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I thought I would post some pics of my goldfish: Larry, Curly, Moe, Leonardo, & Sparky. I have had Larry and Curly for a year. I will have Moe for a year at the begginning of the school year this year and I have had Leonardo since last January. I have had Sparky since May. I have some more pics in my album in the gallery at www.goldfishparadise.com, my album is called Amandalee's Animals.
Larry, my orange Ryukin goldfish
Curly, my orange & white Ryukin goldfish
Moe, my calico Ryukin goldfish
Leonardo, my calico Ranchu goldfish
Sparky, the orange Lionhead goldfish
Posts: 251 | Location: Winter Haven, FL USA | Registered: June 15, 2003
Hi Barbie, There is really no secret, it's just giving them the right care. Goldfish need room, at least 10 gallons per fish. Bowls are inappropriate for goldfish, if you want a fish in a bowl get a betta. This is true because goldfish grow big and put out a large amount of waste, so its very important to have a filter system and do water changes. I am a member of the goldfish community: www.goldfishparadise.com, they have many helpful hints and articles on goldfish keeping. If you take good care of your goldfish, you will have them for many years to come.
Posts: 251 | Location: Winter Haven, FL USA | Registered: June 15, 2003
How interesting! Everyone(where they are sold) tell you that all you need is one of those lil round bowls! You always see them at the fairs & carnivals-where you pitch the lil pingpong ball into the bowl.(Which I see as cruel!) It makes sense, what you say Amandalee. I would think that if you want to keep them around for a while and think of them as a living creature, instead of a "temporary amusement",You would get them a Proper PLACE TO LIVE,be healthy & HAPPY too. Just as you would a furbaby! ***The pic that I attached is the kinda bowl, that you see a Goldfish most often in,,,,Even the Cartoon fish doesn't look that happy & DOES have a snorkle on!
What's the secret?
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