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That's the person's fault, not the goldfish's.
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That's the persons fault not the fish. We have tiger barbs that are 4years old and still going strong... Goldfish that are living in a nice crystal clear tank with no issues, fish that poops a lot= great filtration that can keep up. And just cause a fish eats a lot doesn't means is not good if the tank mates can get food you should picked faster tank mates for the tetras.
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I think that these fish that you have on your list are just being miss-kept. Goldfish are really beautiful when kept right. Most aquarist knows that goldfish needs to have superb filtration, thus it is the owners fault when they keep a goldfish in a tank with low filtration not the fish problem. One factor that causes a goldfish to produce a lot of waste is the food. Many owner over feed their goldfish. Goldfish are scavengers and in the wild are always finding there next meal which is why when you come to the tank they come up since they associate the surface and you as there source of food. People also don't feed quality food, many have fillers. These fillers have no value to the fish so the fish just excretes it out. The size of the tank is also a big thing. A 40 breeder should be the minimum when keeping a smaller type of goldfish, such as fantails, telescopes, lion heads, or ranchu. The common goldfish which grows over 12 inches should be kept in ponds just like koi or in a large aquarium(dimensions is a factor) The # of fish also determines the size of the tank. Barbs and other schooling fish like tetras should be kept in schools (at least 6 however more is better). I've seen that those who keeps schooling fish in 10-12 live longer than those who only keep 3-6. If you search online or on YouTube you can see the tetras and corydoras live in groups of more than 30. Unless the fish died of disease if you have a proper setup(tank,water perimeters, and decorations) then your fish shouldn't have any problem. In my opinion and others it is a better view when you have about 15-20 neons in a 40 gallon breeder than having 3-6 in a 10 gallon or 10 in a 10 gallon. The bigger the group and tank the more natural it is and the healthier the fish will be. Talking about 10 gallons, 10 gallons are not beginner size tanks. They should be noted as nano tanks(with nano fish) or used as breeding(usually live bearers), rearing(for fry) or quarantine tanks. 10 gallons aren't really suited for schooling fish(unless nano) or community tank. A 20 gallon, whether high or long should be the standard beginner tank.
I haven't really met a fish I haven't liked. There are many I could never own while in an apartment due to size constraints, but I still like those fish. I wouldn't mind having an indoor goldfish pond someday or get a tank big enough for bala sharks. Of course I want a big enough salt water tank too with clown fish. This all requires us buying house lol.
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I agree. There are many fish that I can't keep but hey they are still beautiful. One of those fish is the common pleco. One cannot truly see there beauty until they put them in a big tank(larger than 55). Most of the time people buy them not realizing they grow to 1-2 feet and somehow they had to get rid of it(I really do wonder how they get rid of it). But I've seen them in 500+ gallon tanks and they really do look beautiful.
Yep sure did, didn't even notice! Haha
I'm actually selling my sailfin/leopard pleco today. I hate it, but I was one of those people that didn't know what I was getting into. He is awesome looking and has been one of my favorite. He has out grown my tank and keeps shifting the sand all around, so it's time to give him to some with a big tank and more experience.
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This is probably harsh, but I don't like iridescent sharks because
1. They need a massive tank because of their large size and are a schooling/shoaling fish
2. They aren't very good looking in my opinion
3. I've heard they are apparently pretty timid and will bruise their heads from running into the sides of aquariums out of fear
4. Pet stores that sell them usually don't have the right equipment to care for them
So I don't necessarily dislike the fish, I just don't think they are fit (literally) for most aquariums
This is probably harsh, but I don't like iridescent sharks because
1. They need a massive tank because of their large size and are a schooling/shoaling fish
2. They aren't very good looking in my opinion
3. I've heard they are apparently pretty timid and will bruise their heads from running into the sides of aquariums out of fear
4. Pet stores that sell them usually don't have the right equipment to care for them
So I don't necessarily dislike the fish, I just don't think they are fit (literally) for most aquariums
If I were to choose one fish that I would never keep again, then I would choose the dwarf gourami.
1. They can be aggressive to other fish. I used to have one that would constantly harass my platies.
2. Males can't live together in harmony.
3. Females are hard to find nowadays.
4. They're prone to an incurable disease known as iridovirus.
1. They can be aggressive to other fish. I used to have one that would constantly harass my platies.
2. Males can't live together in harmony.
3. Females are hard to find nowadays.
4. They're prone to an incurable disease known as iridovirus.
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I hate mollies. HUGE aggressive, pigs, and waste machines. I've had 2 mollies in my life and I never want anymore
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Passed on ones that cause an ammonia spike cause you didn't notice them behind your plants or deco
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I hate seeing pics of them by breeders and in general. Seems like they’re a common sorority choice but they always get so eggy and often look like they’re on the verge of dropsy. It’s like a normal thing to be like “oh it’s a crowntail, they get like that”
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I don't dislike fish for anything unless I have experienced traumatic issues with a species then I would say otherwise.
