Regular Member cmsciulli Posted November 14, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted November 14, 2011 I've had my tank set up for about a month now, so I just wanted to share some recent photos :-) I have a number of live plants in the tank now, including several Anacharis, an Amazon Sword, an Oriental Sword, and a Water Sprite. The plants are doing really well, the fish are really not disturbing them, and the Anacharis are really growing like weeds! My fish seem to be thriving and really growing, especially one gold oranda in particular. The three little 'Chus (don't know if the are Ranchu, Lionheads, or Lionchus) are not developing any headgrowth just yet, but perhaps they are still a bit young? I'm feeding them all Hikari Lionhead pellets, as well as brine shrimp, daphnia, algae, wheat germ, and occasionally cooked peas that I break up into small pieces. That little 'Chu used to be black and gold! He lost all his black :*( 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member tithra Posted November 14, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted November 14, 2011 Your gang is adorable! (and so is your kitty!) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member cmsciulli Posted November 14, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 14, 2011 Thanks so much! There are so many cute fish on this site, glad to be a part of it all :-) I am still in search of a black oranda and a red and black oranda to finish off my fishie family in the Buddha tank. . . I hope I find them soon! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dnalex Posted November 14, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted November 14, 2011 Very pretty 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member lindsey elliott Posted November 14, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted November 14, 2011 I love that Buddah ornament!! Your tank looks so good! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Mr.B Posted November 14, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted November 14, 2011 Your cat makes me giggle. It's way too cute. Love your tank and fishies too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member kukana d Posted November 14, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted November 14, 2011 (edited) Very nice fish AND tank LOVE the Persian too Edited November 14, 2011 by kukana 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Azlaier Posted November 14, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted November 14, 2011 They're adorable! If they're full-blooded Ranchus, they might never grow much of a wen (which isn't exactly a bad thing because wens tend to be very inviting to bacteria and infections). And it's good to hear that your fish haven't messed with your Anacharis...I bought some Anacharis for my tank a couple of weeks ago, and within days they were nothing but stems. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ashlee18 Posted November 14, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted November 14, 2011 They are beautiful! And I can tell which oranda is growing And I LOVE your grumpy looking cat. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member CmB Posted November 14, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted November 14, 2011 Very pretty. I LOVE your cat. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member LionCalie Posted November 14, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted November 14, 2011 Beautiful tank and fish! I love the black and orange one. Also your cat's disapproval is priceless. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Captain Findus Goldfish Posted November 14, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted November 14, 2011 I love the buddha and plants! I had already noticed your tank in the poll! love it a lot! And your fish are chubby cuties! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member edong86 Posted November 14, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted November 14, 2011 Your fish seem to be very happy with their tank! Nice set up And yeah, on the first picture I already noticed the oranda you were talking about. Haha. Personally, when I decide on picking goldfish, especially since my tank is indoors, I always assume that the black will go away. That way, I'll have an idea what they'll look like eventually before buying. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member AMeyers Posted November 14, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted November 14, 2011 They are lovely. Love the cat face. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member number20121 Posted November 14, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted November 14, 2011 Very nice fish, and such a beautiful tank! I absolutely love it Black fish often change to orange or white eventually. Sucks a bit since I love the look of a black and gold fish during the color transition, but especially this is not very stable at all. Anyway, your fish and tank are beautiful, thanks for sharing! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporter Helen Posted November 14, 2011 Supporter Share Posted November 14, 2011 it's nice when fish are having a wardrobe change, i've had a calico lose his black spots and they returned again pretty set up, thanks for sharing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member shellbell4ever Posted November 14, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted November 14, 2011 I love your tank!!! and the fact that most of your fish are red already with the exception of the red & black one, and look your kitty matches as well how cool is that very zen feeling 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Kateana Posted November 14, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted November 14, 2011 Cute goldies you have! I like all the plants you have and I just love the Buddha Great tank shots, thanks so much for sharing! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member cmsciulli Posted November 14, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 14, 2011 Thanks guys :-) The cat is Smoosh, he is the tank guardian and my assistant marine biologist. That was actually his "I'm so sleepy can we please go to bed now?" look. I am a little bummed that the 'Chu is losing the black, but it will be cool to see how he develops. . . I know now from this forum and a few others that often times young bi-colored fish change to orange or white as they age. Oh well! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member RanchuDressing Posted November 14, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted November 14, 2011 Great fish and great tank! The little 'chus (for now, they look like ranchus to me) are darling. I had a beloved Persian who looked just like yours for many years. Best cat EVER! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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