kiwikacey 219 Posted January 21, 2015 Hi everyone! I know it's been such a long time since I last posted anything besides sick fish, but I've finally got a few free minutes to show you how the tank has been doing over these past few months! As many of you know, I had to euthanize Speckle in November. She was suffering from issues related to her swim bladder, and her abdomen had become soft and swollen I was very sad to see her go...she was my very first fish and I had a great attachment to her. In addition, I had to euthanize my ranchu Dorito in December also due to swim bladder issues. Dorito had been a sinker for months, and was at the point where he (found that out towards the end) could no longer move up from the bottom of the tank. He had developed lesions from sitting on the bottom for so long...I didn't think it was right to let him live like that. He went peacefully and let out a big sigh as he fell asleep. I knew I had made the right decision. I got another fish in December - Chai, a pompom oranda from Dandy Orandas! What a pleasant company to deal with Chai has thrived with her new tankmates, and holds her own against Mr. B!!! My tank dynamic feels "just right" now with 2 females and 3 males. My nitrates have been high lately, so I'm doing some more frequent water changes. All in all...despite the tragedy of losing two fish so close together, things seem to be going well *fingers crossed*Without further ado, pictures! Chai! Isn't she pretty? Clem says hello Before Dorito passed...you can see where he would sit. Anyway, Mr. B, Clem, and Chai dancing! Pickle, Chai, and Marshmallow (foraging) Mr. B!!! Everyone's fave. Marshmallow What a pretty little chu! Mr. B getting some booty - Chai's tail is a bit nipped up here. It has completely healed since I took these photos Last but not least...Clem getting a yawn in! I'll be sure to post more often with photos, everyone. Thanks for all your help and love! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flipper 13,057 Posted January 21, 2015 I love happy updates Chai is amazing don't see Pom Poms too often Your other goldfish are beautiful too 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenzaar 11,605 Posted January 21, 2015 The tail on Clem! Wow, they are all gorgeous! A beautiful bunch indeed. And those pom-poms are just 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fish Of Gold 2,297 Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) Awesome fish you have! Chai is terrific, she is my other dream variety of fish that I'd love to have, a Pompom Oh yeah I forgot to say that I love your glass snail too! I have a glass Crocodile/alligator in my tank Edited January 21, 2015 by Fish Of Gold 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmetzger72 6,976 Posted January 21, 2015 They all look great! That is a nice looking Pompom 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TikiLola 5,709 Posted January 21, 2015 I didn't think I liked Pom-pom's, but I think Chai has changed my mind! Really nice to see your guys/gals! I really like your snail too! Where'd ya get it? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaCGold 1,691 Posted January 21, 2015 Wow, they are all so adorable! Marshmallow is my favorite. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hperry36 317 Posted January 21, 2015 They are all gorgeous! I love those pom poms on Chai! The glass snail is beautiful, too. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motherredcap 6,284 Posted January 21, 2015 They look great! I agree, I never had a real sense of pom-poms until I saw your photos. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yafashelli 9,540 Posted January 21, 2015 They look great! I love your glass snail! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helen 8,511 Posted January 21, 2015 they are all so beautiful congratulations on your humble goldfish community say, are they snail eggs or goldfish eggs? there are hundreds 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwikacey 219 Posted January 21, 2015 Thanks so much, everyone!!! I'll tell Mr. B that Chai has given him a run for his money in the favorites department It's funny - I actually didn't even get a sense of the pompoms until Chai arrived at my door! They don't really photograph well, and are even prettier in person! I'll try to take a video sometime...it's a bit hard with my iphone camera. These photos were all taken with a DSLR. As far as the glass snail: I wish I could tell you guys where I got it!! My mom brought it back for me probably 10 years ago from a trip to Bermuda, and it had just been sitting around my house until I decided to add it to the tank one day. I really like it and will probably try to find some more glass animals to add someday The eggs: those are from my ONE nerite snail!!! She's by herself, the only one left out of 5 that died 2 years ago. She just keeps laying and laying...everywhere. She's even laid eggs on TOP of the mystery snails! I'll have to get a pic of that sometime The fishies humbly thank you for all your kind comments!!! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey 6,780 Posted January 21, 2015 they look amazing!! Great job with them!!! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isa17 299 Posted January 21, 2015 I'm in love with Chai, what an adorable face she has ! Good luck with all your fishies !!! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blitz 388 Posted January 21, 2015 Aww... Chai has such cute pompoms. Your fish all look great! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4prettyfish 2,702 Posted January 21, 2015 This was a wonderful update to see of your fish. Congratulations on your new fish, Chai. They are all beautiful, as always. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronconcep14 99 Posted January 27, 2015 Very nice! Awesome pompom goldfish! One of my favorites. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwikacey 219 Posted January 27, 2015 Thanks everyone!! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
