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seventh_son_of_ed Hobbyist Posts: 87 Kudos: 77 Votes: 9 Registered: 09-Aug-2004	Hi I'm Thinking to set up a cold water tank but i'm a bit afraid that the goldfish eat the plants I intent to get. Where can I find Profiles of Goldfish? Whish Goldfish are the stronger? more adaptable to adverse environments? and do you think they'll eat the plants totally? I don't mind that they get ripped tips but not the entire plants. Face up make your stand and realize your living in the golden Years
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	I've never had goldfish eat java ferns...or java moss. The hardy goldfish, commons, that are sold as "feeders" are not tank fish . They're active swimmers and should reach a size of 2 feet and live 20+ years. Otherwise profiles can be found [link=here]http://www.fishprofiles.com/profiles/fw/category.asp?id=Cyprinids" style="COLOR: #EB4288[/link]. ^_^ [hr width='40%']"I'm alright, I'm alright It only hurts when I breathe"
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
seventh_son_of_ed Hobbyist Posts: 87 Kudos: 77 Votes: 9 Registered: 09-Aug-2004	Thanks For the Help But I'd Really like to know more about Comets and Telescopes and that I can't find in here.. By the way are Cyprinids cold Water or they can live in cold water but prefer warmer waters? Last edited by seventh_son_of_ed at 05-Apr-2005 04:49 Face up make your stand and realize your living in the golden Years
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	You can try doing a google search . Many of the cyprinid family can tolerate cooler water. To me truely "cold" water is temps of 33-50F. Above that is cool water which many of the cyprinids can handle better than say tetras for example. Just because they can handle cooler water doesn't mean they should be kept without a heater as they're still susceptible to temperature fluctuations which can lead to ich. ^_^ [hr width='40%']"I'm alright, I'm alright It only hurts when I breathe"
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
OldTimer Mega Fish USAF Retired Posts: 1181 Kudos: 1294 Votes: 809 Registered: 08-Feb-2005	Here is a link to a site that might provide additional info for you. http://www.goldfishparadise.com/ Jim Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody. -- Mark Twain
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
angeleel Fish Addict Posts: 561 Kudos: 472 Votes: 61 Registered: 08-Feb-2005	Weather loaches are colder water fish and they are pretty cool
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
seventh_son_of_ed Hobbyist Posts: 87 Kudos: 77 Votes: 9 Registered: 09-Aug-2004	Thank You all No more questions for now Face up make your stand and realize your living in the golden Years
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
pugperson Fish Addict Posts: 877 Kudos: 953 Votes: 293 Registered: 16-May-2003	Heidi's goldfish ate java moss and anything else that entered the tank. You might be better off with artifical plants.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
houston Fish Guru You want what when? Posts: 2623 Kudos: 2462 Votes: 337 Registered: 29-Mar-2003	Leslie is right my goldies ate the java moss, and we won't talk about the anarcharis...and actually fake plants didn't last too long in there either. They may not have been edible, but the goldies tried to eat them anyways...:%) "I've got a great ambition to die of exhaustion rather than boredom." Thomas Carlyle
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	Odd mine havent really eaten the moss itself. The new young ones that I rescued nibbled @it but I don't think they were actually eating the plant...but any bits and pices that might have been stuck in it :%). Java ferns never been touched . ^_^ [hr width='40%']"I'm alright, I'm alright It only hurts when I breathe"
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59


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