I gave one of my friends a 20G tank that I had day before yesterday. Also gave him the tank gravel, some plants, two minnows and a guppy. This has greatly created a lot of breathing space in my living room making it more comfortable.
For a long time I didn't admire my fish as keeping them had become a chore.
Today, I observed my Gold fish again closely and was admiring them in the evening. They seemed stressed and were swimming in a slightly jerky fashion. I offered them food (normally feed them only once a day). However, still this behaviour continued. Some also were yawning.
So, I decided to change the water. Lo and behold, it was very dirty indeed !!! It is only about two to three weeks since I changed the water. I feed my fish presently only once a day and a lot lesser than before. Still surprised how it got dirty so fast. Also cleaned the sides of the glass. Since, I have just only one tank, from now onwards, I have decided to clean this tank every two weeks or so regularly. Ever since a previous bad incidence I ahve become more careful but still I have some more distance to cover in this regard. The Vallisneria plant that was so quiet in this tank has begun putting out a lot of runners now (probably as the summer is approaching fast, there is no artificial lighting for this tank).
The tank is on a table where I can read in front of it. Feels like I am in an island reading !!! My piece of real estate in paradise !!!
I have had a lot of uncertainity and changes in life. Who knows what the future holds ? If ever I got the room and more stability, then I feel that I would enjoy just one bigger tank like 55G. I might not increase the number of fish though as it would need less frequent changing of water then. On the other hand, I would probably have a mound and decorate that tank very well. This however, is only for the very long term.
Best Regards,
Vijay
For a long time I didn't admire my fish as keeping them had become a chore.
Today, I observed my Gold fish again closely and was admiring them in the evening. They seemed stressed and were swimming in a slightly jerky fashion. I offered them food (normally feed them only once a day). However, still this behaviour continued. Some also were yawning.
So, I decided to change the water. Lo and behold, it was very dirty indeed !!! It is only about two to three weeks since I changed the water. I feed my fish presently only once a day and a lot lesser than before. Still surprised how it got dirty so fast. Also cleaned the sides of the glass. Since, I have just only one tank, from now onwards, I have decided to clean this tank every two weeks or so regularly. Ever since a previous bad incidence I ahve become more careful but still I have some more distance to cover in this regard. The Vallisneria plant that was so quiet in this tank has begun putting out a lot of runners now (probably as the summer is approaching fast, there is no artificial lighting for this tank).
The tank is on a table where I can read in front of it. Feels like I am in an island reading !!! My piece of real estate in paradise !!!
I have had a lot of uncertainity and changes in life. Who knows what the future holds ? If ever I got the room and more stability, then I feel that I would enjoy just one bigger tank like 55G. I might not increase the number of fish though as it would need less frequent changing of water then. On the other hand, I would probably have a mound and decorate that tank very well. This however, is only for the very long term.
Best Regards,
Vijay
