthy and grimy and the fish were NOT being properly cared for. No, they still aren't being properly cared for now, no, but they are doing well and I am working on getting them new homes.

And I do understand that it's better to get some out of there immediately. However, the issue around here is that there are lots of people wanting fish but very few people who would take good care of them. I can't ship them, and while I'm more than happy to give them out for free, I can't in good consciousness give them to some beginner who may as well keep them in a 1 gallon bowl. I'm doing my best with what I have and I've owned goldfish since I can remember. I know how to take care of them and I'm NOT happy with keeping them in their current tank. However currently it's the only good option I have to ensure their safety.

Also, sorry for being touchy on this subject. I just hate being told what I already know, and I do feel guilty, yes.

Have you considered using large storage bins until you can get tanks? Rubbermaid/Sterilite/something similar? I used to have a pair in a 30 gal clear bin. As long as you get one with food-grade plastic they're completely safe. It's a great temporary solution and they're cheap.

[adelphi prime.]

Have you considered using large storage bins until you can get tanks? Rubbermaid/Sterilite/something similar? I used to have a pair in a 30 gal clear bin. As long as you get one with food-grade plastic they're completely safe. It's a great temporary solution and they're cheap.

I did not know that, no! I will definitely do that for a temporary solution! Thanks!

[rockonyo]

My guppies now live with my golden fish since they were a lot of guppies in 2 tanks so we had to move them in the golden fish tank which is bigger then their, the golden fish doesn't mind them and the guppies doesn't mind them, I notice the golden fish are more happy with them, they allow me to pet them more, I am glad my 2 golden fish are healthy and happy, hehe I love seeing those two best friend following each other. I don't know if they are female or males, We had them since they were small and they have grow bigger then my beta fish.

[flyteck]

@Exterminate; I wasn't trying to offend you; I understand being told multiple times gets annoying. The storage bin idea is great and should hopefully help. Didn't mean to upset you.

@rockyno; Are either of your tanks heated? Goldfish and guppies shouldn't be kept together, as goldfish are cold water and guppies are tropical. Guppies are pretty tough, but that's not an ideal environment for them to be living in. If you're finding yourself overstocked due to them breeding, see if your local fish store will take them from you -- one near where I live will take guppies from me. Chain stores won't for the most part, but smaller stores might.

[rockonyo]

@Exterminate; I wasn't trying to offend you; I understand being told multiple times gets annoying. The storage bin idea is great and should hopefully help. Didn't mean to upset you.

@rockyno; Are either of your tanks heated? Goldfish and guppies shouldn't be kept together, as goldfish are cold water and guppies are tropical. Guppies are pretty tough, but that's not an ideal environment for them to be living in. If you're finding yourself overstocked due to them breeding, see if your local fish store will take them from you -- one near where I live will take guppies from me. Chain stores won't for the most part, but smaller stores might.

Sadly they don't take in fish anymore because of people giving them sick fish, we are going put a heater on the other side of the tank where the guppies stay, though they seem fine without the heater because , in the other tank one of them tank had heater and the other didn't for some reason the females one that were in the heater die a lot then the one who haven't been in the heater, only one die but that didn't cause from the heater, My golden fish doesn't eat them, they are very friendly, same with the guppies. I forgot how to tell the different between a female golden fish and male golden fish.

[winter12]

I lové fish too i havé 7or 6 i Forget them love to play and Get Fed

[NopesaurusRexx]

I think something is wrong with one of my bettas, Nona. Her belly is HUGE! I thought maybe it was overfeeding, so I cut back and put her on a strict schedule, it disappeared for a few days, but still on the schedule it has come back even larger. She's swimming around well, it's just concerning how big it is.