Regular Member Jim_D Posted March 9, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted March 9, 2015 Wow.....I have kept all sorts of aquariums and ponds for a long time, I'm also a long time Scuba diver. I have always been wowed and enthralled by fish.........BUT I have NEVER been wowed by the presence of fish like I have with my new 8 Oranda's that I purchased on Saturday. These are the most beautiful, enthralling fish I have ever had the pleasure of owning. It hasn't been 48 hours yet, but everytime I look at them I have to pinch myself that they are in my tank. I have gone crazy the last few months looking at Oranda's photos and have become endeared to them, but living in a rural coastal area a long way from Sydney, wasn't sure how I could procure any and also get nice quality ones. Just had to share with all you other goldfish fanciers and say that I am OVER THE MOON with these wonderfully enchanting beauties :) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporter Helen Posted March 9, 2015 Supporter Share Posted March 9, 2015 congrats but there are no photos.. boooo! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Jim_D Posted March 9, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 9, 2015 Thanks Helen.....there will be photos. I just have so many things to do.....but they are coming 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Niki Posted March 9, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted March 9, 2015 Congrats! We do want pics!!!! I know what it's like wanting something and you don't know how your going to get it, I want a black oranda, tanchu, or lionhead...must be black Do you plan to keep them all? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member TikiLola Posted March 9, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted March 9, 2015 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Mr.B Posted March 9, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted March 9, 2015 Congratulations on the new fish! Looking forward to the promised pics. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Fish Of Gold Posted March 9, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted March 9, 2015 Ooooh I can't wait to see pics!! Congrats on your new Orandas 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Jim_D Posted March 9, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 9, 2015 Here's some photos as promised (they're a LOT harder to photograph than I thought they'd be) and also some photos of underneath the tank showing the Eheim 2217 canisters. It's like having 8 little puppy dogs in the tank, they are so endearing. I'm so happy that I was able to find some for sale. I wish I could have gotten some better photos showing them in all their splendour with their fins erect, but they were swimming around like crazy thinking I was going to feed them. Anyway, here's the photos that I managed.....sorry for posting so many 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporter Helen Posted March 9, 2015 Supporter Share Posted March 9, 2015 GOODNESS! they ARE adorable 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporter Helen Posted March 9, 2015 Supporter Share Posted March 9, 2015 i don't need to label containers for 'fish' use.. everyone has gotten the death stare enough to realize what is a fish container and what isn't. LOL 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helper FishyMandy Posted March 9, 2015 Helper Share Posted March 9, 2015 WOW! They are amazing! So many beautiful fishys : Jealous over here! I love how neat your fish cupboard is too : 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member goldfishgirl82 Posted March 9, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted March 9, 2015 Your fish are cuties! I LOVE your organized cabinet! You just gave me a great idea of how I can fit more stuff under all my tanks! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jenzaar Posted March 9, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted March 9, 2015 Wow! Congrats! Eight new fish at a time. i think the most I've ever done is two. I can imagine why you can't leave the tank. They are all gorgeous. I think my favorite is the mostly orange one, with black only on the edges of his fins. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin koko Posted March 9, 2015 Admin Share Posted March 9, 2015 :yikes :yikes 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Niki Posted March 9, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted March 9, 2015 how dare you snag up all those beautiful oranda's!!!!! I wouldn't be moving from in front of the tank congrats! I like the black ones 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Josie Posted March 9, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted March 9, 2015 I love your fish! You are so lucky :-) What size is your tank? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member GoldenSpoiledRotten Posted March 9, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted March 9, 2015 (edited) Ah! How STUNNING! Sweet little waterpuppies. [emoji813] Edited March 9, 2015 by ChelseaM 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Jim_D Posted March 9, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 9, 2015 GOODNESS! they ARE adorable Thanks Helen You made me chuckle about your 'death stares' for your fish containers :) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Jim_D Posted March 9, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 9, 2015 WOW! They are amazing! So many beautiful fishys : Jealous over here! I love how neat your fish cupboard is too : Thanks Mandy 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Jim_D Posted March 9, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 9, 2015 Your fish are cuties! I LOVE your organized cabinet! You just gave me a great idea of how I can fit more stuff under all my tanks! Thanks It was quite easy to do to add the racks the inside doors of the cabinet and it did tidy things up a lot. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Jim_D Posted March 9, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 9, 2015 Wow! Congrats! Eight new fish at a time. i think the most I've ever done is two. I can imagine why you can't leave the tank. They are all gorgeous. I think my favorite is the mostly orange one, with black only on the edges of his fins. Thanks so much for your post 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Jim_D Posted March 9, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 9, 2015 :yikes :yikes LOL 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Jim_D Posted March 9, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 9, 2015 how dare you snag up all those beautiful oranda's!!!!! I wouldn't be moving from in front of the tank congrats! I like the black ones Thanks I love your fish! You are so lucky :-) What size is your tank? Thanks The tank is 48"x24"x24" Ah! How STUNNING! Sweet little waterpuppies. [emoji813] They really are cute little puppies......the only thing they are missing is puppy breath 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Jim_D Posted March 10, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 10, 2015 Oh and just btw the little cory is 9 years old and the two Siamese flying foxes are 8 years old. All three of them are sadly not long for this world. There were initially 8 cories and 8 Siamese flying foxes, but in the last 18 months they have all succumbed to old age except these three, but the signs of old age are very apparent when you look closely at them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member kehresmann Posted March 11, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted March 11, 2015 OH MY GOODNESSSSS. So much cuteness packed into one thread. All of your orandas are just beauties, I don't know how you could ever not watch your tank. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.