Regular Member Nomi Posted October 20, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 20, 2010 That's right! The quarantine tank is all set up (and running super quietly behind me) and today is fish shopping day! We'll be going to a couple of aquarium stores that usually have good stock in, but I only plan to buy a fish I love. I'm really only looking for a fish that is bright (red, red/white or calico) to show up in the tank, healthy and around 3-5 inches. However, I would really like a short tail ryukin, demekin or another ranchu! So what do all of you think I'll come back with today!? Start the guesses! Winner gets, um... invisible internet cake. I'm very excited! I may bring a camera along to take pictures of random fish if the stores allow it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member number20121 Posted October 20, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 20, 2010 Red and white Ryukin sounds great, although I personally prefer long tailed fish. Good luck, and have fun! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Nomi Posted October 20, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 20, 2010 Thank you! I like them both too (broadtail ryukins are amazing), but I have a soft spot for short tailed goldfish. That and I do have some branchy driftwood in my tank, so I thing short tails will do better. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member number20121 Posted October 20, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 20, 2010 With the driftwood, yeah. I have a thing for long tailed fish in general 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member amynmitchell Posted October 20, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 20, 2010 I think you will be bringing home a red and white ryukin. I like the short tails, too...now let's see what you end up with. Good luck! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dogsbykat Posted October 20, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 20, 2010 Very exciting! Can't wait to see what you get 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member johann_pond Posted October 20, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 20, 2010 I think, using my jedi mind trick....you will come home with a nice Red Cap Oranda.......... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ashlee18 Posted October 20, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 20, 2010 My short tail calico ryukin is one of my hardiest fish so I think it will be a great addition . Can't wait for pics. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member RanchuDressing Posted October 20, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 20, 2010 Ranchu! Ranchu! Ranchu! Can't wait to hear what you got. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Nomi Posted October 20, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 20, 2010 Aaaaaand... it's a red/white short tail ryukin! As it turns out, the first store we were at only had a few fancy goldfish in. They only had a big tank of so-so large sized goldfish that were being medicated for something and top sitting, and a new shipment of red/white ryukins. Most of these looked like r/w fantails, but there were a few lookers in there. Including a lovely little guy with short fins and a good hump for his size (about the size of a golfball). He does have a small nick in his dorsal, but with some good care and quarantine treatment that should be no problem at all. He's adjusting to the temp of the Q tank as we speak. Pictures will be forthcoming as soon as I get home! Or if I can figure out how to get them here directly from the phone... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Kerstin Posted October 20, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 20, 2010 Congratulations!! Can't wait for photos. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member number20121 Posted October 20, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 20, 2010 Fishy Fishy Fishy!! Can't wait to see the photos!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Nomi Posted October 21, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 21, 2010 Picture time! There was some gravel in the bag, so that's getting cleaned up tomorrow. He is just the sweetest thing! He will follow people around his tank, and is already nibbling at fingers for food! He's so little! (compared to my other fish). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dogsbykat Posted October 21, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 21, 2010 He is gorgeous!! Great body shape for such a little guy 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ashlee18 Posted October 21, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 21, 2010 (edited) OMG!! He is adorable. Congrats on the good find. Edited: Typed fins instead of find lol Edited October 21, 2010 by ashlee18 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Cynders Posted October 21, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 21, 2010 He is absolutely precious and a lovely find! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member kukana d Posted October 21, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 21, 2010 He is AMAZING 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member AMeyers Posted October 21, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 21, 2010 How adorable! Now I want a new fish. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member amynmitchell Posted October 21, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 21, 2010 For some reason I just knew that was what you were going to come home with. And he is pretty amazing! Great ryukin shape and very pretty colors. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Captain Findus Goldfish Posted October 21, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 21, 2010 nice find! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member shellbell4ever Posted October 21, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 21, 2010 Very cute little one I just love new baby fish Congrats on the great find 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Migaloo Posted October 21, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 21, 2010 He really is a good find! He's just lovely!! What are you going to name him? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporter Helen Posted October 21, 2010 Supporter Share Posted October 21, 2010 very cute.. congratz.. best of health to him 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Kerstin Posted October 21, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 21, 2010 Soooo cute! Congratulations. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Nomi Posted October 21, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 21, 2010 Thank you everyone! I'm really smitten with him! I'm not sure at all what I am going to name him. He's probably going to be quite the round boy when he gets larger... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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