Regular Member Lola_Granola Posted January 2, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted January 2, 2011 I got to go shopping for myself today! We went to our LFS and had a big time! I saw so many different types of fancies, I couldn't make up my mind! I was about to leave, and then I right before I left...I spotted this little friend: Bad photo, I know. Here's a couple more: So, a couple questions.... What sort of oranda would you call this? I paid $12, good deal? LOL I tested the water from the bag: 0 nitrites 0.5 ammonia pH 6.0!!!!!! off the charts nitrates!!!! I've got her (I'm feeling like it's a girl...but I'm waiting to look at his/her vent until after he/she's not so stressed and happy in her QT tank) floating in the bag, pouring a cup of water (cycled media at 7.6) in every hour or so. Is this a good idea? I know she needs to be slowly acclimated, but that's quite a damned jump! Thanks you guys! I'm very stoked! She's so purdy! (Or he's so handsome....too soon to tell!) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member blackteles Posted January 2, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted January 2, 2011 So, a couple questions.... What sort of oranda would you call this?I'd call it a chocolate Oranda...looks like it's chocolate brown to me. I paid $12, good deal? That's a great price for a chocolate Oranda! You did good! I tested the water from the bag: 0 nitrites 0.5 ammonia pH 6.0!!!!!! off the charts nitrates!!!! I've got her (I'm feeling like it's a girl...but I'm waiting to look at his/her vent until after he/she's not so stressed and happy in her QT tank) floating in the bag, pouring a cup of water (cycled media at 7.6) in every hour or so. Is this a good idea? Lola you're fine adding a higher pH water to lower. It's adding lower ph to high pH that you have to gradually to avoid shocking them. So...it's OK to add your 7.6 pH water to what you have now. If temperature is matched you can add your fish now....don't wait too long to get him into your tank. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Kateana Posted January 2, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted January 2, 2011 (edited) She seems to be a Chocolate Oranda, although I do see some Orange wash already. As far as the acclimating goes, I do believe the goldie should just be immediatley transferred to it's aquarium with as little bag water as possible going into the aquarium. Just float the bag enough to stabilize the temp. and release her. When the aquarium pH is higher than the current bag pH, a goldie can be added immediatley. The reverse, though, would prove deadly. (Correct me fellow Kokonuts if I'm wrong, as this is my understanding.) Adding higher pH water to lower pH water can make the present Ammonia more toxic to the fish. Good luck and lets see what others have to say! Edited January 2, 2011 by Kateana 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Lola_Granola Posted January 2, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 2, 2011 Thanks so much you guys! I didn't know that about the different directions of pH. I swear I really do learn something new every day here! This is my first fish choice and I am so excited! It's funny, taking care of Herman this whole time was fun, but he's not mine.....so it wasn't AS fun as watching this new one. I really like the chocolate color. But I'm thinking it won't last too long. Better get a lot of photos! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dogsbykat Posted January 2, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted January 2, 2011 Lovely fish, I really like the color 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Seymoura Posted January 2, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted January 2, 2011 Nice new fish! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member molbert73 Posted January 2, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted January 2, 2011 She is beautiful! Have you picked out a name yet? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ashlee18 Posted January 2, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted January 2, 2011 Congrats on the new guy my little clyde was a chocolate oranda/pearlscale and is now almost all gold . Its fun to watch them change. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Lola_Granola Posted January 2, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 2, 2011 Thanks you guys! I'm glad I didn't make it too long with the little thing in the bag before I posted here! Whew! I'm thinking Talulah. Mr. Petty Officer likes Vernon or Mocha Jean. I'm sure she won't stay mocha for too long, so I'm thinking no. I also like Evangeline. : ) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member molbert73 Posted January 2, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted January 2, 2011 Ooh I really like Talulah 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dogsbykat Posted January 2, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted January 2, 2011 Me too, me too 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member amynmitchell Posted January 2, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted January 2, 2011 Me, three! And such a pretty chocolate color with a bit of orange starting to peek out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Lola_Granola Posted January 2, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 2, 2011 Me, three! And such a pretty chocolate color with a bit of orange starting to peek out. I just coated my hands in Stress Coat and checked, the vent is definitley not sunken in, with a bit of dark covering....so I'm thinking girl. Telulah it is! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Rebecca Hampshire Posted January 2, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted January 2, 2011 So this is what you came home with, I just read your other post! Telulah is adorable, LOVE her name too! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Sakura Posted January 2, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted January 2, 2011 Awesome, I'm so happy for you and your new fish! I love the name too. Looks like she is a chocolate for now, but I see some orange creeping up her belly! Looks like you'll probably get to watch her go through a color change I bet Herman will be so excited to meet his new "roommate" after her QT period is up 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Quasi Posted January 2, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted January 2, 2011 with the I really like the name. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member shellbell4ever Posted January 2, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted January 2, 2011 Beautiful Chocolate oranda better watch Koko doesn't see 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Captain Findus Goldfish Posted January 2, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted January 2, 2011 Oh yay she is so pretty!!! I hope Little B wasn't too upset she couldn't be part of the decision/shopping process 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin koko Posted January 2, 2011 Admin Share Posted January 2, 2011 Oh looky at what we found.... hummmm Wow he would look so nice in my tank.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member number20121 Posted January 2, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted January 2, 2011 Oh my, this looks like a clone of my Spicey, but with an actual WEN lol! So that would make your new fish a chocolate Oranda! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member devilduck Posted January 2, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted January 2, 2011 That colour might stick around a while, Rusty's not too far off that, I keep expecting her to change anytime but 1 year on and it's not happened yet! I'll let her know she has a sister in the States Cute find 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member nicoleauryn Posted January 3, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted January 3, 2011 I love the color! Pretty fins too! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member caitie Posted January 3, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted January 3, 2011 What a cutie! I love the name you chose for her. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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