new to ranchu keeping

[mattpadrigan]

im new to ranchu keeping. before learning more about what to look for in ranchu's, i went ahead a bought a few ranchu at a "not so local" fish store. i bought 4 of what i thought might be ranchu's. one of which i bought, after learning more about it, i think is a lionhead. the other three im pretty sure are ranchu, but reading and seeing of these beautiful tvr's gets me wanting to have an authentic something to be proud of fish.

so i was wondering if there are people out there that are willing to sell me a pair of excellent ranchu that i would be able to raise and eventually breed.:cross_fingers: would also be a great opportunity to get rid of fish and make room for newer fish?

please let me know if there are anyone willing to make that sacrifice.

[bigbettadan]

If you are patient, myself or Gary can get you some young to raise up this spring...... Our you can go with Paul(xxxxxxxxxxxx), Steve(raingarden), or Harris(goldfishhawaii) for breeder age fish.... Personally I will do what I can to get you started... Welcome to the club!!!

Dan

[Virginia ranchu]

Where are you located? I may have some fish that you would be interested in.

Rob

[bigbettadan]

LOL...... I was thinking last night after I posted, I wonder if Rob has any Matsuyama to spare?

Dan

[mattpadrigan]

I'm located in San Diego, California.

Thank you all for all your consideration. I'm so excited and looking forward to our exchange!! :)

Maybe I'll post some pictures of my so called ranchu fish.

[Cincy Ranchu]

If you are impatient, buy fish from Steve or Paul and possibly breed this year.

If you are patient, plenty of fry by May....:exact:

[ak47_chicago]

Hello Gary and Dan,

yes I am patient person. I would love to wait unit May 2010. Can you put me on the waiting list too? If possible I want some Bristols frys badlyyyyyyyyyyy to start off with this year. I never have any experience with Bristols. But I have more then 10 years experience to keeping Ranchu and other fancy goldfish.

Thanks for invite me.

[fantails]

Hi. I just bought a new Ranchu for my wife and we noticed that when he is in a still position that he is tilting forwards.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZT1Lnz0BXgQ

Would this be normal or should something be done about it???

Thanks Mike

[suphi]

That to me looks like swimbladder disorder, which is not uncommon in goldfish with body that is short or distorted. Unfortunately, there's usually not much you can do about it.

The fish also looks ill and appears to have difficulty swimming, his right pectoral fin barely moves.

I would starve him for a few days then feed with green peas (without shell) only for awhile, this may or may not help with the swimming issue. New fish should also be isolated for at least a week or two for observation as it may have unwanted disease that could spread to your existing fish.

[suphi]

^The best way to keep ranchu is to get a good quality fish in the first place as this will save you time, money and headache in the long run. Few fish from a typical spawn are considered keepers and the rest are usually discarded or sold to local stores.

Several people here are expecting spawns soon and you should be able to get quality fish from them (just ask). These fish have good bloodline and will be culled properly, so they should be mostly trouble-free if you can keep up with the routine maintenance.

[judge]

Hi. I just bought a new Ranchu for my wife and we noticed that when he is in a still position that he is tilting forwards.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZT1Lnz0BXgQ

Would this be normal or should something be done about it???

Thanks Mike
Hi Mike,

The little guy is very weak. Feed him nice food. Such as Hikari or blood worms as much as he would consume to slowly build his strength up.

Something is wrong with his gills. They are protruding below the mouth. If you have Prazi you could put that in together with Rock Salt/Aquarium Salt. For salt 1 teaspoon per gallon.

Keep the temperature around 80 F.

The local fish stores don't feed goldfish the way they needed to. If they were in display tanks for a very long period of time they display this kind of behavior.

I had rescued quite a couple like this before.

Hope this little guy makes it. Given the situation, I would build up the strength of the fish first before treating for other problems.

[bigbettadan]

The fish is stunted..... look at the eye/body ratio......

Dan