The Pond is Coming!

 Right now I am in the process of designing a goldfish pond!  I plan do do all the work myself :)
Hopefully I can start digging as soon as the ground thaws after this winter (I have to wait until spring because my yard is going to need to be leveled, and it is hard to start growing grass in the fall).

Anyways, the pond is coming!

My current plan would make it about 6X6 and 3.5 feet deep (roughly 942 gallons.)
I would put Finny in there once he grows some more, and perhaps get a couple of Wakins from Rain Garden!

Just wanted to share the happy news! XD

New Goldie!

I got my fishy!
Yesterday I went to Petsmart (not my favorite pet store :/) and rescued a little Wakin goldfish from the feeder tank.  He is about an inch and a half long, all pearly white.   I don't think he was suppose to be in there, it's hard enough to to find a Wakin in a pet store that doesn't specialize in goldfish (and even if you do, it would probably cost as much as a koi), but in a feeder tank!?  Anyways, I got him for a grand total of 29 cents; I'm broke! ;)  His name is Finny, here are some pics:

(I intend to move him into a pond when he is bigger)

New Tank (vid)

The Right Diet For Your Goldfish

It is important to make sure that your fish is eating the right foods, so that it can stay healthy and happy. Pellet food is great because it provides many of the essential nutrients; but I always make sure to feed my fish assorted proteins and vegetables as well.  Amount of food varies greatly on the fish's size and condition, as a rule of thumb, feed no more than your fish can eat in two minuets.  Here is a list of foods I would recommend feeding your fish:

-Frozen Peas (remove skin & warm to room temp)
-Lettuce
-Spinach
-Orange
-Bloodworms
-Pellet food

Don't feed flake food, swim bladder disorder can occur in all types of fish, not just fancy goldfish, so don't take the chance.

New Fishy!

As mentioned in my previous post, I am getting a new fishy soon!  I have been looking at the Sarasa Comet goldfish in the pet store lately, an I found a few to choose from:

-Fishy One is fairly large, with a very bright red dorsal side, and a white ventral side, 

-Fishy Two is a bit smaller and is mostly white with two red spots on the head and one on the tail,

-Fishy Three is the smallest, he/she has a jagged-patterned orange dorsal side and a white ventral side, this one is VERY energetic, yet very skinny 0.o

Right now I like fishy two the best, he/she follows my finger around the tank :)

New Tank!

Hello readers!

Over the past couple days I have been working on setting up my new 10 gal for the fishy I am getting soon!  The tank is 20" L x 10" W x 12" H, I have gravel on the bottom and a pagoda decoration in it right now.  Here are some pics!:

Teating SBD in Goldfish

SBD, or Swim Bladder Desease, is a digestive disorder that often occurs in fancy goldfish. It occurs when a goldfish gulps down air with it's food, causing constipation. In golbloid shaped goldfish, the guts and swim bladder are linked, so if a fish becomes constipated, the swim bladder will not be able to deflate. This means that your goldfish will be stuck on the surface of the water and will be very uncomfortable. In some unusual cases, if the fish becomes constipated when the swim bladder is deflated, the fish will be stuck on the bottom rather than at the top. Luckily, SBD is relatively easy to treat, but your fish will probably not be able to return to the food that caused the problem. The best way to treat the disorder is to feed frozen peas. Make sure that they have been cooked and remove the skins, then mash them up between your fingers and hold the pieces near the fish's mouth. Once the goldfish eats the pea, it will go through their digestive tract and they will no longer be constipated, of course, this will not be instant. Melafix medicine is good to add as well as the peas, it will not cure the fish, but it will make the fish more comfortable. Don't feed the fish normal food of any type during the treatment. After one day of treatment your fish should be cured, if this doesn't make the fish better over night, try feeding more peas, and make sure the fish eats them. Once your fish is cured of SBD, DO NOT feed them flake food or floating pellet food; these foods are the cause of the disorder. Gell food is good, and sinking pellets are good (soak for 3 minuets before feeding). Give your fish peas on a regular bases as well, this will help to prevent the problem, and be sure to clean your tank often. I hope these tips can help you if your fish is having swim bladder problems.

If you have any questions, please ask me!