Regular Member redfish Posted November 29, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 29, 2010 (edited) Get out the Koko stick, we didn't QT. There is a small local aquarium fish business (just a guy in his garage) which I seldom go because we have no car, yesterday we borrowed a car to go. Gave up on the local chain store. He only brings in a few goldfish at a time, and his supplier QTs before shipping. All tanks in this little store have separate systems so no cross contamination. This guy has been there a few months with one oranda who had been there 8 months and both looked great. I know it is a risk, but so far QT in my little 5g tank has not gone well. He & Boog hit it off instantly, and Boog seems so happy & active. He was so depressed acting alone. Anyway, on to the intro. He has no name yet. I think you would describe the colour as bronze. He is about 3 inches nose to end of tail. He has a great appetite, and very busy! Edited November 29, 2010 by redfish 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member CatfishSoup Posted November 29, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 29, 2010 bronzie? goldster? Goldstein? Billy? Beans? Phil. umm... Tommy.. im just tossing random names here haha but great looking fish 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member redfish Posted November 29, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 29, 2010 LOL...thinking of Elliot (the 2nd) (we had an Elliot who died Elliot & Boog go together)but not sure. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporter Helen Posted November 29, 2010 Supporter Share Posted November 29, 2010 what a cutie. hope it all goes well for you.. i would prazi the whole tank as a precaution just the same 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member redfish Posted November 29, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 29, 2010 Yes, got the prazi started. And salt to .1% as precaution. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporter Helen Posted November 29, 2010 Supporter Share Posted November 29, 2010 sounds good.. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Captain Findus Goldfish Posted November 29, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 29, 2010 a total cutie! best of luck that you found Boog a permanent buddy! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member johann_pond Posted November 29, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 29, 2010 what a cute little guy! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member molbert73 Posted November 29, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 29, 2010 Pretty! Love Elliot! That was one of my favorite names when I was pregnant for our boys, hubby wasn't on board though 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dogsbykat Posted November 29, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 29, 2010 He's adorable 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member number20121 Posted November 29, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 29, 2010 What a pretty little fish, I love that color! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member redfish Posted November 29, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 29, 2010 Thanks! Yes, I am going to name him (or her) Elliot. Elliot #1 was a sweet fish, we miss him still. We didn't have him long but he made a lasting impression. So Elliot II it is! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member mjbubbles Posted November 29, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 29, 2010 love the color. So unusual. Welcome, Elliot! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member number20121 Posted November 29, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 29, 2010 E.T. voice "Eeeeellllliooooot...." A great name for the fish!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member amynmitchell Posted November 29, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 29, 2010 Very cute! I like Elliot. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Seymoura Posted November 29, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 29, 2010 Gosh, that color is GORGEOUS! such a pretty, rich golden bronze-y shade. I wish you and Elliot II, many happy years..... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member edong86 Posted November 30, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 30, 2010 Congratulations on the new fish! What happened to Elliot? I do remember seeing another fish beside Boog in your sig before. Either way, congrats on the new guy! Great coloring! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Migaloo Posted November 30, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 30, 2010 His colour is lovely - its like he is made of gold!! He contrasts so nicely in your tank! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member redfish Posted November 30, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 30, 2010 Congratulations on the new fish! What happened to Elliot? I do remember seeing another fish beside Boog in your sig before. Either way, congrats on the new guy! Great coloring! Thanks! Elliot was floaty (not upside down, just couldn't stay down, always bobbing to the surface), I tried various methods..peas, fasting, Epsom salt. He was dead one morning. I'm guessing maybe the floating was not food or constipation related, but maybe he had an internal problem? No idea. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Sakura Posted November 30, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 30, 2010 Congrats on your new addition! Eliot is very cute! That color could just be his fry color still, and he may end up changing color on you. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member redfish Posted November 30, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 30, 2010 I was thinking that. But would he still have his fry colour at 3 inches? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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