Lovable Playful 'Cuddle' Fish

Sweet Pea the oranda and her fancy tank mates show that goldfish haven't been given enough credit as pets or as feeling creatures - we get back the attention we give in return. Just a playful afternoon's water change (+ in the 75 gallon tank (a "Python" makes it easy).
Visit "The Goldfish and Aquarium Board" ( www.thegab.org ) for great information and discussion on pet goldfish care. Read their Goldfish Care Sheet at http://www.thegab.org/Articles/GoldfishBasics.html.

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[mikeydude319]

what happened to your black moors eye i know u didn't do it and my fishes fins won't grow back after having a clown loach and pleco what do i do???

[zeplinair]

@mikeydude319 Jack had an ongoing eye problem from beginning-many fancies have genetic issues making them vulnerable. Goldfish (esp. fancies) should be with similar goldfish-other fish are not compatible regardless of petshop advise. Keep them or her in excellent water in a cycled tank of sufficient size away from attackers and neg. stress/fear. Let time and conservative care do what it can. Visit a goldfish specific site such as thegab.org to communicate with experienced owners.

[zeplinair]

@mikeydude319 Goldfish tanks do not need "cleaners"-and they are too often aggressors-which oftimes handicapped fancies are ill equipped to defend against. 55 gal is a great beginning size-but do upgrade to the 75gal-hat's how it begins-*heh,heh*. Tell on one of your videos that you use a net-I opt for the traditional oriental way, hands (clean, no soap). To me it is safer, and more comfortable for the fish (esp when tame) and helps control injurious thrashing. Fear, not hand touch, harms.

[briansexybeast]

How can i teach my fantail to grow an epic fro like that man

[zeplinair]

That tank was 75 gallons. My goldfish have lived in a 120 gallon tank since June 2007.

[jqdsilva]

That's amazing

[jstorly]

Cute! My goldfish don't like to be pet, but I love them anyway

[marienatsudrag]

I thought it was harmful to keep touching gold fishes since the slimy coating that protects them from any unknown bacteria would come off? O.o

[TheSilverTails]

hey, bill, what are you doing? nothing much, just petting my fish.

[TheOneEyedHound]

They are SO cute! Awwww!

[xXStrawberryxMisaXx]

he has a HUUUUUUUUUUUUGE brain :'D

[TahreyUK]

AFROFISH WILL EAT YOUR HANDS ... if only it can find a way to open its mouth wide enough :D

This is just so incredibly relaxing and hypnotic to watch...

[BlissfulMary]

I loved this. I had one like the orange and white one. I kept my tank immaculate but it died anyway (years later to find out that it was some display material that kept the water toxic) I cried like a baby for days.

[wrigglypupa]

It looks like Kim Jong Il.