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small_ranchu
12-11-2008, 07:51 PM
Just curious, How far do you travel for goldfish (show, pick up a fish, go to vet)?
Ichthius
12-11-2008, 08:03 PM
I got to the goldfish breeders social in Cincinnati every year. That about 2,500 miles.

I hope to go to Shanghai or Bangkok to visit farms in the next year or two.
Jed
12-11-2008, 09:02 PM
I haven't traveled since Rick quit importing goldfish. That was a 2 hour drive, and it was the joy of day.
small_ranchu
12-12-2008, 02:28 AM
I got to the goldfish breeders social in Cincinnati every year. That about 2,500 miles.

I hope to go to Shanghai or Bangkok to visit farms in the next year or two.

How can I join the breeder social?
small_ranchu
12-12-2008, 02:30 AM
I went to Chicago Show which is around 1000 miles away. I wish I could go to Asia to study fish. Japan?
Ichthius
12-12-2008, 03:11 AM
I'd love to go to Japan but don't have any contacts there yet...

Ed at Goldfish Utopia seems to have made contacts there as he has some sweet fish coming in.
Jed
12-12-2008, 04:33 AM
I'd love to go to Japan but don't have any contacts there yet...

Ed at Goldfish Utopia seems to have made contacts there as he has some sweet fish coming in.

Really? I'm not in touch with Ed as much. When are they coming in?
Ichthius
12-12-2008, 04:37 AM
I'm not sure but there are some very interesting images on his blog a few posts ago:
http://goldfishutopia.com/ed/

Is there a way to enable the quick reply field? I can't seem to get it to work, I have to do a full reply...
King_oF_Ranchu
12-12-2008, 05:49 AM
Mr. Boss, bossranchu.com, goin to Japan every year for All Japan Ranchu SHow. He always invite me to join him there, but i do not have time to go. Wish 2009 i can join him there! So i can visit those Popular and famous Ranchu Breeder.
small_ranchu
12-12-2008, 10:48 AM
I'm not sure but there are some very interesting images on his blog a few posts ago:
http://goldfishutopia.com/ed/

Is there a way to enable the quick reply field? I can't seem to get it to work, I have to do a full reply...
The feature is on. You have to click on "Quote" Button at the lower right hand side of each message or press "Quick Reply To This Message" Button first before you use quick reply area.
small_ranchu
12-12-2008, 10:50 AM
Really? I'm not in touch with Ed as much. When are they coming in?

He told me he will go to Japan in Dec. In the mean time, I don't see him coming online anymore. Perhaps he is in Japan now.
Ajno
12-12-2008, 04:58 PM
I haven't travelled for fish. Drove 4 hours for a tank for them though. I am going to make a point to hit the Portland show in 2009. I wish I could go to a farm and hand pick, now how fun would that be?
sweetshannon
12-12-2008, 05:02 PM
I am from San Francisco, and a few years back I went to Ohio to visit Ken and pick a couple of fish! I was there anyway, but I still consider that the highlight of the trip.
demdamdemekins
12-12-2008, 06:55 PM
I drove to MD for the MAKC show last year, but there wasn't too much goldfish action going on TBH. If we need to go to Guangzhou next October for trade shows you better believe I'm gonna schedule a stop to Tung Hoi.
Jed
12-12-2008, 08:45 PM
I am from San Francisco, and a few years back I went to Ohio to visit Ken and pick a couple of fish! I was there anyway, but I still consider that the highlight of the trip.


Shannon, how many tanks did he have? I know I was in awe when I visited Rick.
sweetshannon
12-13-2008, 03:51 PM
It was alot, at least 50 or 60. Maybe more. There were some ryukins and ranchu that took my breath away. They look so massive in person. It was so cool.....he is super nice, too.
small_ranchu
12-28-2008, 01:23 PM
Recently I went to Paul's and pick up 3 ranchus. One way trip is taking around 7 hours door to door. I stayed at his place for 2 days and I got the fish I like + Thai food from Paul and his wife. Thanks guys.
Jed
12-28-2008, 04:18 PM
It was alot, at least 50 or 60. Maybe more. There were some ryukins and ranchu that took my breath away. They look so massive in person. It was so cool.....he is super nice, too.


Rick had more tanks. When I visited him, my head was like watching a tennis match going from one to the other. Finally, I got tired of doing that, so I would focus on one side of the aisle and then I would go back down that very same aisle and then check out the fish on the other side of that aisle. It was insane!
Ajno
12-28-2008, 10:31 PM
You guys are making me so jealous! Only reason why I hate living in Washington....
Ed @ Goldfish Utopia
12-29-2008, 06:25 PM
Really? I'm not in touch with Ed as much. When are they coming in?


Why not Jed? :)

They should be coming in around the 3rd week in January, but it'll be touch and go since my wife and I are expecting a baby on Jan. 10th.
small_ranchu
12-29-2008, 06:35 PM
Why not Jed? :)

They should be coming in around the 3rd week in January, but it'll be touch and go since my wife and I are expecting a baby on Jan. 10th.

Jan 10th!! Congrats Ed. Don't forget to post pics. :)
Jed
12-29-2008, 06:52 PM
Why not Jed? :)

They should be coming in around the 3rd week in January, but it'll be touch and go since my wife and I are expecting a baby on Jan. 10th.


I was referring to ALL the emails I sent and didn't hear back from you. I didn't know you were out of town. I thought you were kicking me to the curb! =((
Ajno
12-29-2008, 08:57 PM
Jan 10th!! Congrats Ed. Don't forget to post pics. :)


Now we know what you've been up to.......

Congrats, I hope you guys have it on the 9th (my sister is due on the 9th).