Has anyone seen this behavior in goldfish? - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T08:03:08Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/has-anyone-seen-this-behavior?feed=yes&xn_auth=noSaying that I added string pr…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2010-10-28:4778851:Comment:190532010-10-28T03:53:55.000ZRicky Flickengerhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/RickyFlickenger
Saying that I added string probably sounds soooo funny, LOL...but the twine was what I happened to have around that could provide enough capilary action to redirect the water. In terms of thickness, the redirect of the water seemed to do the trick, it formed 4 streams of water emptying directly onto the top of the tank at 4 different points. I felt like it did the trick because I had those plus the current of the main filter dropping down the sides of the vase into the water - and that creates…
Saying that I added string probably sounds soooo funny, LOL...but the twine was what I happened to have around that could provide enough capilary action to redirect the water. In terms of thickness, the redirect of the water seemed to do the trick, it formed 4 streams of water emptying directly onto the top of the tank at 4 different points. I felt like it did the trick because I had those plus the current of the main filter dropping down the sides of the vase into the water - and that creates quit ethe current for my tank. I do not have an airstone, but after my tank cycles completely, I would like to purchase some more fish, so I will continue my tests to see whats happening. Having said that, because my tests literally turned out perfect and there are no other signs of stress in the fish/plants/tank...I think they are being greedy! LOL<br />
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Thank you for the advice though, I will keep it in mind as the tank continues to mature.<br/>
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<cite>TCLynx said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/has-anyone-seen-this-behavior?page=1&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A19041&x=1#4778851Comment19041"><div>If you are certain the water has plenty of aeration (do you have an air stone and bubbler as well?) When you talk about the conditions the first time and only adding some string to fix it, I fear that you might need a little more than that if the water became thick before. Types of fish that can't gulp at the surface can easily die in water far more aerated than that so you are lucky that gold fish are tough buggers.<br/> <br/>
Anyway, if you are certain that the water has plenty of aeration, then the fish could well be trying to train you. Don't let them fool you, keep an eye on the ammonia and nitrite levels as you finish cycling and slowly up the food.</div>
</blockquote> If you are certain the water…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2010-10-28:4778851:Comment:190412010-10-28T03:34:14.000ZTCLynxhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TCLynx
If you are certain the water has plenty of aeration (do you have an air stone and bubbler as well?) When you talk about the conditions the first time and only adding some string to fix it, I fear that you might need a little more than that if the water became thick before. Types of fish that can't gulp at the surface can easily die in water far more aerated than that so you are lucky that gold fish are tough buggers.<br />
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Anyway, if you are certain that the water has plenty of aeration, then the…
If you are certain the water has plenty of aeration (do you have an air stone and bubbler as well?) When you talk about the conditions the first time and only adding some string to fix it, I fear that you might need a little more than that if the water became thick before. Types of fish that can't gulp at the surface can easily die in water far more aerated than that so you are lucky that gold fish are tough buggers.<br />
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Anyway, if you are certain that the water has plenty of aeration, then the fish could well be trying to train you. Don't let them fool you, keep an eye on the ammonia and nitrite levels as you finish cycling and slowly up the food. Thanks! I'm glad I was just o…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2010-10-28:4778851:Comment:190242010-10-28T02:43:59.000ZRicky Flickengerhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/RickyFlickenger
Thanks! I'm glad I was just over worrying, but didn't want the greedy buggers to suffocate,LOL! Also glad because was REALLY confused when my water was spot on. Appreciate the replies guys :-)<br/><br/><cite>Richard Wyman said:</cite><blockquote><div>Goldfish will beg, wag their tail, gulp or whatever they can to get you to drop in more food. It can be hard to resist their tactics at times.</div>
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Thanks! I'm glad I was just over worrying, but didn't want the greedy buggers to suffocate,LOL! Also glad because was REALLY confused when my water was spot on. Appreciate the replies guys :-)<br/><br/><cite>Richard Wyman said:</cite><blockquote><div>Goldfish will beg, wag their tail, gulp or whatever they can to get you to drop in more food. It can be hard to resist their tactics at times.</div>
</blockquote> Goldfish will beg, wag their…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2010-10-28:4778851:Comment:190132010-10-28T01:44:37.000ZRichard Wymanhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/RichardWyman
Goldfish will beg, wag their tail, gulp or whatever they can to get you to drop in more food. It can be hard to resist their tactics at times.
Goldfish will beg, wag their tail, gulp or whatever they can to get you to drop in more food. It can be hard to resist their tactics at times.