Cyling new tank

I thought I would make a post under goldfish maintenance, because the fish are doing great after being poisoned by ammonia. I was making some pretty big mistakes with my fish by cleaning the entire tank instead of doing water changes. This either kept the cycle from forming or broke it. The fish were poisoned.… Continue reading Cyling new tank

Refurbished Pumps

Venus, where did we buy those refurbished 100 gal/hr pumps? I looked on ebay and Amazon and didn’t see them. I need two for my tanks and one for my outside fountain/birdbath. I also want to send the seller the 2-3 I have that no longer work, so they can be refurbished rather than tossed.… Continue reading Refurbished Pumps

Algae

Hi Venus, I caught the goldfish eating algae. It’s back, too. Like a vengeance. Some spots are brown some are green. I looked to see if it actually got some and it sure did. Fishes are doing great, thanks to your support. I always try to tell people about the pump. Nobody seems to bite,… Continue reading Algae

Pond Pump

I’m liking the looks of this filter but I’d like to get an opinion here.  I do like the one w/the basket from Walmart but the sponge on this pump is intriguing and a pretty good price. Thank you!  

Goldfish in a Vase!

Goldfish Vase My brother and his girlfriend have left me their vase (!!!) of three small goldfish for 5 days. The vase has some plants inside and some pebbles at the floor but no pump or filter. They usually do a 50% water change every few days and feed once to twice daily. The fish… Continue reading Goldfish in a Vase!