Bottled bacteria; I don't think so. If it's live, then your colony will be too large; not enough waste to feed them all. This alone reeks havoc. Allow a good eight weeks for a cycle to complet
Awesome then, Ill tell my friend to stick to the safe way and do the 30 day cycle. better safe and sorry. The other idea was dumping a gallon of strees zyme to speed it up..
You can reduce the stocking levels which encourage a faster cycle. Also, be sure to advise your friend to be very consistent with feeding and maintenance.
No; this is a myth. Beneficial bacteria are found in the filters and pumps, not free floating in the water. You may find healthy organics, but not friendly bugs. They require complete darkness.
For Goldfish EMERGENCY or
Goldfish DISTRESS
follow these instructions...Find the class of Goldfish
symptoms listed below that best describe goldfish's condition; click on the
classification for prescribed goldfish emergency
rescue procedure:
Goldfish
Symptoms: Class A
Goldfish is in distress; Goldfish is
tilted to one side; Goldfish is
dying; Goldfish is too weak to swim; Goldfish is unconscious; Goldfish has little
or no response; Goldfish upside down on bottom of
tank.
Goldfish Symptoms:
Class B
Goldfish is in distress;
Goldfish is gasping; Goldfish is gasping at
surface; Goldfish sucking air at surface;
Goldfish has bleeding from eye; Goldfish has
bulging eye; Goldfish has pop eye; goldfish has
redness at gills; Goldfish has rapid gill
movement; Goldfish is blowing bubbles thru gills
.
Goldfish Symptoms:
Class C
Goldfish is in distress; Goldfish has visual
sores; Goldfish has missing scales; Goldfish is listless; Goldfish has frayed
fins; Goldfish has missing fins; Goldfish has torn fins; Goldfish has hole in
head; Goldfish has abscesses; Goldfish has open wound; Goldfish has fungus on
mouth or body; Goldfish has film or mucus on body; Goldfish has 'cotton like
fungus; Goldfish pooh is very light pooh; Goldfish has very dark pooh; Goldfish
pooh is stringy. Goldfish tank or pond water is clouded and white; Goldfish is
flashing; Goldfish is rubbing; Goldfish is darting; Goldfish prefers isolation;
Goldfish exhibits sporadically swimming; Goldfish has visual parasites; Goldfish
has visual worms.
Goldfish Symptoms:
Class D
Goldfish is in distress; Goldfish is
floating; Goldfish upside down at top of
tank; Goldfish floating at 45 degree
angle; Goldfish is swimming upside down;
Goldfish swimming lopsided; Goldfish is
bobbing; Goldfish is upside
down; Goldfish is flipped over; Goldfish
can't swim; Goldfish has uncontrolled
swimming.
Goldfish Symptoms: Class E
Goldfish is in
distress; Goldfish is bottom sitting; Goldfish
has no appetite; Goldfish not eating; Goldfish is curled; Goldfish
has bent position; Goldfish is spitting; Goldfish folded over;
Goldfish is crooked;
Goldfish is swimming somersaults;
Goldfish is swimming in circles; Goldfish
appears sunken; Goldfish appears concaved; Goldfish having spasms; Goldfish
twitching.
Goldfish Symptoms:
Class F
Goldfish is in distress; Goldfish
bloated; Goldfish is swollen; Goldfish is
listless; Goldfish has loss of appetite.
Goldfish Symptoms: Class G
Goldfish has raised scales; Goldfish is pine coning; Goldfish has
diminished appetite.
Goldfish are delicate creatures. The Goldfish's
proper environment is a complex ecosystem that
must be perfectly balanced; this is only
obtained after a great deal of labor, a great
deal of added expense and sometimes heartbreak
too. If your goldfish is showing signs of
goldfish distress, of goldfish sickness,
goldfish disease or goldfish parasite infection,
try the least dangerous route first, making sure
you've done everything possible for your
goldfish before resorting to goldfish
medications. Typically, the root of the
goldfish's problem has to do with poor goldfish
water quality, stemmed from goldfish
overfeeding, improper goldfish water changes,
goldfish
filtering, or goldfish surface action. Learn
everything you can about goldfish care, so that
your goldfish will live a long and healthy
goldfish life.
