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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">My son just won 2 goldfish at our local fair. I bought a fishbowl, bowl buddies water conditioner, gravel. I got up this morning to 1 dead fish, and cloudy, foul smelling water. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">The water actually smells like eggs or sulfur. I took the one remaining fish out of the bowl and put him in a mason jar with some of his original bowl water, but now am unsure about how to procede. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">I also see that the 1 remaining fish has a few little dark spots on him. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">I don't honestly know if they were there before or not.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">My 7 yr. old is frantic about trying to save his fish. Can you please help us out? I've never owned fish before. Thanks.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;">Kelly it sounds like you may have simply added too much conditioner, this is a common mistake as to the black spots they could be related also. We would suggest simply setting up the tank again "paying special attention to the amount of conditioner you add" Less is better </span></span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="apple-style-span">4: What type of goldfish is the best for children?</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-converted-space"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Goldfish that are of the single tailed type are best as starter goldfish.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><span class="apple-converted-space"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A simple goldfish would be best to start with and is also cheaper than a betta fish and much easier to take care of.</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3309225010029174375.post-8533763975141016712010-12-11T01:59:00.004-05:002010-12-11T04:01:40.728-05:00Comet Goldfish can grow up to 18" and 5-6lbs in weight.Karann in Colorado wrote to us the other day with some amazing info on Comet Goldfish.<br />
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I just wanted to let you know I have had comet goldfish for 18 yrs living in a pond I built them in my backyard. One of my goldffish just died and was 18 yrs old and well over 18 inches and about 5-6 lbs. They do grow to very large sizes if given the room. My goldfish pond is 225 gallons and the fish stay outside year round here in Colorado.<br />
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I do use a pond heater in winters to prevent the pond from freezing. It keeps the water at 40 degrees F. Just thought you might want to know they do get bigger than 9 inches. I also have a large one that is all black and many small ones that are mostly orange.<br />
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Karann thanks for taking the time to write to us, we will be sure to update our webpage <a href="http://www.goldfishcare.org/comets.php">Comet Goldfish</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3309225010029174375.post-74949350731830067912010-12-09T20:01:00.006-05:002010-12-09T20:29:13.140-05:00We will be closed for 10 days, and the fish will not be fed.I work at a place, which has apx a 30 gallon tank with 2 large koi goldfish and 4 smaller ones. We will be closed for 10 days, and the fish will not be fed. Will this be harmful to them, if we feed them extra a few days beforehand?<br />
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It is possible to buy a product which dissolves slowly over a period of time like this one in our shop<br />
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This would be a better choice than simply not feeding the fish...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3309225010029174375.post-2176856813350733202010-12-08T22:08:00.002-05:002010-12-11T22:31:45.865-05:00Thai Goldfish<div class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7nH3qetbX1Qqy-AYKqkogU14XCw3iNS3SY3okDKSpp3am3EAWDkvfqqKy3g2LszXYTAwKP5s0e1IHvzdYaazWpXeCKboK6B5HneAKQWPcrK2dEkO7r2xmEEV3VfMOMAJ6h0djqaUMLDwE/s1600/IMG_0629-707236.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548514097630529570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7nH3qetbX1Qqy-AYKqkogU14XCw3iNS3SY3okDKSpp3am3EAWDkvfqqKy3g2LszXYTAwKP5s0e1IHvzdYaazWpXeCKboK6B5HneAKQWPcrK2dEkO7r2xmEEV3VfMOMAJ6h0djqaUMLDwE/s320/IMG_0629-707236.JPG" /></a></div>Holidaying in Asia at present and I keep running in to goldfish.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3309225010029174375.post-23001330616172176142010-12-08T21:43:00.001-05:002010-12-08T21:47:01.041-05:00How cold can goldfish water be?It really depends on the type goldfish, common goldfish, Comets & Shubunkins will survive a light icing on top of the pond during the winter months, as long as the water still contains sufficient oxygen. Twin tailed goldfish sometimes referred to as fancy gold fish need normal room temperature water, except for <a href="http://www.goldfishcare.org/fantail.php">fantail goldfish</a> which are a lot hardier and seem to do well outside.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3309225010029174375.post-64413099579766611402009-10-02T08:37:00.000-04:002009-10-02T08:37:44.563-04:00Black moor with lump on it's head<b>A friend Asks....</b><br />
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I have a black moor that has a lump on it's head that just appeared today, can you help me? the fish has been laying on the bottom and swimming upside down for a little while, I have tried two different tank treatments to no avail.<br />
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Unfortunately It sounds like your fish has contracted something that is probably terminal, occasionally fish are born with lumps and other defects in these cases it is not abnormal for the fish to live a long healthy life. In your case the fact the fish is swimming upside down & acting in an unhealthy manner suggests it may have a tumor or another disease possibly Lymphocystis or Nodular Disease both are very serious.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3309225010029174375.post-86469619728626628482009-09-19T20:04:00.001-04:002010-12-08T21:47:42.949-05:00Older goldfish<b>Jude asks.....</b><br />
