Hi, I have 3 orandas and a 1 telescope. They are about 1 1/2 inches from top to bottom (not including tail). Can anyone tell me how old they are? Also when is breeding season and how old will they be when they begin to breed? (I'm not interested in breeding however.) Thanks I appreciate it.
How can I tell my goldfish's age?
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You can't tell a goldfish from it's size. It depends on treatment, water amounts, food, etc. As far as breeding, some won't try to breed at all. It depends on water warmth changes, etc. There is not a true prediction on when your fish will try and breed.
check out www.goldfishinfo.com
but yeah, my goldie got HUGE real fast... in fact, he's going into a pond this spring.
but yeah, my goldie got HUGE real fast... in fact, he's going into a pond this spring.
My goldfish started laying eggs at about 2 years of age. They probably waited that long because the tank was too small. Once I got them into a larger tank, they laid eggs almost every week. It doesn't matter the season. If the tank is clean and the params are steady, the fish will breed. Of course, this is assuming that you have a breeding pair.
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How does your Cobalt lobster like the cooler water with the goldfish? I was thinking about getting one of those but I wasnt sure if it could handle the water of my goldfish tank
How does your Cobalt lobster like the cooler water with the goldfish? I was thinking about getting one of those but I wasnt sure if it could handle the water of my goldfish tank
meaghan9930 said:
He's fine. Keep in mind that there are crayfish not unlike the blue lobsters who live in creeks and streams outside all year- in water colder than the room-temp goldfish water. You just have to make sure they're well fed, or they'll come after the goldfish.
