You need to contact breeders. Check the aquarium magazines for local clubs/societies (even if not goldfish, there is lots of overlap) and try to find a hobby/breeder. Good goldfish never go to local stores. Price depends on quality, or potential quality, and true to form for the variety.
55 gallon and twice a week water changes
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Bay - "Do all your fish live forever and don't die? If they do, good for you."
You make what you want out of it, but in the end it was just you getting defensive because we asked you if you were aware that these fish live much longer than yours did. That’s all.
DLeung10 – I cannot give you specific organizations/stores/clubs in your area, but most goldfish of decent size and of great quality will run about 40-50 bucks… so that is about your price range.
I did manage to find a short list of aquarium clubs in the State of New Jersey. Here is the link to all of those: http://fins.actwin.com/dir/clubs.php?c=1&r=41
You make what you want out of it, but in the end it was just you getting defensive because we asked you if you were aware that these fish live much longer than yours did. That’s all.
DLeung10 – I cannot give you specific organizations/stores/clubs in your area, but most goldfish of decent size and of great quality will run about 40-50 bucks… so that is about your price range.
I did manage to find a short list of aquarium clubs in the State of New Jersey. Here is the link to all of those: http://fins.actwin.com/dir/clubs.php?c=1&r=41
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Look up bruce the oranda on google, you will be amazed when you see the size of him. I believe he is 17. something inches, and still seems to be growing.
I don't really go with the size of the tank to stock my tanks. I think you can put a decent amount of fish in the smallest of tanks. The rule I go by is the quality of my filter system and how many water changes you make. I say, get the fish you want but make sure they can swim from one side of the tank to the other with out bumping into each other. But stock it slowly, 1-2 fish per safe water testings with water changes. Once you get stock the tank with the fish you want, Test the water frequently and you'll know how many times and when to do water changes. You'll get to the point where you'll devlope a routine. This is my rule for peaceful fish only, with aggresive fish it's a differrent story.
Happy stocking!!
Water changes are the key to many problems and keeping you fish healthy!!!!! :dance
Happy stocking!!
Water changes are the key to many problems and keeping you fish healthy!!!!! :dance
Yes, but eventually certain fish will grow too large for a certain size tank and you will then need to find a home for them. Starting fish in smaller tanks can sometimes work but finding the right fish for your tank size is always best.
Myself, and the others who have tried to help you, even after your smart remarks, have been as nice as possible. We have been direct with you, up front and honest. How/what you make of that is up to you as a person. We have nothing to do with that. I am sorry if you get a different impression, but that is all one can say.
Bruce the Goldfish
DONGGUAN, China (Reuters) - Two Hong Kong fish breeders are angling for a place in the Guinness Book of Records with a giant goldfish the size of an average housecat.
``Bruce,'' more formally known as a Red Oranda, measures 37.2 cm (15 in) long and is big enough and strong enough to give any hungry tabby second thoughts.
Scooping up the writhing orange bundle with both hands, Louis Chan beamed and attributed Bruce's bulk to selective breeding, a good diet and plenty of exercise.
``Every fish breeder dreams of owning the biggest fish,'' said Louis as he and his brother Jackie showed off the grounds of their large fish farm in Dongguan in China's Guangdong province.
Guinness has no category for the longest goldfish, but the Chans secured a certificate of authentication from Chinese officials late last year and are confident Bruce will eventually win a place.
``It isn't the case that every fish, given the best conditions, can grow so big. We can predict which fry has the potential, but from there, we need to nurture them,'' said Louis, who preferred not to give away the secrets of Bruce's diet nor exercise regime.
The brothers are among a group of fish breeding pioneers from Hong Kong who moved their farms in the 1980s to southern China, where land and labor costs are far cheaper.
The Chans are set to make more waves in June when they release a new hybrid goldfish they successfully bred last year.
``Behind every successful new breed is five or six failures,'' said Louis as he held up the black and white Ranchu -- a variety of goldfish without dorsal fins.
``It takes at least three years to get a new variety,'' said Jackie, who together with his brother have bred more than 20 new varieties of goldfish in the last two decades.
DONGGUAN, China (Reuters) - Two Hong Kong fish breeders are angling for a place in the Guinness Book of Records with a giant goldfish the size of an average housecat.
``Bruce,'' more formally known as a Red Oranda, measures 37.2 cm (15 in) long and is big enough and strong enough to give any hungry tabby second thoughts.
Scooping up the writhing orange bundle with both hands, Louis Chan beamed and attributed Bruce's bulk to selective breeding, a good diet and plenty of exercise.
``Every fish breeder dreams of owning the biggest fish,'' said Louis as he and his brother Jackie showed off the grounds of their large fish farm in Dongguan in China's Guangdong province.
Guinness has no category for the longest goldfish, but the Chans secured a certificate of authentication from Chinese officials late last year and are confident Bruce will eventually win a place.
``It isn't the case that every fish, given the best conditions, can grow so big. We can predict which fry has the potential, but from there, we need to nurture them,'' said Louis, who preferred not to give away the secrets of Bruce's diet nor exercise regime.
The brothers are among a group of fish breeding pioneers from Hong Kong who moved their farms in the 1980s to southern China, where land and labor costs are far cheaper.
The Chans are set to make more waves in June when they release a new hybrid goldfish they successfully bred last year.
``Behind every successful new breed is five or six failures,'' said Louis as he held up the black and white Ranchu -- a variety of goldfish without dorsal fins.
``It takes at least three years to get a new variety,'' said Jackie, who together with his brother have bred more than 20 new varieties of goldfish in the last two decades.
