good to attack some of the myths
http://puregold.aquaria.net/pg/care/...htm#essentials
need heater to prevent rapid drops in temp, they arent cold water fish
aeration is needed
dont mix bag and tank water when bringing them home
dont put new GF in tank without quarantining them first
dont use GF to "cycle" a tank
very small amounts of high quality food better than large amounts
EMERGENCY CARE
1. check the water parameters: pH, ammonia, nitrite, nitrates
2. do the fish physical
3. change some or all of the water, add 1 teaspoon salt per 5 gallons water
4. from the water parameters and physical decide on a course of action
5. if there is nothing specific, do the tub to tub method
Ingrid

"Erik Missio" wrote:
- the 10-gallon-per-fish rule (goldfish size and lengthy life
expectancy, the ungodly amounts of waste they produce)
- other unique needs: temperature (i.e. no keeping them with
tropicals), slime coat (i.e. no keeping them with plecs), cleanliness (low
level of gravel, regular cleanings, chemical checks)
- swim bladder problems: benefits of sinking foods, inherent
difficulties with fancies


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