Regular Member kukana d Posted December 1, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted December 1, 2011 (edited) A few weeks ago I bought 8 small ranchu from someone,and they just arrived. The surprise? I opened the box and there are 15 of them!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's 1-5 as in 15!!!! I had only prepared a 20g for them,and thankfully I won't be feeding them today,so I have a little time to set up another tub. I'm still in shock.............. Edited December 1, 2011 by kukana 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member viking_snail Posted December 1, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted December 1, 2011 Haha wow! It's a good job you've got the stuff to set up for them. Do you get to keep them all?! lol! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member kukana d Posted December 1, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 1, 2011 LOL,I think so-he didn't say anything about selecting 8 and sending the rest back!! I actually almost didn't have the stuff to set up-I'm expecting a replacement canister bucket-for 1 I broke-in the mail today 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member molbert73 Posted December 1, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted December 1, 2011 WOW! I'll bet that was quite a surprise when you opened them up. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member mjbubbles Posted December 1, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted December 1, 2011 What a nice surprise!! I hope you'll have room for them all. If you don't...I'll send you my address! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member molbert73 Posted December 1, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted December 1, 2011 What a nice surprise!! I hope you'll have room for them all. If you don't...I'll send you my address! Oh yeah, me too. I have room for a couple 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member rai-nbow Posted December 1, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted December 1, 2011 I have room too!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member kukana d Posted December 1, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 1, 2011 Hmmmmmmm,HOW did I know I would get such kind offers ? The canister bucket just arrived-talk about timing In my garage I have a dog pool that I've only ever had aquatic plants in,and I'm thinking about that-BUUUUT have NO idea where I would put it! To say I've got a full house would be a serious understatement! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporter Helen Posted December 1, 2011 Supporter Share Posted December 1, 2011 congratulations and good luck 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Eleanorsmom Posted December 1, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted December 1, 2011 Congrats! I bet they are all adorable! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member number20121 Posted December 1, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted December 1, 2011 Wait, you had a 20g prepared for 8 ranchus? oO 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member kukana d Posted December 1, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 1, 2011 They're babies-like 2".LOTS OF W/C. I can't imagine why he would send so many! And I can't imagine he wouldn't know that people would just pronto have room for 15 fish! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member number20121 Posted December 1, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted December 1, 2011 Ah ok! I was like "WAIT WHAT??? I haven't even touched Happy Juice yet today!" I assume he messed up on the order. There is no way a professional seller would double the amount of goldfish sent out. 1. he is losing a lot of money over it 2. as professional breeder he would be (to a degree) considering the fish's well being. Intentionally doubling the amount of fish sent out sure goes against that 3. he could lose a customer over this, and have his reputation damaged. After all - if you are not prepared at all and are getting mad over it - if he sends you twice the fish you ordered and you have to deal with them, you might not be happy at all. Good thing that you collect goldfish like others collect postage stamps They'll end up in a nice big tank and get taken care of well Now we need pics. NOW. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member kukana d Posted December 1, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 1, 2011 Postage stamps? I never had this many stamps in my life! I think this is his last spawn of the season and I assume he just sent me all that was left-I'll let you know after he answers my email. He seemed intent on surprising me-I asked if I could buy some plants from him,and he said he was including some w/ the fish and he had wanted it to be a surprise! So,I guess THIS is my surprise-and I am! Pics are forthcoming-I haven't had time yet! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ranchudaddy Posted December 1, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted December 1, 2011 That the exact reason I bought table lamps with those clear empty bases that you usually place seashells or marbles in. I will always have room for those unexpected fishy surprises. Lucky you........ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin koko Posted December 1, 2011 Admin Share Posted December 1, 2011 Dang thats like a surprise of the year.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member kukana d Posted December 1, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 1, 2011 Ok,well apparently it was not a botched order-his email says he's 'glad they all arrived in good condition'! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Chrissy_Bee Posted December 1, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted December 1, 2011 15 new fish? I think I'd die of shock and panic! I get worried about caring for 3 or 4, I can't imagine handling 15 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member shellbell4ever Posted December 1, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted December 1, 2011 That the exact reason I bought table lamps with those clear empty bases that you usually place seashells or marbles in. I will always have room for those unexpected fishy surprises. Lucky you........ lol Well Congrats on the new babies looking forward to lots of new pics!!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member happysnapper Posted December 1, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted December 1, 2011 Ok,well apparently it was not a botched order-his email says he's 'glad they all arrived in good condition'! WOW. I'm not sure I'd be so thrilled with that. I have no room for 15 fish! I guess I in that situation I would try to get some money back by selling some to the LFS. I bet they'd love to have them, they don't have any ranchus. They sure are cute. I am still picturing you opening the box and going OMG WHAT? and counting them all 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Erica Stolte Posted December 2, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted December 2, 2011 I'm sure the seller meant well sending a couple of extra goldfish. Hope you have another tank for them soon. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Hidr Posted December 2, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted December 2, 2011 I may of missed this info but do you have a pond or something? Where are all these guys going. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member CindyGen Posted December 2, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted December 2, 2011 Cool surpise! Merry Christmas LOL! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jstorly Posted December 2, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted December 2, 2011 That's great! Ranchus are CUTE! ...but to be honest, if I got 15 fish in the mail, I would be totally STRESSED! If you have a hardware or farm store near you, you could look for a livestock tank and convert it into an indoor ranchu pond. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member caitie Posted December 2, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted December 2, 2011 Wow 15! At least you have the experience necessary to keep all of these cuties alive. I'd be more than a bit overwhelmed if it happened to me tho. Hope we get to see pics soon. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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