FishyMandy 6,295 Posted August 19, 2018 So um last week I did the thing I said I wasn't going to do anymore (Especially since 2-3 months ago someone gave me some fish unexpectedly) But um I saw these guys, fell in love and they came home with me. I have a lot of babies in the pond that I will try to rehome in the spring. I don't even know how many are out there. But anyway, my plan is for Muddle and Misty to go in the small pond, along with a couple others from my tanks. The comets that are currently in the small pond will move to the big pond. The babies that are inside now will either be rehomed or go in the big pond (once I decide on a couple I want to keep). That should get my numbers to a point where I actually know how many I've got lol. ANYWAY Here are Muddle and Misty. Muddle is the Black, Misty is Calico. I think Muddle will end up gold, and that's fine with me Also since I haven't shared them yet, Here are the fish I was given. I was given 3 comets - Halley (middle sized one), Skiff (Smallest) and Ceasar (Biggest), and 2 Calico Fantails - Romeo and Juliet. Unfortunately Romeo died suddenly on the day their 4 week QT ended, I didn't get many photos of him - only ones of him in his old home with Juliet and in the bag on the way home. They also came with 3 massive CAE which went to the LFS. These fish seemed a lot happier in a tank than a pond, but I think the comets will do ok in the big pond once they are with everyone else who is very confident. I don't have any tank space for Juliet until I rearrange everyone, but I think she will eventually come in, I have a couple of guys in the tanks at the moment who I know are confident and happy in the pond. Here's some of Romeo and Juliet in their old home. Romeo was the mostly white one. I really liked him the best so was sad he died. As you can see they were definitely a Romeo and Juliet with all the eggs in the tank And this was Romeo on the way home 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aussieJJDude 122 Posted August 19, 2018 I'd like to know where on earth you get all these calicos from? I NEVER see them for sale at my LFS, so I recently resorted to buying online and having one shipped in... hopefully it all goes well!Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shakaho 6,312 Posted August 19, 2018 They are beautiful. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DawnMichele 6,045 Posted August 19, 2018 Gorgeous Goldfish!!!! Great picture's!!! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishyMandy 6,295 Posted August 20, 2018 Thanks guys 16 hours ago, aussieJJDude said: I'd like to know where on earth you get all these calicos from? I NEVER see them for sale at my LFS, so I recently resorted to buying online and having one shipped in... hopefully it all goes well! Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk Calicos are so common around here Almost every fish shop/pet shop I go to has a tank of calicos! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koko 14,377 Posted August 20, 2018 On 8/19/2018 at 7:27 AM, aussieJJDude said: I'd like to know where on earth you get all these calicos from? Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk The fish store JK with ya. Mandy I love that all black one. Im coming for it 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arctic Mama 3,647 Posted August 21, 2018 Oh I love them! You’re making me want to go fish shopping. The egg picture is great too. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjfromga 1,785 Posted August 21, 2018 Love the calico. I sure miss my calico boys. Saw one I really wanted just today, but I have no space left for goldfish. My porch pond is overstocked as it is. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishyMandy 6,295 Posted August 21, 2018 I really do Love Muddle. He is such a funny shape lol I admit to been overstocked as well. Once I choose catch all the babies and choose who I want to keep it will get better. I 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aussieJJDude 122 Posted August 21, 2018 I really do Love Muddle. He is such a funny shape lol I admit to been overstocked as well. Once I choose catch all the babies and choose who I want to keep it will get better. I I understand what you mean.. currently overstocked as well with all my babies!Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishyMandy 6,295 Posted August 21, 2018 Yea I don't eve know how many I have out there at the moment lol. But currently both my tanks and my big pond are overstocked. I'll get there though and so far everything is staying good with no problems so I'm not too worried. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjfromga 1,785 Posted August 21, 2018 I haven't seen any problems but Mr Rustic is really beginning to get sorta big. And miss Shrimp isn't far behind. I'm not worried about the circles getting too big or not having enough swimming space, it's the two COMETS I'm worried about. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishyMandy 6,295 Posted August 29, 2018 I gave the pond a good clean today. I had to get rid of a good bunch of the hair algae. It was taking over horribly. I put fish in a tank while cleaning and took some photos. Then I moved the comets over to the big pond, so currently is only Juliet and a couple of the babies in the small pond (I say babies, but they are nearing a year old, but they are still extremely small Upsets me since they have been able to grow in a pond with plenty of food and space but they just don't seem to grow!) 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aussieJJDude 122 Posted August 29, 2018 Looking good! I need to clean my pond during the term break before spring hits to spice things up and get rid of all the crap thats accumulated over winter. Great pics!Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishyMandy 6,295 Posted August 29, 2018 (edited) Thanks! We had a nice day today, tomorrow it's going to be cold and rainy again so i thought I'd take advantage of it! Been a while since we had a nice day like that lol. When I was doing a WC on the big pond I saw a little baby only about 1cm SL, which is tiny even compared to my other tiny babies lol. Don't know how long he has been there for! I haven't seen any eggs recently Edited August 29, 2018 by FishyMandy 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koko 14,377 Posted August 29, 2018 They are getting so big and there colors are so bright. Great job Now we need to see the pond 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dahling8 97 Posted August 29, 2018 They look gorgeous - super bright and vibrant! Lucky fish. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishyMandy 6,295 Posted October 3, 2018 Here is Misty today, Just had to share because I think she is looking amazing and has actually grown quite a bit On 30/08/2018 at 3:05 AM, koko said: They are getting so big and there colors are so bright. Great job Now we need to see the pond I'll share pictures of the pond once it actually looks nice and it doesn't look like a junk yard around it It's too embarrassing now 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aussieJJDude 122 Posted October 3, 2018 Here is Misty today, Just had to share because I think she is looking amazing and has actually grown quite a bit I'll share pictures of the pond once it actually looks nice and it doesn't look like a junk yard around it It's too embarrassing now I know what you mean. Comming outta winter, my pond looked like a garbage dump!Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koko 14,377 Posted October 4, 2018 Well I guess I can wait 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjfromga 1,785 Posted October 4, 2018 Misty is such a pretty queen. I missed my calico fish SO much. That's why I ended up getting one even though I told myself I wouldn't get one. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
