Regular Member kshepherd87 Posted October 18, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 18, 2010 Hey everyone - it's so good to be back!! I used to be a regular on here but I temporarily gave up my fish keeping hobby earlier in the year after losing my favourite oranda to dropsy. It took me a long time to get over losing my special guy Gnarly but I missed having goldfish so much - it just wasn't the same without my little finned babies. So at the weekend I got a tiny little orange/yellow and white pearlie He's sooo small, less than an inch from his head to the end of his tail! He has one black eye and the way he wobbles about is just the cutest thing I've ever seen! He's called Pumpkin as his tank in my kitchen currently has a pumpkin next to it and a friend noted the similarities! I've always wanted a pearlie but I previously kept orandas and ryukins and worried about how slow a pearlie would be in comparison - this time my plan is a pearlie and telescope tank Pumpkin is my first pearlscale so I'd love to know of any tips or experiences you have - I want my little guy to grow up big and strong He's currently on 2 small meals a day of Saki Hikari Fancy Goldfish and occasional peas (or half a pea cut into 5 in his case as he's so tiny!). As he's so young and small will he need anything more in his diet? And so the obsession returns - hehe! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Lupin Posted October 18, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 18, 2010 I'd try doing more water changes and then feed at least 4-5 small meals a day. If you can leave vegetables clipped round the clock for him to munch, it'll add up to his range of diet. Of course, with pearlscales, you have to avoid foods that are high in starch. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member number20121 Posted October 18, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 18, 2010 I wish someone would change this emoticon into one where the sign says "I demand photos!" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member kshepherd87 Posted October 18, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 18, 2010 Haha! I'll post photos of him as soon as I'm home from work! I just hope my fish photo taking skills aren't as terrible as they used to be 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dogsbykat Posted October 18, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 18, 2010 Welcome back and on the new pearlie! Can't wait to see him! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member devilduck Posted October 18, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 18, 2010 Hi Kymie! Welcome back 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member RanchuDressing Posted October 18, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 18, 2010 Good to see you again, Kymie! Congratulations on your new pearlie. I personally think they're the cutest of all goldfish babies. When I had pearlscales, they seemed to be happier in slightly warmer water -- 78 or 79 degrees F. I got that tip from HNLim, who has tons of pearlscale experience. They also seem to appreciate it if you aim filter outputs toward the tank walls to minimize current. Can't wait to see pictures of little Pumpkin! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Cynders Posted October 18, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 18, 2010 Congratulations! Can't wait to see pics too! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ashlee18 Posted October 19, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 19, 2010 Congrats! Pearlies are my favorite! I'm sure that you can tell though lol Be looking forward to pics. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member kshepherd87 Posted October 19, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 19, 2010 Thanks so much everyone for all your tips and kind words Thanks for the advice on temperature and filter currents RanchuDressing, I'll get a heater set up for my little Pumpkin at the weekend. He's in a 12 gallon in my kitchen at the moment while I save up for a 40-50 gal tank and equipment as unfortunately I sold/gave away all of my tanks and equipment earlier in the year - I'm kicking myself for it now! I can't wait to see him in a big tank with a little pearlie friend Anyway, I'll stop rambling as I'm sure you just want to see a picture of him already! Here's my little guy And next to an air stone for size comparison - he's sooooo tiny! He has ich at the moment which you can probably see in the pictures - all of the goldfish at my lfs always have ich I normally swear never to buy from them but I just couldn't leave Pumpkin behind on Saturday. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Lupin Posted October 19, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 19, 2010 What a cutie. I'm sure Pumpkin will heal nicely from ich. Still remember salt dose, Kymie? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member kshepherd87 Posted October 19, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 19, 2010 Thanks Lupin He's such a little cutie, I'll have to try and get some better pictures. Yeah salting is still etched into my brain, haha! He's on 0.1% at the moment, going up to 0.2% tonight and 0.3% tomorrow. I feel so sorry for him covered in ich, I hope it all clears up quickly. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Lupin Posted October 19, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 19, 2010 Goody! Good luck, Kymie and hope all goes well! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ParadiseLost Posted October 19, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 19, 2010 Goody! Good luck, Kymie and hope all goes well! Advice... advice... Apparently pearlies do well in tall tanks/more water depth. For instance my tank is quite thin but tall. The temperature thing is about right. Feed them sinking pellets best, though to be quite honest Charley used to always have floating ones and I never had an issues but a lot of pearlies are prone to floaty issues with airy foods. Have to say Charley is certainly thriving on the sinking pellets better! And don't wrap them up in cotton wool, treat them too precious lol, my goldies are just allowed to do their thang! Sometimes she has done stupid stuff like tear her tail Good luck! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member johann_pond Posted October 19, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 19, 2010 Welcome back to Koko's tank! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member devilduck Posted October 19, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 19, 2010 (edited) Apparently pearlies do well in tall tanks/more water depth. I would have said the complete opposite, they do better in shallow tanks, most breeders in the orient keep them in shallow ponds for exactly this reason, that disfigured swimbladder does not do well in extremely tall tanks, the water pressure is just too much for them to compensate for. I don't think your tank's tall enough for this to be a problem GC but in the really big tanks tall is not good if you want to keep pearlies. Edited October 19, 2010 by devilduck 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Lupin Posted October 19, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 19, 2010 Apparently pearlies do well in tall tanks/more water depth. I would have said the complete opposite, they do better in shallow tanks, most breeders in the orient keep them in shallow ponds for exactly this reason, that disfigured swimbladder does not do well in extremely tall tanks, the water pressure is just too much for them to compensate for. I don't think your tank's tall enough for this to be a problem GC but in the really big tanks tall is not good if you want to keep pearlies. I agree, Sarah. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Rebecca Hampshire Posted October 19, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 19, 2010 (edited) Yiiippppppppppeeeeeeee, welcome back kymie!!!! A new fishie! And a cute one too! Sorry hun, but we are going to need more PICTURES!!!! Edited October 19, 2010 by U.K. Becs 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member kshepherd87 Posted October 19, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 19, 2010 Yiiippppppppppeeeeeeee, welcome back kymie!!!! A new fishie! And a cute one too! Sorry hun, but we are going to need more PICTURES!!!! Hehe, thanks U.K Becs! It's soooooooooo good to be back! I've missed Kokos so much, it's great to see everyone is still so awesome and lovely I'll be bombarding you with TONNES of pictures soon, don't worry - just as soon as this gross ich has gone! AND I just found out today that I'll be getting a bonus at work in December so Pumpkin is going to get a brand new 40 gallon tank (or maybe from ebay lol) and a Fluval FX5 filter for Christmas - I'm soooooooooooooooooooo excited!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member kshepherd87 Posted October 19, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 19, 2010 Hmm...with the tank size/depth issue, will this tank be ok - http://www.seapets.co.uk/products/aquarium-supplies/aquariums/fluval/fluval-osaka-aquarium-sets/fluval-osaka-155-aquarium-with-overhead-lighting-and-cabinet.html? I'm getting a bonus from work soon and have been drooling over these for years! Thanks so much for your help and kind words everyone 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ashv20 Posted October 20, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 20, 2010 Keep and eye on the water...I learnt the hard way, and now my baby crown pearlie had fin burns.. But they are so cute he's swimming with the big fish now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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