kiwikacey 219 Posted May 21, 2013 Well, I did the thing. The thing I have seen SO MANY here at Koko's do, and I have SWORN I would never do.....I got myself another fish. It was totally unplanned! I had wanted a tele if I got another, but love my 3 babies to death and can't wait till they get their bigger tank. But I went to petsmart today for supplies, and this poor little guy had a rock the size of his eyeball stuck in his mouth, and he was so obviously in pain and distress I made the store clerk take the rock out, and figured....hey, I have a spare 10 gallon....and I'll be getting my 75gal in 2 months! My mom just rolled her eyes at me when I got home. Without further ado, here's the little fella! I haven't decided on a name yet. His mouth is pretty screwed up by the looks of it, from the "rock incident." I was also wondering....he'll be in the 10gallon for 2 months unless I put him with my other guys. They're in a 30 gallon, so it's already overstocked, but the new guy is little and I'm getting plants for the big tank tomorrow. Feelings? It will only be really overstocked for a short time before they get to fish paradise land! I'll hopefully be moving into my permanent home August 1st. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fantailfan1 26,742 Posted May 21, 2013 He's adorable. Keep very on top of water parameters/changes and he should be OK for a couple of months. Lots of WCs . . . Congrats on the new little cutie! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chai 7,337 Posted May 21, 2013 Everyone getting new goldfish is making me wonder if I'm next! Congrats on your new little guy. He should be okay in the 10g for a few months. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DawnMichele 6,045 Posted May 21, 2013 Very cute. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goldfishfanforever 913 Posted May 21, 2013 Love him 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orandatchi 210 Posted May 21, 2013 Congrats on your cutie! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tithra 4,917 Posted May 21, 2013 congrats! I think that if they are small, a few months in a 30 gallon is fine Just keep an eye on your water parameters and increase changes as necessary. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yafashelli 9,540 Posted May 21, 2013 Congratulations. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kylen 53 Posted May 21, 2013 I agree. As long as you are on top of your parameters a few months should be fine. Ive been in situations where I've been forced to put my fishies into one tank, but they did fine. I put on an extra filter and changed my water regularly. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwikacey 219 Posted May 22, 2013 Okay - will do! I'll be sure to monitor my params even more than I already am My tank seems to be almost completely cycled (I'm afraid to say "It's cycled!!!") This little guy will be in QT for a bit, just so I can keep a close eye on him. I'll be sure to post better pictures later! Thanks, guys! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flipper 13,057 Posted May 22, 2013 Awww, poor guy. Glad you saved him! Congrats on the new family member. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamieMonster 562 Posted May 22, 2013 Oh, what a cutie! With fins like those, an after going through "the rock incident", I would have wanted to bring him home, too! Congrats on the new finned baby! Looking forward to seeing the little cutie grow! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Hyde 5,372 Posted May 22, 2013 "Well, I did the thing. The thing I have seen SO MANY here at Koko's do, and I have SWORN I would never do.....I got myself another fish" I think they are like potato chips, can't stop at one...or two...or three... 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Niiku 80 Posted May 22, 2013 Gorgeous little guy He'll do just fine in the 10 gallon for a little while. My situation for a while had me with two goldies in a 10 gallon for about 8 months and they did just fine, I just had to do 2-3 100% water changes per week. So just keep on top of the perams and he'll do great. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koko 14,359 Posted May 22, 2013 What a little cutie Sent from my SGH-T989 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4prettyfish 2,702 Posted May 22, 2013 Congrats on your new fish. He's adorable. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shellbell4ever 1,381 Posted May 22, 2013 congrats on the new addition hurt my neck to see him though 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hidr 4,961 Posted May 22, 2013 Cute little guy. I would add him to the other tank after QT is over. Good luck 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwikacey 219 Posted May 23, 2013 Thanks everyone! And sorry about the sideways picture 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwikacey 219 Posted May 24, 2013 Here are some better photos! Little mini is no longer afraid of people, though he/she is skittish. Looking MUCH better lately than he/she did a few days ago! and a bonus picture of the main tank, fresh with new plants! Anacharis and Hygrophila corymbosa. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rai-nbow 363 Posted May 25, 2013 Aw, what a beauty!~! He reminds me of my Blue! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel E. 10,021 Posted May 25, 2013 love the new pics looks like a nice little guy. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smegypsiren 1,315 Posted May 25, 2013 Pesky fish! I hate when they just jump in your shopping bag as your walking out the door. They're sneaky like that. Super cute fish, congrats. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
