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Hey folks, I know there i info here somewhere on here, but I need to know something real quick. Two comets, out of nowhere, after a 50% PWC (same everything as usual) have red veins in the tail and fins. The only thing different is that I added 2 silk plants completely rinsed and then even...

I absolutely love everything you said. Made my night. Thank you so much.

You can start a thread in fresh/brackish general or salt water (super ballsy move, but still awesome if this is your first go!) and ask the question. Good for you! Welcome to a seriously gratifying addiction. :)

Also...just thought I'd let you know the single most important thing I can tell you is to read up on the Fishless Cycle. I made many newbie mistakes, but be sure to not get excited and jump the gun. If you do it the right way, you won't wind up sad like me because you followed Petsmart's advice.

Welcome! This. Is. The. Place!!! I'm a fancy goldfish girl, and with a 10 G, I think you'll need to speak with the tropical contingent. Do. Not. Get. Any. Goldie's. 10 is too small. Many will help and offer super good advice. Good Luck! You'll love it here! :)

Oh I'm so sorry. I just posted a few days ago about how to euthanize my beloved Oranda. My husband pulled the same Stuff in these parts. Unfortunately, for us, things go wrong, fortunately for our pets, they get the best we can give. Don't beat yourself up girl, clearly your buddy had a...

Just got a beauty that's in Quaratine. I'm near Chicago and have a phenomenal Aqua shop in the SW suburbs. They ship if you want. He's a dandy! I love Oranda's. My favorite fish, and my first fish just recently passed and I just went window shopping with my son and there he was ! My...

I wanted to give an authentic and warm thanks to so many members who have helped me and brought me up to a level that I feel confident with my tank, plants, and fish friends. Recently, I had to euthanize an old buddy of mine and asked for help how to do it. It was a terribly sad time for me...

I want to sincerely thank everyone who replied, even if I myself couldn't grasp how to employ a method I couldn't wrap my head around. Let's put it this way, I love animals. I adore my pets and even though I feel I tried so hard to keep my fish well, I couldn't allow him to suffer any more...

Hi Mumma, How long do you QT? I will never get a fish from a LFS again, but know a quality aquarist. Thoughts? My poor Bella is so lonely after her buddy passed.

Thanks do much for your input. I did opt for the freezing. It broke my heart. Still breaking, actually. I understand the mechanics behind the boiling water, but I myself, couldn't do it. I hate having to do this, but I know he was suffering. Once again, thanks guys. People on here make...

Thanks Holly. :)

All due respect Tarpon, that is not within my capabilities. It may seem a slower way to go, but given the fact....that I CAN NOT do that, my guy will have to go this way. Trust me, I feel terrible enough anyway.

I couldn't wait to get Clove oil. He was having small spasms and floating up. I put him in a bowl of his own tank water and put ice in it and then put him in. I put it in the freezer and am so bloody sad right now I can't even stand myself. Thank you all for the advice. I wish I never had...

Thanks Jessica, I just can't stand to see him like this. He doesn't swim, barely floats. Is boiling water really the best? (tears)

Thanks Mumma. XO

Thanks everyone. For starters, he's always had SBD. Since I kept the water pristine and held off on big feeds, he did well. However, awhile back, I was certainly a freshman in the game of fish keeping and because of it, I'm probably the one who put the initial hurt on his immune system. I...

Sad times here...my Oranda is most definitely dying. I know I have done every possible thing for him. His decline has been for about a month steady. Rather than advice in keeping him alive, and suffering, can anyone recommend euthanasia for my poor guy? I can't bear to flush him. He's been...

Sad times here...my Oranda is most definitely dying. I know I have done every possible thing for him. His decline has been for about a month steady. Rather than advice in keeping him alive, and suffering, can anyone recommend euthanasia for my poor guy? I can't bear to flush him. He's been...

Thank you so much! Happy Holidays to you too!

Thank you again. I really love these buggers. I have a feeling the increase in veg and PWC's will be great. Have a great Holiday! Are you in the UK?

Yes! My API Master test kit and I test every 2-3 days and would do if any levels were off, but they are always good.

Holy Crap!!! I have been doing a 15% change once a week! I didn't think you needed to do it so much! Ok. Will do. Stats: 46 gal. Bow front 1 ryukin 1 oranda Heavily planted Now I feel like I really messed with them. I never do a 50%. Ok. My poor fish. I really thought I was on...

Hey friend! First off, happy holidays! Parameters are sound. I feed them New Life Spectrum. Peas, and some lettuce. I really think I need to up the veg. How often do you feed pellets. I think I may have been feeling sorry for the ever hungry fatty, and fed too much lately. Thanks again...

Ummm... Just recently, my 3 year old oranda began swimming in it's back. I stopped with the pellets and have been giving him peas. Is this a death sentence? He's swimming normal too, and behaving normal, but this is too bizarre. :( Please help.