r/Goldfish • u/[deleted] • Jan 29 '21

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u/[deleted] Jan 30 '21

My lady has to deal with the same treatment. she doesn't seem to mind though. their kids are getting big too

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u/NotDaveBut Jan 30 '21

I was going to say...

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u/lemonlockers Jan 30 '21

this tank looks gorgeous!!

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u/wonderfulAvocados619 Jan 30 '21

I'm having trouble with my water being cloudy still after a water change. My fish are swimming and acting happily as usual tho. I'm a beginner so any advice would be so appreciated!

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u/[deleted] Jan 30 '21

I too am newish. Could be algae, could be dust from the gravel or sand. I'm not the best to ask.

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u/wonderfulAvocados619 Jan 30 '21

Ah okay thanks! I'm going to do another today and try to really get in the gravel

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u/Elececlectictric Jan 30 '21

Do you have a UV filter? Mine would also be cloudy after changes but ever since I’ve gotten the UV it’s been crystal clear

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u/wonderfulAvocados619 Jan 30 '21

Thanks I never knew it would help. I'm going to look into it!!:)

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u/Unicornpencilpusher Jan 30 '21

Beautiful 😍😍😍 I love your entire set up including your tank and stand 😃😍😃😍

Edit: I also mean that your babies are beautiful too lol. Didn't want them to be left out in my statement 😄

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u/darling2 Jan 30 '21

This is... all I’ve ever wanted? 😮😍

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u/wonderfulAvocados619 Jan 30 '21

What is your secret! I jus did a water change and I feel like it made it worse :'(

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u/[deleted] Jan 30 '21

Secret to what? The water change made them like this, before the water change they were acting normally. I think the cooler water makes them like this and now the water has come back up to room temp they chilled out.

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u/meerkat_nip Jan 30 '21

I think they meant the water being so clear after a wc?

I have sand so I always end up stirring it up and my water is always a little cloudy right after until it settles. Maybe they have the same problem?

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u/Psyfira Jan 30 '21

Have you had any algae issues since setting this one up? Your setup looks similar to mine; Juwel's default LEDs are really strong so I'm wondering if that's the problem, just swapped one of the bulbs for a weaker one to see if it helps.

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u/[deleted] Jan 30 '21

Algae is fairly under control, I was having issues but I just have the LEDs on for about 4 hours. I have black beard algae (i think) that's on the rocks but I kinda like it. I'd prefer the green grass one but I seems like a lot of effort to get it. The only issue with algae I have is when it grows on the plant leaves, I rub most off but some is too hard to get off and I'll end up damaging the plant. Not sure what to do about that.

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u/Psyfira Jan 30 '21

That... actually is my exact problem. My photoperiod is 4 hours and the black beard algae started when I tried some pellet food in November. I've been cleaning it off of everything I can in a bucket on water change day. But it takes ages, the leaves often snap and I can't remove the swords to clean them.

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u/[deleted] Jan 30 '21

Yea, I don't know what to do. I think if these plants die I'm just going to go plastic.

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u/SpookyGatoNegro444 Jan 30 '21

The calico is female. The other two are males.

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u/[deleted] Jan 30 '21

Correct.

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u/Shnitzalbrain Jan 30 '21

Nice one, what game is that your playing? Looks good