Regular Member endangeredlovex0x Posted July 27, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted July 27, 2008 WELL. not but 5 days ago i vowed not to get anymore goldfish. and i didn't. i really didn't. i swear. as some of you may know, i've been a bit down since Chutney's death. and aparently my father noticed... so low-and-behold, on his way back from work today he went to the petstore and picked me up a 'new chutney'. i was a bit aprehensive at first, but the moment i caught sight of my new aquatic friend my heart melted. and it's not like i could take him back to that awfull petstore...right? so, with momentary reluctance, i put the tiny blighter in the 10 gallon QT. (he really is quite tiny, barely an inch long!) i've dubbed him Lawrence---- since he's totally white and he reminds me of a knight in shining armor when he shimimes his little tush around the tank.... and BOY does he shimmie, he hasn't stopped swimming around since i've let him out of his bag. >>he's a bit on the scrawny side- should i start him up on metromeds to fatten him up? well, in my infinate bordum....i took some footage of him- he's too small for decent photographs. introducing Lawrence: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Hidr Posted July 27, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted July 27, 2008 Your Dad did good he is a cute fish. Looks like an oranda too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member love-rabbit-fish Posted July 27, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted July 27, 2008 He is so cute! Congrats! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member endangeredlovex0x Posted July 27, 2008 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 27, 2008 Your Dad did good he is a cute fish. Looks like an oranda too. haha. thanks. really? i guess i'll just have to see what he grows up to be yea, i was a little suprised (incredably relieved) that my father did such a good job at picking out a fish. when he told me he got me a new goldfish i was automatically convinced that: A. it probibly wasn't going to even be a goldfish or B. it would be covered in ick. but little Lawrence (is a goldfish) and seems to be in perfect health He is so cute! Congrats! thanks 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member OldHag Posted July 27, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted July 27, 2008 Little cutie! Just adorable! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Acupunk Posted July 27, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted July 27, 2008 Very cute! Congratulations! BTW, Metromeds should not be used to fatten up a fish or preventatively. MM is an antibiotic food that should be reserved for when there are definitive signs of illness. I am sure he will fatten up in no time with your TLC. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member CountryLovah Posted July 27, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted July 27, 2008 YAY! That is sooooo sweet of your dad to try to cheer you up with a new fish! : ) Good luck with Lawrence!!! I hope you start feeling better soon Callie. : ) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member heidiinatree@yahoo.ca Posted July 27, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted July 27, 2008 what a sweet fish !!! congrats callie !!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Petperson04 Posted July 27, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted July 27, 2008 He's a lil' cutie, that Lawrence! Good job, Callie's dad! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jyoti411 Posted July 28, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted July 28, 2008 Awww..he such a cutie... ...he looks awesome... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Chrissy_Bee Posted July 28, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted July 28, 2008 He's so cute, your dad did a great job I agree about the metromeds. I have a new fish who's on the scrawny side as well and I'm banking on quality goldfish food and a nice clean tank to do the job. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member lynda441 Posted July 28, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted July 28, 2008 AWWWW!!!! I LOVE white goldies! He's a beauty! And your dad is the best ever! What a sweetie! As far as feeding, this is something I just read on Goldfish Connection about Medi-Gold (not Metro-Med), "Please remember, you are not feeding MEDI-GOLD for growth, you are only feeding it when your fish are sick and need an antibiotic, then for at least 10 to 14 days. MEDI-GOLD should NOT be fed as a daily food nor as a preventive. Feeding MEDI-GOLD daily or as a preventive will make it ineffective when your fish are sick and really need an Antibiotic food. MEDI-GOLD is to be fed to SICK or STRESSED fish ONLY , and then for at least 14 to 30 days. MEDI-GOLD is a good food to feed to your NEW fish for 10 to14 days after you receive them. It will help them fight off any Bacterial attack they might suffer from being stressed from shipping." So, between this advice and any other Mods on here, I'll leave this feeding decision up to you. I'm going to assume that you already have your darling Lawrence in salt and prazi. YAY!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member CountryLovah Posted July 28, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted July 28, 2008 MEDI-GOLD is a good food to feed to your NEW fish for 10 to14 days after you receive them. It will help them fight off any Bacterial attack they might suffer from being stressed from shipping." I remember reading that too and when I got my first fish that I QTed properly I was confused as to whether or not I should start with Medi-Gold..I asked Trinket and she did say that it is a matter of preference, but she prefers to not to treat unless symptoms show up. I decided to follow her suggestions. But I do believe it's your call Callie. Either way, cute little fish and again, congrats : ) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest amesters Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 very cute!! but fatten him up!! hah....that should be no problem though! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Montman Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 My, he is an active little guy! Looks happy with his new home. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member misty_blue16137 Posted July 28, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted July 28, 2008 What a great Dad! Sure is a cute little guy. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dickey_moe Posted July 28, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted July 28, 2008 What a little darling! He is a busy little guy, I bet he does a wild "Feed Me!" dance 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member justkeepswimming Posted July 28, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted July 28, 2008 OMG. CUTEST FISH EVER! ( i say that about almost every goldfish...) BUT I MEAN IT! seems like the lil guy has a personality already =] glad youre enjoying the new addition 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member thoughtsofjoy Posted July 28, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted July 28, 2008 Oh Callie I'm sorry to hear about Chutney. I haven't been around for awhile. Lawrence is a beautiful fish. He sorta looks like Roxanne and Roman mixed together-- a white fantail! May the Fairy of Lemonheads bless Larry's little head that he may grow a big beautiful yellow wen and be an oranda instead! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Danicole Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Awww, he's so cute 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member lynda441 Posted July 28, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted July 28, 2008 May the Fairy of Lemonheads bless Larry's little head that he may grow a big beautiful yellow wen and be an oranda instead! That's what crossed my mind! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Halloween Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 He's like a little Lawrence of Arabia! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BettaBlues Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 He looks wonderful, adorable little shiny thing! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ajno Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 What a cute little guy. Your Dad did good. Thanks for showing a video of him I enjoyed seeing him in action. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member endangeredlovex0x Posted August 3, 2008 Author Regular Member Share Posted August 3, 2008 thanks you guys he really does seem to be fattening up quite nicely (with all the fresh veggies and protein based foods he's been feasting on) Lawrence is a beautiful fish. He sorta looks like Roxanne and Roman mixed together-- a white fantail! May the Fairy of Lemonheads bless Larry's little head that he may grow a big beautiful yellow wen and be an oranda instead! it's good to hear from you again Joy andd OMGOODNESS. i was studying Laurence earlier today and.....it looks like he has a little blip of a creamy lemon wen THE FAIRY OF LEMONHEADS STRIKES AGAIN! (not that i'm an ounce dissapointed...this little guy reminds me of my late chutney even more with each passing day 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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