Goldfish Help Requested

[seekingadvice]

Hi everyone!

We rescued some baby goldfish last week, (who our neighbor left outside to die in little plastic cups filled with water), and are hoping to find them a knowledgeable goldfish owner who can give them a good life.

I thought that we could keep them in a small tank, but after doing some research I realize that it is grossly inadequate - they need a huge tank or, even better, a pond (neither of which we can provide for them).

Out of the 6 fish that we rescued (and desperately tried to treat for the start of Ich and flukes as a precaution), only 2 are left. They seem to be doing pretty well (no clamped fins, great appetite, very active). But, I fear that it is only a matter of time before the tiny tank, and/or our lack of knowledge, kills them too.

Is there any way for us to find them a proper home before it's too late?

Thanks so much for your help!

 

[Fishandmusic81]

Hi everyone!

We rescued some baby goldfish last week, (who our neighbor left outside to die in little plastic cups filled with water), and are hoping to find them a knowledgeable goldfish owner who can give them a good life.

I thought that we could keep them in a small tank, but after doing some research I realize that it is grossly inadequate - they need a huge tank or, even better, a pond (neither of which we can provide for them).

Out of the 6 fish that we rescued (and desperately tried to treat for the start of Ich and flukes as a precaution), only 2 are left. They seem to be doing pretty well (no clamped fins, great appetite, very active). But, I fear that it is only a matter of time before the tiny tank, and/or our lack of knowledge, kills them too.

Is there any way for us to find them a proper home before it's too late?

Thanks so much for your help!

You can try donating them to a lfs

 

[seekingadvice]

Thanks, Fishandmusic81!

Do you think there is a way I can donate them, and have the store agree NOT to sell them as feeder fish? (Has anyone heard of such a thing?) Or would that be a ridiculous request?

 

[Fishandmusic81]

Thanks, Fishandmusic81!

Do you think there is a way I can donate them, and have the store agree NOT to sell them as feeder fish? (Has anyone heard of such a thing?) Or would that be a ridiculous request?

No problem
And hmm you can before donating and check the only fish I've donated are zebra danios I dint think they were used as feeder fish

 

[Fishandmusic81]

No problem
And hmm you can before donating and check the only fish I've donated are zebra danios I dint think they were used as feeder fish

You can call before*

 

[seekingadvice]

You can call before*

Great! I'll try that! Thanks, again!

 

[jlk]

You can also check to see if theres a pond store in your area. Both of my pond stores either permanently home or rehome unwanted goldfish. Good luck!

 

[Fishandmusic81]

No problem and yeah some mom and pop stores will take em the one in my area pays people

 

[seekingadvice]

You can also check to see if theres a pond store in your area. Both of my pond stores either permanently home or rehome unwanted goldfish. Good luck!

jlk - Another wonderful idea!! I would love for them to go to a home with a pond! Thanks so much!