catcher Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Hi all, I know nothing about Gold Fish so I'll ask the brains trust. One of the girls at work have a small tank on their desk with a couple of goldies, The larger comet has gone from normal gold to almost all silver in the last two days. The cause would be????? Stress??? It's a small tank with the comet, a black moore, a small fantail and a BN that I threw in to help clean it. The bn looks the healthiest of the lot. cheers glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViS Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Could be stress, could be simply a sick fish. What are the details of the tank? You say "a small tank". 3 fish in a tiny desk tank might be overloading it. What filtration is on the tank? At a guess, I'd say it's just sick, and likely to get worse I'm not a fan of "small" desk tanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducksta Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 At a guess, I would think your worried about nothing. Goldfish often go through colour metamorphasis. Not sure on the reason, but it is harmless and normal. I agree though, maybe you should be in her ear about finding more suitable occupants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novafishy Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 On a different note, since its a goldfish tank, wouldnt' it be coldwater? I thought the BN wouldnt be able to survive in cold water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducksta Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Most office's would be climate controlled. BN actually prefer slightly cooler temps than most cichlids (not cold though) I have heard peak temp for breeding them is down at 20, but I have never tried as mine breed plenty good enough in my cichlid tanks (at 25 ish). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novafishy Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Ah yes, that would make sense now. thanks ducky! how'd you manage a double post? hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catcher Posted May 25, 2005 Author Share Posted May 25, 2005 Ah yes, that would make sense now. thanks ducky! how'd you manage a double post? hehe ← Thanks Guys, I've got a 2ftr lined up from a pet shop near my place, he replaced his tanks so I can have an old one for $20. Also, the bn loves it in with the goldies, I've found bn's to be almost indestructable no matter where I put them., they just adapt and get on with it. cheers glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 BN's in 'cold' water will likely be stunted, i don't like the idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repz Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 i use to be a moderator at goldfish paradise use to keep them for awhile i use to keep my bn with my goldies but i kept my goldies at 76degrees fh and they were fine even bred for me in there. i use to keep fancy's such as lionheads ranchus orandas and yeh those were my favs try to stick to the 10gallon a fish rule sounds ridiculous for goldfish but this was the standardised practice for ensuring a happy and clean environment for your fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldfish Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Hi, someone mention my name?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teflon Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 MYTHBUSTERS Did a test to see if goldfish really have a 3 second memory and they concluded that goldfish are indeed quite smart animals who need a decent sized aquarium. I think the sale of "Goldfish Packages" is disgusting as the petshop owner should know that they need a larger aquarium then a bowl. Just something to think about Cheers Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repz Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 i agree totally they need the a proper tank those goldfish packages should be for bettas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 Bettas don't mind a bit of space as well they also Need!!! a heater, unlike goldies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repz Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 i beg to differ i use to heat my goldies tank to 76feirenheight to protect them from ich and other stuff its also better for their digestion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canberra Alex Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 Hi all, I know nothing about Gold Fish so I'll ask the brains trust. One of the girls at work have a small tank on their desk with a couple of goldies, The larger comet has gone from normal gold to almost all silver in the last two days. The cause would be????? Stress??? It's a small tank with the comet, a black moore, a small fantail and a BN that I threw in to help clean it. The bn looks the healthiest of the lot. cheers glenn ← Does the tank have a light? cause i have read and heard (never experienced myself) that goldfish lose their colour with out light !!! A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterPleco Posted June 18, 2005 Share Posted June 18, 2005 Ive been keeping goldfish for a whole now, and i have noticed that if you keep them in tanks the colour usually fades or change colour, but if keep them in ponds the colour usually brightens up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 if you mean outdoor ponds that'd be the sun, not just limited to goldfish - you should see how dark & evil looking my pond convicts are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinky Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 yeh when there outdoors the goldies they also get live food, which would also explain the colour change -and to the original question about colour changing goldfish: its normal for them to change to a silvery/bronze colour, it doesnt neccesry mean they are sick, my mums apparently white comet is developing red patterns all over its body, and its as healthy as any other fish....HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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