New fish has been brought home from Petsway New fish is a Sarasa comet, and it’s a real beauty. Body length is two inches or so, not including the tail. It’s white with a large splash of brilliant read on it’s head. I bought this fish to keep the Koi company. The other fish want… Continue reading New fish
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Koi OMG
Koi OMG given to me by grandsons My grandson’s decided I should have another goldfish, only they brought me a Koi. It’s only 3 inches long, but OMG, Koi average three inches a year. It would break their little hearts if I took it back or re-homed it. I’m stuck with this fish I’ve never… Continue reading Koi OMG
Nematodes
Nematodes are harmless worms Nematodes are harmless, tiny worms that sometimes infect our aquariums or ponds. Even though they benefit the environment by utilizing waste, they’re unsightly. These little pests are easily destroyed by dangerous chemicals, however, these same chemicals can destroy our fish as well. Just like all parasite invasions, it’s best to eliminate… Continue reading Nematodes
How to upload photos
How to upload photos to post in the blog How to upload photos to gfe blog is easy. It’s frustrating when you’re trying to create a post, and can’t get images to upload. If this happens to you, maybe your images are the wrong file type or too large. It’s also possible you’re overlooking a… Continue reading How to upload photos
Goldfish Antibiotics
Goldfish Antibiotics compromise the immune system Buy the book Goldfish antibiotics sold at pet shops can and will kill your fish. Destroying everything in its path, good and bad bugs alike, antibiotics work by poisoning the environment. In the process, organs are compromised. Antibiotics prescribed by a veterinarian are more powerful, and may work faster, but they… Continue reading Goldfish Antibiotics
Theme troubles
Theme troubles after installing Comodo Theme trouble at gfe. If the website looks a little strange, it’s because the theme was messed up when Comodo (secure pay) was installed. This installation involves redirecting the address of the site, so that everyone enters from a secure access. It’s complicated. It’s so complicated, I had to get… Continue reading Theme troubles
Website stuff
Website stuff that had to be done Website stuff is the most challenging work I’ve ever done, but I’m getting better at it. As you’ve noticed, the site’s been down this week. It’s been under construction so to speak. The images have been compressed for optimazation. Bad links and clutter have been removed. Now it’s… Continue reading Website stuff
Stop Killing goldfish
Stop killing goldfish and stop following pet shop advice Stop killing goldfish. Instead of keeping them in a sterile or chemically induced environment, create a natural ecosystem for your fish. Pet shop clerks sell products. Few are experts on animals, especially goldfish, although they act like it in order to make the sell. If they’re confident, you’ll… Continue reading Stop Killing goldfish
Goldfish Products
Goldfish products; to use or not to use Goldfish products are on every shelf of every pet shop just waiting for us to buy them and bring them home. People all across the globe are keeping goldfish. The hobby isn’t limited to the US, Canada and Europe. Goldfish keepers in these countries have access to… Continue reading Goldfish Products
Fish left unattended
Fish left unattended can survive Recently, I had to leave my fish without care or maintenance. I had no idea when or if I would get them back. There was someone there in the house, however, that someone cared nothing about the fish. I couldn’t take them with me. Inconsistent feedings and inconsistent water changes would… Continue reading Fish left unattended