ronconcep14 99 Posted May 18, 2015 The first of the year proved to be pretty tough. Lost a few to some new diseases and parasites I personally had never encountered before and some quarantined because of it. They were finally reintroduced back to the community a week ago. I was then forced to re-think my filtration system. Because my pond was made out of porous concrete I thought the good bacteria would colonized and the use of some pre filter media with uv light would be sufficient. I used this system for years and I guess did not think about over stocking and fish getting big that I would have to adjust accordingly. So I made the adjustments with the addition of a home made bio filter. I also thinned out my herd by relocating some of the smaller fish to friends and family. It seemed they were not as resilient as the bigger more established fish. Made a vid of my goldfish community. Hope you enjoy it. FYI: Just lost my beautiful bronze/chocolate oranda, count chocula (named by my kid). Had an on again/off again battle with an internal bacteria. He was featured in this video and will be missed. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lizam 173 Posted May 18, 2015 Wow! Beautiful fish!!! Sorry about your loss though 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronconcep14 99 Posted May 18, 2015 Thank you for your post. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4prettyfish 2,702 Posted May 18, 2015 I'm sorry for your recent loss of one of your fish. He was gorgeous. All of your fish are gorgeous. I could watch those beauties all day. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goldfishgirl82 2,349 Posted May 18, 2015 I remember seeing the video that you posted a while back and reading the stories behind your fish. I'm sorry to hear of your recent difficulties and loss. I hope things are better now. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronconcep14 99 Posted May 18, 2015 I'm sorry for your recent loss of one of your fish. He was gorgeous. All of your fish are gorgeous. I could watch those beauties all day. Thank you so much! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronconcep14 99 Posted May 19, 2015 I remember seeing the video that you posted a while back and reading the stories behind your fish. I'm sorry to hear of your recent difficulties and loss. I hope things are better now. Thank you and yes things are a lot better. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goldfishgirl82 2,349 Posted May 19, 2015 I remember seeing the video that you posted a while back and reading the stories behind your fish. I'm sorry to hear of your recent difficulties and loss. I hope things are better now. Thank you and yes things are a lot better. I'm glad to hear that. They look great! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronconcep14 99 Posted May 19, 2015 I remember seeing the video that you posted a while back and reading the stories behind your fish. I'm sorry to hear of your recent difficulties and loss. I hope things are better now. Thank you and yes things are a lot better. I'm glad to hear that. They look great! Thank you once again. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenzaar 11,605 Posted May 19, 2015 Soooo many fat hungry fish! :feedme Wonderful crowd, my goodness! Love the bubble eye and all the calicos! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronconcep14 99 Posted May 19, 2015 Soooo many fat hungry fish! :feedme Wonderful crowd, my goodness! Love the bubble eye and all the calicos! Thank you. Very much appreciated 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronconcep14 99 Posted May 20, 2015 Wowsers Thanks for posting. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
