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  • Posted on: 21/2/2015 22:25
Re: New to fishkeeping.. uncycled tank.. #41
Hi, welcome to the forum.

I'm afraid a 120 litre tank isn't big enough for four goldfish. To keep all the fish in one tank you'd really need 260 litres, at least. I'd suggest buying a large plastic tub, such as a 160 litre Wham box and using it as a temporary tank for two of the fish. Leave the other two in the 120 litre tank for the time being. In the long term you'd need either a 260 litre tank, or you could have two 180 litre tanks.

Here is an article about fish in cycles http://www.fishkeeping.co.uk/articles ... ammonia-nitrite-spike.htm


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  • Posted on: 21/2/2015 20:06
Re: URGENT HELP NEEDED #42
Hi, glad your little one is still going. Have you tested the water? If so could you post the results, please?

What swim bladder treatment are you using? In honesty, many of these treatments are ineffective as they don't actually reach the swim bladder.

I'd suggest using Octozin by Waterlife. This is one of the best treatments for internal infections. From my experience, it's a favourite with vets too. You should be able to pick some at your LFS. However, do not use it whilst you have the swim bladder treatment in the water. Only use one treatment at a time.

Salt can be great at reviving a dying fish. Just be careful not to overuse it as it can do more harm than good.


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  • Posted on: 17/2/2015 10:51
Re: Just dodged pop eye, I hope! #43
There are a few things that could have caused these symptoms. It could be water quality, an infection or even stress.

I'd say it probably wasn't an infection because it disappeared quickly and without treatment. Which rules out pop eye. So most likely water quality or stress or the two in combination.

One of my fish had these symptoms once, it came after a stressful event. The symptoms disappeared quickly. Did anything happen that could have upset the fish? It could be something you may not have even thought about, such as a loud noise near the tank, removal of a decoration or tank mate.


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  • Posted on: 16/2/2015 11:42
Re: Post-op Winston #44
Here is a list of vets that handle fish http://www.fishkeeping.co.uk/modules/ ... p?topic_id=21261&forum=14

Winston's tumour removal cost ?273.89 altogether. I took Winston to CJ Hall in Sheen, London. It is a 45 minute journey from me.


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  • Posted on: 14/2/2015 13:31
Re: Quarantine? #45
It depends on how big the fish is. If it's small, then 100 litres in fine for a temporary set up in my opinion.

http://www.fishkeeping.co.uk/articles ... ishkeeping_quarantine.htm


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  • Posted on: 14/2/2015 13:25
Re: Post-op Winston #46
Thank you, lowering the water level is a good idea. I got up this morning to find the Orabase had come off again, so it seems it doesn't stay for more than a few hours.


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  • Posted on: 13/2/2015 23:11
Post-op Winston #47
Winston had a tumour removed yesterday. He's taken the whole thing well and seems to be fine today. The problem is dressing his wound. The vet prescribed Orabase to cover the wound, for anyone who doesn't know this is paste that adheres to moist areas. I'm having trouble applying it and it doesn't stay on very long. I recovered the wound this morning, but it's now uncovered again. It's difficult to apply because it doesn't seem to stick too him well, unless I'm doing something wrong. It also means I have to lift him out of the tank and place him in a shallow tub. Which obviously is distressing for him.

Does anyone have any advice on this?

Another issue is the Ceftazidime injection. I don't own a freezer anymore and the Ceftazidime is supposed to be frozen.

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  • Posted on: 30/5/2014 0:40
Re: brand new tank so excited! now how many fish? #48
A panda, that sounds lovely. He'll love being rehomed to a nice big tank

Yes the filter will be fine for three fish .


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  • Posted on: 30/5/2014 0:35
I Need Advice #49
This is non fish related.

Today my vocal coach called me a derogatory name. We were teasing each other and whether she took offence to something I said or it was a slip of the tongue, I don't know. I was late for her lesson too by 15 minutes as there was disruptions on the buses, however this is the first time I've ever been late, usually I'm early. I don't feel what she called me is in any way justifiable. I actually cannot write the word here as it would be against the rules.

When she said it I kind of didn't believe I was hearing it. At the time I brushed it off but in reflection I feel quite uncomfortable. I've wondered if I miss heard her but I was shocked at the time and playing it back in my head I'm certain of what she said.

She's a retired musical theatre actress. I'm not exactly sure how old she is, at a guess I'd say late 60s or early 70s. I've been aware for a long time she isn't exactly a stable person. Her behaviour tells me that alone. We've had a bond from the start which she noticed, again this is another sign that she's not exactly normal. I seem to attract and also be drawn to anyone unstable. I have a habit of ending up in unhealthy relationships with these people.

So I'm now wondering how to address this and stop it going any further. Here's the options I've thought of so far:

1. Let it go this time but if she says it, or something similar, again tell her it's unacceptable.

2. Ring her tomorrow and ask her how she is and so on. Then gently bring it up without being defensive.

3. Wait until next week and chat with her in person about. Trouble is I'll probably forget.

4. Cancel all lessons and find a new coach. I don't really want to do this though.

I'm really rubbish in situations like this. Usually I try and justify the persons behaviour with excuses like, 'they're upset' or 'I deserve it.'


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  • Posted on: 30/5/2014 0:05
Re: brand new tank so excited! now how many fish? #50
232L is the perfect size for three fancies. The care sheets recommend 140 for the first fish and then 40 for each fish there after. External filters are the best for goldfish as they are big enough to cope with the large amount of waste goldfish produce.

What other fancies are you thinking of getting?



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