Goldfish
information on goldfish care and goldfish
treatments offered on this goldfish site may not
cure your goldfish from certain goldfish
ailments or goldfish disease. This goldfish
website offers lifesaving emergency procedures
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instruction on how to maintain excellent
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Staff at a Welsh pub are offering a £50 reward for the safe return of one of their pet goldfish.
The fish, called Mary, was scooped up in a pint glass in front of stunned customers and staff just before closing time at the Vulcan Lounge in Cathays, Cardiff.
The brazen fish-napper then simply walked out of the pub, with his unusual take-out in hand.
Mary and three other goldfish called Jesus, Kevin and Bubba had been resident in a converted ice bucket on the bar for the last six months and were considered 'part of the charm' of the student friendly venue in the Welsh capital.
Sadly Jesus had passed away earlier in the year, despite an earlier miraculous recovery that gave him his biblical name, and now the removal of Mary has apparently left Kevin and Bubba in a dejected state.
Staff have been unable to identify the culprit, despite CCTV footage showing the unknown man loitering around the tank before his audacious action. The rationale behind the theft is as yet unknown with student 'humour' being mooted as one possible reason but with no sign of a ransom note it's possible that the fish was taken with its long term welfare in mind.
The life expectancy of a common goldfish is well in excess of 15 years, but this longevity may be severely impacted upon by life in an ice bucket on the bar in a student pub. Despite this speculation, Mary's welfare and location remain unknown and as well as the reward the pub is offering a free meal to anyone with information as to her whereabouts.
Thailand's Floods
Volunteers in Thailand are working to save the lives of pets, believing that all life has value. The BBC has a good article about it if anyone is interested: Link It's nice to know there are kind people in the world.
Police to investigate flooding deaths of nearly 100 animals at Petco
Member naia reports: The deaths occurred during hurricane-related flooding in Johnson City, NY. Flood warnings were in place for the area but the pets were not removed from the store until flood waters began to recede. Link
LIFE GETS SLAMMED
Latest update: Life takes a loss at CATBOWLING when Venus comes in for the win in only seven games. Life has yet to comment.
ARCADE
Venus has once again beaten Life at arcade SNOWBOWLING with a high score of 6662. Life has yet to make a come back and has refused to comment. Venus is also victorious at DOLPHIN, and arrogantly defies anyone to beat her score of 192,651.
Life is the contender at CATBOWLING; her score of 105 untouchable for the time being. Venus has declared war and is determined to take the lead.
Vlly has taken a two point lead in FUNKYPONG. It doesn't look good for Venus.
Vlly also holds the title for CHICKEN SHOOTOUT. Rumor has it that Vlly only plays the game for the background music.
Venus is running a close second at CASTLE DEFENDER, but Vlly has managed to keep the lead.
Phillyn holds the title for AIR HEADS, and remains unchallenged. Phil states that his score would have been higher only he became board with the game.
Krisidus holds the championship for ZNAX 15600 with Life running a close second.
TUUFY gets the win at FAFSTREETRACER at 578.
GEICO Ins makes commercial blunder
Geico's new commercial 'parents eating daughter's missing goldfish' offends goldfish keepers, children, parents and animal lovers alike. Goldfish emergency encourages boycotting Geico until amends are made. Read all about it Link
Shadow's New Websites
Congratulations Shadow who has just recently created three new websites; computer diagnostics and computer graphics. Check em out. Link
PARASITES ZAPPED WITH GARLIC
NEW MEMBER NAIA HAS REPORTED THAT PARASITES UNSEEN BY HUMAN EYE WERE INTRODUCED TO HER TANK WITH SOME NEW FISH , SHE KNEW THERE WERE PARASITES THERE AS SHE COULD SEE THEM UNDER HER MICROSCOPE.
SHE TOLD US SHE USED THE GARLIC TREATMENT RECOMMENDED ON THIS SITE AND IN 24 HOURS THEY WERE ALL DEAD EXCEPT ONE
AWESOME NEWS!!!!!!!
SITE UPGRADE Completed
The upgrade has been a success, but only after a few bumps and bruises. Unfortunately, we lost several posts and perhaps a few members during the process, but we're back to 100% and then some. Although it may have been frustrating, it was well worth it. The owners and the administrators appreciate your support and your patience.
, SHE KNEW THERE WERE PARASITES THERE AS SHE COULD SEE THEM UNDER HER MICROSCOPE.
