Hi Friends
Maybe some of you have read the long story of my experience with moving 9 goldfish from a bad small pond, to a 50 g aquarium.That was a year ago and what a beginner I was. But thanks to some terrific advice I received here, for which I am ever grateful, we all went through the nitrogen cycle successfully and my 9 goldies seem to be just fine. And I love the guys/gals!
But, they have GROWN and their size, makes me think I need to ponder the possibility of giving them to a bigger habitat: a pond???
Today I found a lovely young couple who have a scenic pond business and asked them if they would consider adopting all, or some of my cuties. NOT easy! They said they would be most happy to take them for me.
It is a wrench, we've been through so much together, but for the
, probably the best idea? Anyway I saw their 2 ponds and they seem to be very caring. They would have so much more room . . .
After all this, I'm not going to give up the hobby and am wondering about keeping maybe 2 of them (the smallest), and getting 2 or 3 Fancies that don't grow to such humongous proportions. Does anyone know what would be a good choice? Or should I give all away and start over with just Fancies. are there any that remain smallish? Or should I try freshwater tropical?
I already feel the loss
Especially because they still seem so content . . . such a peaceful community . . . I'll try to add some pics, if I find out how. Thanks so much for your help.
Maybe some of you have read the long story of my experience with moving 9 goldfish from a bad small pond, to a 50 g aquarium.That was a year ago and what a beginner I was. But thanks to some terrific advice I received here, for which I am ever grateful, we all went through the nitrogen cycle successfully and my 9 goldies seem to be just fine. And I love the guys/gals!
Today I found a lovely young couple who have a scenic pond business and asked them if they would consider adopting all, or some of my cuties. NOT easy! They said they would be most happy to take them for me.
It is a wrench, we've been through so much together, but for the
After all this, I'm not going to give up the hobby and am wondering about keeping maybe 2 of them (the smallest), and getting 2 or 3 Fancies that don't grow to such humongous proportions. Does anyone know what would be a good choice? Or should I give all away and start over with just Fancies. are there any that remain smallish? Or should I try freshwater tropical?
I already feel the loss
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