If I could choose a species that I personally wouldn't buy, then I would say any of the "GloFish" which are dyed and just overly promoted with terrible kit tanks and supplies.
I also do not favor purchasing goldfish that are physically deformed, such as the bubble eye or ones with a super large abdomen.
If I could choose a species that I personally wouldn't buy, then I would say any of the "GloFish" which are dyed and just overly promoted with terrible kit tanks and supplies.
I also do not favor purchasing goldfish that are physically deformed, such as the bubble eye or ones with a super large abdomen.
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I've never been a fan of most goldfish or blood parrot cichlids. Glofish aren't to my liking either.
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Betta splendens and the fancier varieties of goldfish, like celestials. People always recommend them as beginner fish, when they shouldn't. Every other thread about sick fish seems to be either bettas or fancy goldfish. When fish are bred for a certain look, there are always going to be more health issues involved. I would always recommend a common goldfish or any of the less fancier goldfish, despite the claim that non-fancies require a pond.
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https://idp.nature.com/transit?redi...513&code=04ced015-8972-4aef-a89e-12f122408eff it's actually a really interesting step for science progression
but I agree, they are really tacky. But not apparently any more cruel than other inbred fish IMO
I actually can't re-find where I read they're from jellyfish right now, but the fluorescence was isolated from something else
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1) blackskirt tetras - dull color and fin-nippy, just unpleasant
2) mass-bred and balloon GBRs - poor genetics, lack of color, always infested with parasites, die if you look at them wrong
3) livebearers - all they do is breed and poo nonstop, overrated in my opinion
4) Chinese algae eater - this thing should be banned from the aquarium trade...
5) oscars - big, aggressive, can't keep them with plants. Used to have one at the shop where I worked that left bruises and drew blood from a coworker...
2) mass-bred and balloon GBRs - poor genetics, lack of color, always infested with parasites, die if you look at them wrong
3) livebearers - all they do is breed and poo nonstop, overrated in my opinion
4) Chinese algae eater - this thing should be banned from the aquarium trade...
5) oscars - big, aggressive, can't keep them with plants. Used to have one at the shop where I worked that left bruises and drew blood from a coworker...
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I agree. If the the genetic manipulation doesn't affect the fish's health, then I don't see how it can be crueler or even as cruel as fish bred to look a certain way that negatively affects their health. I'd take a healthy chimera fish over a goldfish that floats belly up for 6 hrs. every time it feeds, or a betta's fin tearing and rotting because it's so long and thin.
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Mine is weird, so feel free to laugh at me. But, anything larger than say, a full grown angel fish, freak me out. I'm ok at aquariums and stuff, but the thought of owning something that large in a tank and having to take care of it freaks me out.
I once saw one of those giant fancy goldfish when I worked in a pet store that had anchor worm. That darn giant thing haunts my dreams
I once saw one of those giant fancy goldfish when I worked in a pet store that had anchor worm. That darn giant thing haunts my dreams
I actually can't re-find where I read they're from jellyfish right now, but the fluorescence was isolated from something else
Yes, according to Wikipedia (it did used to be on the Glofish site) the Green Florescent Protein from jellyfish was inserted into a zebra fish embryo. The reds are from a sea coral gene and the orange-yellow are a variant of the jelly fish protein. The florescence is now inherited and the fish are born with their color. Their life span and needs are no different then their non florescent counterparts.
I personally, have had terrible luck with Bettas, tumors, fin tears and fin rot . Although, they are the sweetest most friendly fish, the last one nearly broke my heart.
Yes, according to Wikipedia (it did used to be on the Glofish site) the Green Florescent Protein from jellyfish was inserted into a zebra fish embryo. The reds are from a sea coral gene and the orange-yellow are a variant of the jelly fish protein. The florescence is now inherited and the fish are born with their color. Their life span and needs are no different then their non florescent counterparts.
I personally, have had terrible luck with Bettas, tumors, fin tears and fin rot . Although, they are the sweetest most friendly fish, the last one nearly broke my heart.
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This is an unpopular opinion but I've never liked cichlids. Not a fan of African cichlids, not too keen on discus or angels either. Idk man something about cichlids I just never found too appealing.
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