Fish Thread

[ShrekDawg]

I currently have a betta named Charles Carroll.

This was my second fish (the first one was shortlived due to an unfortunate accident); his name was simply "Fish". He was really smart and could recognize me. He lived 2.5 years before dying from old age.

Both are so pretty!!

 

[ShrekDawg]

I really want more fish

 

[enrgizerbunny]

I really want more fish

Outdoor fish are the way to go. More setup and can be more expensive out the gate, but low maintenance.

 

[ShrekDawg]

Outdoor fish are the way to go. More setup and can be more expensive out the gate, but low maintenance.

That’s definitely true! I used to have outdoor goldfish and they were soooo much easier compared to the bettas I had hahah I don’t think I can do outdoor fish here though or any fish

 

[Dr Evy]

I really want more fish

You want baby guppies?
I seriously don’t know what I’m gonna do with these guys

 

[ShrekDawg]

You want baby guppies?
I seriously don’t know what I’m gonna do with these guys

I wish!

 

[chicknmania]

So I have had aquarium fish for years. I know I need a new tank, but I keep it clean and change the filters, etc, and generally my fish live a long time...many years. It's a 55 gallon tank and I have had four goldfish and one Dojo loach for the past several years. I've been wanting to get a 75 gallon tank so that i could have two loaches, but just haven't had a chance to In April, my Dojo loach who was about 5 years old, got a lump above his eye. It eventually almost competely blocked his vision on that side. In July, he started developing a lump above his other eye. I knew I would probably eventually have to euthanize him when he could no longer see; however, he died a few days ago. On top of that, my goldfish all also developed lumps. I researched this and found that it is a common virus in fish. I have never had it before here in all the years I've had fish. It is apparently especially common in loaches. Two more of my goldfish have died. Of the two remaining, one apparently recovered as her lumps have disappeared. The second has a few small lumps, but they don't seem to bother him. I read that this virus is not usually deadly, so idk.....has anyone else experienced this? I also read that there's nothing that will treat it. i feel like i can't get any more fish. Even if I got a new tank, I'd still have to transfer some of the water and other components from the old tank, so I think I'd be contaminating the new tank.

 

[ShrekDawg]

So I have had aquarium fish for years. I know I need a new tank, but I keep it clean and change the filters, etc, and generally my fish live a long time...many years. It's a 55 gallon tank and I have had four goldfish and one Dojo loach for the past several years. I've been wanting to get a 75 gallon tank so that i could have two loaches, but just haven't had a chance to In April, my Dojo loach who was about 5 years old, got a lump above his eye. It eventually almost competely blocked his vision on that side. In July, he started developing a lump above his other eye. I knew I would probably eventually have to euthanize him when he could no longer see; however, he died a few days ago. On top of that, my goldfish all also developed lumps. I researched this and found that it is a common virus in fish. I have never had it before here in all the years I've had fish. It is apparently especially common in loaches. Two more of my goldfish have died. Of the two remaining, one apparently recovered as her lumps have disappeared. The second has a few small lumps, but they don't seem to bother him. I read that this virus is not usually deadly, so idk.....has anyone else experienced this? I also read that there's nothing that will treat it. i feel like i can't get any more fish. Even if I got a new tank, I'd still have to transfer some of the water and other components from the old tank, so I think I'd be contaminating the new tank.

That is very strange! I’m sorry to hear about that

 

[Evadig]

Even if I got a new tank, I'd still have to transfer some of the water and other components from the old tank, so I think I'd be contaminating the new tank.

Couldn’t you pick the fish up with a net and put it in a dish of fresh water? So none of the water gets transferred? I see where transferring the plants and all could be a problem though .

 

[The Birb King]

I've had multiple fish tanks over the years. Nothing huge. Had a 20 gallon with some goldfish, and currently have a 5 gallon with some guppies. For some reason the guppies keep randomly disappearing so im down to only 2. We also have a koi pond outside.