dolphin Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 I’m so glad I found AC! I’ve been planning to add goldfish to my small pond for several months. Started getting pump, heater, thermometer, filtration, etc. and realized because the water volume is only 70 gal., the temperature swings are going to need to be controlled before my fish will be happy there. So I bought a 40 gallon breeder, cycled it, and 2 baby Orandas and 2 baby Ranchus arrived today! (I know the tank is too small for all four fish and will be transitioning them outdoors when the temperature issue is sorted.) Meantime, I wanted to share my gratitude for the hours of videos, blog posts and knowledge I’ve gained from lurking on the forum and the site. I’m really excited about getting back into the hobby after many years. The fish all seem healthy and settling in really well. Fingers crossed it stays that way! Any advice is appreciated and welcomed. Here are pictures of the little cuties! 2 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikki Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 They are super cute! Very exciting! Just watch closely for ammonia in the newly cycled tank. 🥰 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Matt Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 cute! my comet goldfish in my pond have started resurfacing and that along with these pictures makes me want to start a fancy goldfish tank. Be sure to share your pond building journey! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griznatch Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 Welcome to the forum, those are cute little guys you got there! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick-In-Of-TheSea Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 I've always been curious, especially since I live in the mosquito capital of the US (FL), how does one control mosquitos around ponds? I saw there are neem rings that can be dropped into water sources, but I don't know whether or not they are safe for fish. Anyone have any experience with this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin Posted May 20, 2022 Author Share Posted May 20, 2022 So far so good, day 2... I am having a problem interpreting the Ammonia reading results on my API Master Freshwater test kit. There must be some amount of Ammonia because I'm having difficulty discerning whether it's pure yellow or the merest tinge of light green. Hopefully I'm just neurotic.😱 Would an increase from 0 to < .25 ppm constitute a spike? I'm resisting the temptation to feed them as much as they are begging me to do... this morning Duckweed was on the menu, along with a scant amount of tank-water soaked Hikari pellets. I will say, the Orandas seem far smarter than the Ranchus... Here are some more pics. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin Posted May 21, 2022 Author Share Posted May 21, 2022 I was being neurotic! Tested the tap water & compared this morning’s ammonia reading & the colors are indistinguishable. 😅 Everybody is still doing great & seemingly shaking off the transport stress. These little guys are a joy! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 I love the picture of your cat enjoying the fish tank! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick-In-Of-TheSea Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 You may want to add a lid in case someone gets any more curious! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin Posted May 22, 2022 Author Share Posted May 22, 2022 Oh I have a lid!! It’s just low profile! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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