Goldfish, I hate goldfish.

[Starfrog32]

By the time anyone could post a reply, all actions will be taken. I went to feed our fish (see profile for list) and then did a quick fish head count to make sure everyone was there. Well, I noticed only 2 of 4 neon tets which wasn't a big deal, because sometimes, though it's rare, fish will hide in the castle. Then I noticed that the goldfish (no, I didn't put it there) had something in his mouth, that looked strangly like a tet fin. I netted him and looked in his mouth but didn't see anything. I moved the castle and no tets came out, but I counted the general population again, and this time saw 3 tets. I looked closer and wished I hadn't. Our total fish death toll is now four.

I read that goldfish can survive in non-oxy'ed water and will put him in a divided tank with a betta on the other side. I don't really care, as I DIDN'T BUY HIM! I know it sounds cruel, but I won't put him back in the big tank, because I don't want to lose anymore. Any advise you could give would be helpful.

 

[Guest]

Easy, take him back to the lfs, either trade for something or just give him to them.

He just did what comes natural, don't be a playa' hata!

 

[ashesofyou]

Don't you just wish you could take them out of the tank for a good spanking every now and again?!?! My African Dwarf Frogs are like that, they get tiffy, especially at feeding time. I would take the goldie back to a fish store... some will trade you for something else, some won't give you anything but the knowledge that it'll go to a more appropriate home. He only did what's natural

 

[Starfrog32]

Right now, he's in a divided tank, and I really am campaining for his own big tank, where he could be with at least another goldfish. And he was bought several months ago, from Walmart, I belive and I really have no problem with him being around, just not in our tropical tank.