im from brighton i love fancys i wana get a panda moore

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hello i am a new member. i have recently brought a fish tank for cold water fish it has been set up for 2 days just wondered if any one could tell me how long i should leave it before adding any fish and how many fish should be added at a time

Hi Natalie

Welcome! I suggest going into the Koi, Fancy Goldfish & Ponds main forum and start a thead? You might get more support and quicker, just state what you have already stated on this thread, if that makes sense?

to be honest im not keen on any of the bubble eye varieties but apart from those they're stunning

Hello Natalie and welcome

Thats how we all started out, some of us have gone back to our roots

There are many factors to consider when setting up a tank, in a nut shell, if you have added de-chlorinator then the fish can be added after a couple of days.

What size is your tank? does it have a filter?

It takes around 6 weeks for a coldwater setup to go through the whole Nitrogen cycle. The ammonia and nitrite will rise and fall during this time. This causes a little bit of stress to the fish. If you ask the LFS or a friend for some old aquarium gravel (just a handful) to kick start the bacteria in the Nitrogen process.

It is important to keep the water aerated 24-7, only feed the fish every other day, just a pinch, not the 2 minute rule on most food packets.

After around 4-5 weeks you can start to feed every day.

I would only start with two small fish, goldfish are gregarious, they appreciate the company. If its a small tank, stick to fancies, they do not require as much space to swim.

Bubble eyes come into their own when viewed from above. Many are reared in shallow bowls/tanks.

i know that often hey can look beautiful, however i think that it is a bit cruel on the fish.. but i dont want to start a big debate on bubble eyes or hijack mr yantons thread

great looking fish.

Hello,

I have just joined this forum, loving the pics, will upload my own when i figure out how...

I have just one fancy at the moment, think she is a cross between a veiltail and a red cap, as she has a small and unpronounced red cap but the body, fins and tail of a veiltail- red cap and white/silver body. she doesn't look anything like other red caps i've seen.

I bought her a brand new 60ltr tank today so would like to add a few more, i'm thinking just one or two to start with, I've had a couple of black moors previously with her but they died of whitespot (my current fish must be pretty hardy as she got really sick but then pulled through and 3 months later seems fine). Any advise of what sort of fish she would get along with best and how many others you think i should add. I also live in Brighton and have visited 4 shops and can't find any other suitable fancy goldfish anyone know of any good breeder?

Thanks

G