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We have had 2 goldfish for over 6 years. they have grown and been fun pets to have. recently, one of them has lost his/her color, went from bright orange to whiteish. has not lost scales, just seems to have fadded. these fish have never had any special water treatment, just good ole tap water has worked fine. could this be a sign of old age?<br />
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Jude 6 plus years for common goldfish<br />
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they are just showing signs of old age.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3309225010029174375.post-75915812931984830382009-09-02T08:07:00.001-04:002010-12-08T21:48:23.945-05:00My Goldfish is getting black fins.<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: blue;"><br />
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</span></span></span></div></div></div></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Samuel in most cases their is nothing to worry about goldfish will change colors, you may want to check the water and make sure you ammonia levels are correct.</span></span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">See more here <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><a href="http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20061029101355AA813hG">http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20061029101355AA813hG</a></span></span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and here <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><a href="http://www.goldfishcareinformation.com/2008/04/black-spots-on-goldfish.html">http://www.goldfishcareinformation.com/2008/04/black-spots-on-goldfish.html</a></span></span></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3309225010029174375.post-26123068563318759472009-08-28T08:23:00.002-04:002010-12-11T22:33:07.301-05:00How to tell if a goldfish is pregnant?<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: blue;"><br />
Jordon wrote and asked...<br />
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</span></b></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Need help telling if fish is pregnent or sick ?</span></span></span></span></b></span></span></span></div></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />
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</span></span></span></div></div></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">If you are sure it is a female and she has a swollen tummy their is a good chance she is pregnant :-) Keep a lookout for eggs then small fry........</span></span></span></div></div></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />
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</span></span></span></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3309225010029174375.post-5162766376207013722009-08-27T08:38:00.001-04:002010-12-11T22:32:18.116-05:00Lethargic Goldfish<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: blue;"><br />
Sue wrote and asked...<br />
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</span></b></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Hope you can help, we have some goldfish at work who seem very lethargic, they just lie on the bottom of the tank. We've had the water checked, there's plenty of oxygen and they're being fed correctly. Any ideas</span></span></span></span></b></span></span></span></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />
</span></span></span></div></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: #e69138;">Goldfish Care</span></b></span></span></span></div></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />
</span></span></span></div></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">My first guess would be water temperature, goldfish like cooler water and are considered cold water fish,</span></span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">the temperature should be </span></span><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">64-74 degrees Fahrenheit</span></span></span></span></div></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />
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Becky wrote and asked...<br />
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</b></span>Can you please tell me if I need to add more conditioner to the water each time I take out and replace 25% of the water even if it's not the normal weekly time to put more conditioner in?</span></span></b></span></span></span><br />
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Thanks so much!</span></span> </span></div><div><span style="line-height: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />
</span></span> </span></div><div><span style="line-height: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: #e69138;">Goldfish Care </span></b></span></span></span></div><div><span style="line-height: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />
</span></span> </span></div><div><span style="line-height: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Probably best if you change the water and add condition on the same day, changing the water first then adding conditioner.</span></span></span></div><div><span style="line-height: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />
</span></span> </span></div><div><span style="line-height: 16px;"><span style="line-height: normal; white-space: pre;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Learn more abot </span></span><a href="http://www.goldfishcare.org/changingwater.php"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><i><span style="color: #e06666;">Changing the water</span></i></b></span></span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i> </i>at goldfiscare.org</span></span></span></b></span></span></div><div><span style="line-height: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />
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</span></span> </span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3309225010029174375.post-33357404248428905432009-08-25T08:31:00.001-04:002010-12-11T22:32:36.944-05:00Another day in the goldfish bowl<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Todays the day! Over at </span><a href="http://www.goldfishcare.org/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">goldfish care</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> we receive questions daily on how to care for your goldfish rather than just file them we will now be posting them here as they arrive.</span></span><br />
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