Regular Member hellofishy Posted May 15, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted May 15, 2015 Hello everyone! I'm Myles and a novice in fish keeping. I used to lurk around before and decided to register. ☺️ I was a foster-mama to a comet, who died due to my lack of knowledge (a week ago) though I've tried to acquire as much information as possible during the time I had her. ???? She came to us in a bucket, got her a 54L tank and bought a Juwel Rio 180L after finding out that the 54L was too small. I think she died of ammonia poisoning, but I recognized it way too late ???? With the 180L quitting is not an option, also because I ordered 30kg JBL Sansibar Sand, a pack of living plants... and bloodworms, which were all for her ???? I'm now very careful and will do a fishless cycle as soon as everything has arrived. Thank you for this helpful board and for sharing your knowledge! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Ree Posted May 15, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted May 15, 2015 (edited) Hi Myles, Im sorry for your loss. It is difficult. I went through something similar, but I had a betta first. I decided to learn all I could before getting goldfish, and it still wasn't enough. Here is where I have learnt the most, and gotten the most amazing support and encouragement. I hope that the team here can help make your fishkeeping a fun time! They certainly are a great bunch at Koko's! Edited May 15, 2015 by Ree 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member motherredcap Posted May 15, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted May 15, 2015 Hi Myles, Welcome to Kokos! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member MissColonel Posted May 15, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted May 15, 2015 Welcome to KOKOS woot! I went through a similar situation and it is never easy but thats why I came to kokos to learn how to properly take care of goldies and help others. The fun part of a fishless cycle is you get plenty of time to design your tank layout Also it gives you plenty of time to decide what type of goldie breed that might interest you :3 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Blitz Posted May 15, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted May 15, 2015 Welcome! I agree with MissColonel. Planning and decorating my tank was the best way I found to pass the time while my tank was cycling. It's hard to stay patient, but making the best home possible for your future fishies is worth it. There's also a ton of informative things you can read here (and lots and lots of adorable pictures to look at too)! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin koko Posted May 15, 2015 Admin Share Posted May 15, 2015 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jmetzger72 Posted May 15, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted May 15, 2015 Welcome 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member DawnMichele Posted May 15, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted May 15, 2015 Welcome to Koko's!!!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Daniel Posted May 15, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted May 15, 2015 Hi Myles, welcome! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member goldfishgirl82 Posted May 15, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted May 15, 2015 Hello Myles, nice to meet you . Welcome to the forum! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member 4prettyfish Posted May 15, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted May 15, 2015 Hello Myles and Welcome to Koko's. I'm sorry for your recent loss. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member hellofishy Posted May 15, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 15, 2015 Hello! Thank you everyone! @Ree Yeah, I noticed that there are some awesome people here, which is why I decided to register! Thank you! @MissColonel & @Blitz Oh yes! I have so many ideas for my tank I hope that my order will be delivered soon. I fell in love with blue orandas and ranchus. @4prettyfish Thank you. I was devastated the last few days, but doing better now and looking forward helps. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member mysterygirl Posted May 16, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted May 16, 2015 Welcome to Koko's, Myles - I'm sorry for the loss of your comet. Your next fish will gain the benefit of what you learn here. Good luck with them. Welcome to Koko's! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Mr.B Posted May 16, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted May 16, 2015 Welcome to the forum. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Flipper Posted May 16, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted May 16, 2015 Myles, I love you name I'm sorry for your recent fishy loss Looking forward to lots of pics 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member lizam Posted May 17, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted May 17, 2015 Sorry for you loss. Goldfish really have a way of stealing the heart. I'm a newbie to goldfish as well and haven't been here long but there is some great information available here and awesome support:) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member hellofishy Posted May 17, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 17, 2015 Thank you guys! I still think of my comet ???? But I'm also currently in the planning process and will post pictures as soon as I figure things out. At the moment, I'm quite overwhelmed about the possibilites ???? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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