|
31-05-2010, 04:31 PM | #1 |
Dragon
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 947
|
signs of a healthy goldfish
Just got my goldfish last night and they seemed to be swimming very actively .. today both looked very tired ... frequently going up to surface for air or will just stay still and not look too active ... new tank syndrome perhaps ? they dont look too healthy now ..
my setup 1. 18" length x 12' width x 18' height tank 2. overhead filter 3. fan to cool the water down incase too hot 4. light 5. water direct from farm - did a 20% WC today 6. temp - 29 Perhaps the current is too strong for the fishes ? should i just get a external filter and have the current lowered ? any suggestions welcome ... what are the signs of a healthy goldfish in a new tank ? pics of tank below Last edited by flightspeed; 31-05-2010 at 04:36 PM. |
31-05-2010, 04:36 PM | #2 |
Moderator
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 6,727
|
current looks strong to me too , thats why you goldfish looks stressed...
|
31-05-2010, 04:47 PM | #3 |
Dragon
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 947
|
thanks .. perhaps i should direct the flow towards the glass to deflect the energy ? any suggestions bro ?
|
31-05-2010, 04:54 PM | #4 |
Moderator
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 6,727
|
|
31-05-2010, 05:14 PM | #5 |
Dragon
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 947
|
just pointed the current towards the glass to deflect the power .... hopefully the not so tired now .. anyway they r eating just fine ( like a pig )
will monitor |
31-05-2010, 06:09 PM | #6 |
Arofanatic
Join Date: Jul 2001
Posts: 357
|
Y dun u direct all ur water into ur ohf?
1 of ur fish laid eggs, water might have fouled. Should do a bigger water change. try to remove as much eggs as possible too. |
31-05-2010, 06:23 PM | #7 | |
Arofanatic
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 245
|
Quote:
I think your OHF's water outlet back to the tank already creating surface current and air into the water as well. No need to use power head to further create mid water current, for a 1.5 ft tank. What's your water height, u may want try lower a bit. Regards. |
|
31-05-2010, 07:15 PM | #8 | |
Dragon
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 947
|
Quote:
IMHO, no need strong current for SVR, my tank only having minimal surface current and water height is 10.5", using three overhang filter, one small round disc airstone ( w/very little bubble ) in the middle of the tank. I think your OHF's water outlet back to the tank already creating surface current and air into the water as well. No need to use power head to further create mid water current, for a 1.5 ft tank. What's your water height, u may want try lower a bit. Regards. height about 1 feet bro ... i dont have airpump .. using the OHF as a pump for aeration |
|
31-05-2010, 08:04 PM | #9 |
Arofanatic
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 245
|
height about 1 feet bro ... i dont have airpump .. using the OHF as a pump for aeration [/QUOTE]
I see, which LFS u get from? How $$? Regards. |
31-05-2010, 08:13 PM | #10 | |
Dragon
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 947
|
Quote:
Regards.[/QUOTE] got it from Yun Feng at P Ris farmway ... just came back n hoot a black one also .. very cute see liao bth .. for price suggest u look for Shirley and ask .. she gives good discounts and explanations .. very helpful lady IMO |
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|