http://howtotakecareofagoldfish.com Pet Owner's Guide Wed, 16 May 2012 16:50:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://howtotakecareofagoldfish.com/comment-page-11/#comment-13556 admin Wed, 16 May 2012 16:50:56 +0000 http://howtotakecareofagoldfish.com/#comment-13556 A lot of times, this can be the result of high ammonia levels. Goldfish produce waste and it can build up to toxic levels. If you don't change the water, the goldfish can die. I would buy an inexpensive ammonia test kit and see what levels your tank is at. A lot of times, this can be the result of high ammonia levels. Goldfish produce waste and it can build up to toxic levels. If you don’t change the water, the goldfish can die. I would buy an inexpensive ammonia test kit and see what levels your tank is at.

]]> http://howtotakecareofagoldfish.com/comment-page-11/#comment-13555 admin Wed, 16 May 2012 16:48:27 +0000 http://howtotakecareofagoldfish.com/#comment-13555 The problem with a vase is that it usually doesn't have a large surface area where the water and air meet. Goldfish need a well oxygenated tank. A larger surface area, cool water in the low 70s, live aquatic plants, and a filter will all add more oxygen to the water. The problem with a vase is that it usually doesn’t have a large surface area where the water and air meet. Goldfish need a well oxygenated tank. A larger surface area, cool water in the low 70s, live aquatic plants, and a filter will all add more oxygen to the water.

]]> http://howtotakecareofagoldfish.com/goldfish-aquarium-setup/comment-page-1/#comment-13554 admin Wed, 16 May 2012 16:46:27 +0000 http://howtotakecareofagoldfish.com/?p=182#comment-13554 First, you might not need the heater. The water should be in the low 70s. Those 4 Oranda will eventually grow large, eat a lot and produce a lot of waste, so, you are right about needing to upgrade. Right now, you should buy an ammonia test kit and test the water several times a week. if the levels are high, change the water. When you find yourself changing the water a couple times a week or always see high ammonia levels, you should get a larger tank. Another tip, don't over feed them since that will add more waste into the water. Limit them to three or four flakes a piece a few times a day. First, you might not need the heater. The water should be in the low 70s. Those 4 Oranda will eventually grow large, eat a lot and produce a lot of waste, so, you are right about needing to upgrade. Right now, you should buy an ammonia test kit and test the water several times a week. if the levels are high, change the water. When you find yourself changing the water a couple times a week or always see high ammonia levels, you should get a larger tank. Another tip, don’t over feed them since that will add more waste into the water. Limit them to three or four flakes a piece a few times a day.

]]> http://howtotakecareofagoldfish.com/goldfish-aquarium-setup/comment-page-1/#comment-13553 admin Wed, 16 May 2012 16:41:53 +0000 http://howtotakecareofagoldfish.com/?p=182#comment-13553 Did you remember to rinse the gravel first. Sometimes there is fine dust in the gravel which needs to be rinsed out. You might need to do a water change too. Did you remember to rinse the gravel first. Sometimes there is fine dust in the gravel which needs to be rinsed out. You might need to do a water change too.

]]> http://howtotakecareofagoldfish.com/comment-page-11/#comment-13552 admin Wed, 16 May 2012 16:40:31 +0000 http://howtotakecareofagoldfish.com/#comment-13552 Do a water change, and then look at this post on <a href="http://howtotakecareofagoldfish.com/how-to-cure-goldfish-fin-rot/" rel="nofollow">fin rot</a>. You should probably buy a broad spectrum antibacterial medication. Yo might also buy an ammonia test kit and also one on ph and nitrates. Do a water change, and then look at this post on fin rot. You should probably buy a broad spectrum antibacterial medication. Yo might also buy an ammonia test kit and also one on ph and nitrates.

]]> http://howtotakecareofagoldfish.com/comment-page-11/#comment-13528 sandy g Wed, 16 May 2012 03:43:32 +0000 http://howtotakecareofagoldfish.com/#comment-13528 I have a 3 year old goldfish that i bought at walmart. For the last 5 days he has been curled up like a C. he still eats but I just noticed that his tail fin seems to be deteriorating. What do i do? I have a 3 year old goldfish that i bought at walmart. For the last 5 days he has been curled up like a C. he still eats but I just noticed that his tail fin seems to be deteriorating. What do i do?

]]> http://howtotakecareofagoldfish.com/goldfish-aquarium-setup/comment-page-1/#comment-13465 Sarai Sat, 12 May 2012 15:09:05 +0000 http://howtotakecareofagoldfish.com/?p=182#comment-13465 My goldfish tank is claudy. I just started 3days ago. I do have filter and everything but still claudy My goldfish tank is claudy. I just started 3days ago. I do have filter and everything but still claudy

]]> http://howtotakecareofagoldfish.com/goldfish-aquarium-setup/comment-page-1/#comment-13408 May Wed, 09 May 2012 03:36:25 +0000 http://howtotakecareofagoldfish.com/?p=182#comment-13408 Correction. 10G tank. Sorry Correction. 10G tank. Sorry

]]> http://howtotakecareofagoldfish.com/goldfish-aquarium-setup/comment-page-1/#comment-13407 May Wed, 09 May 2012 03:35:47 +0000 http://howtotakecareofagoldfish.com/?p=182#comment-13407 I recently brought 4 Oranda's goldfish, they are about 1" right now, and I have them on 4G tank, with filter and heater, and airpump. When should I start thinking about "Tank Upgrade" ? I recently brought 4 Oranda’s goldfish, they are about 1″ right now, and I have them on 4G tank, with filter and heater, and airpump. When should I start thinking about “Tank Upgrade” ?

]]> http://howtotakecareofagoldfish.com/comment-page-11/#comment-13405 EPL Wed, 09 May 2012 01:24:39 +0000 http://howtotakecareofagoldfish.com/#comment-13405 We put are goldfish in a vase but he still goes up above the water and breathes why? and also he is like 3 1/2 inches long is there any fish nets big enough for my little Bentley THANKS!! We put are goldfish in a vase but he still goes up above the water and breathes why? and also he is like 3 1/2 inches long is there any fish nets big enough for my little Bentley THANKS!!

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