Matmatmat Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 I have an excess of ranchu fry from great parents.. They are about 5mm ATM, so I'm guessing just big enough to move if your carefull. Any aspiring Goldie's breeders keen to try raising and selecting fry? I think there will be a mix of "Chu-da" and ranchu fry.. If you've got the space and time send me a Pm .. They are FREE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lachie1998 Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 would you be willing to send some down to NSW when they get bigger? Got any adult goldys for sale mat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matmatmat Posted December 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 I would Lachie , but I'm really lazy and the airport is a long way away from us southsiders.. I think it's a ploy to stop us Logan folk invading the rest of Aus? Maybe when they are bigger:) they wouldn't survive that long in transport at this size.. Don't have any big ones for sale ATM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve6610 Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 hahaha i'm hoping jules doesn't see this post, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lachie1998 Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 Ok, post works well Whats Brent up to these days? he still got goldies? i need to get myself afew more ranchu and oranda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve6610 Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 i have some in my ibc, but they are pick up only lachie, they are a mixed batch of misfits all bred by swimmerboy, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lachie1998 Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 to bad im in nsw =( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve6610 Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 to bad im in nsw =( road trip ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angry Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 Your a Champ Mat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquaholic99 Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 Most of the fancy goldfish we see in Australia are terrible quality. The main reason is breeders dont cull to improve quality or don't know how to cull. Just because a fish looks good, doesn't mean it will produce quality fry. The higher the quality, the more culling is required. Another reason is most fish keepers aren't picky enough so poor quality becomes the norm. Just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenswimmers Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 Nice stuff Mat...reckon learning how to cull and care for ranchu is a hobby in itself its the top of the pops in quality selection if you ask me and this would be a great way to learn about selecting correct fry and seeing how they turn out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
issh Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 (edited) Since we are on the topic of goldy frys; is it common for a big size difference; As in; my biggest is now about 6-7cm and my smallest about 2-3cm; even though they are in separate tanks now? Edited December 24, 2012 by issh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matmatmat Posted December 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 Most of the fancy goldfish we see in Australia are terrible quality. The main reason is breeders dont cull to improve quality or don't know how to cull. Just because a fish looks good, doesn't mean it will produce quality fry. The higher the quality, the more culling is required. Another reason is most fish keepers aren't picky enough so poor quality becomes the norm. Just my opinion. Your not wrong! And saying most is an understatement... Unless your going overseas and actually picking the fish, your pretty much buying culls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve6610 Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 Your not wrong! And saying most is an understatement... Unless your going overseas and actually picking the fish, your pretty much buying culls omg nooooooooooo, you mean mine are just culls, :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unheatedtank Posted December 25, 2012 Report Share Posted December 25, 2012 (edited) Hi Mat, sorry as I missed the post as I were looking at my betta fry running up and down at that time, it made me puzzled May I have 2 or 4 ranchu fry if you still have them please? I just got a big drum from a gentlement here and the native fish survives there. Please PM me your number to call. Thanks in advance, Ja Edited December 25, 2012 by unheatedtank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unheatedtank Posted December 25, 2012 Report Share Posted December 25, 2012 Your not wrong! And saying most is an understatement... Unless your going overseas and actually picking the fish, your pretty much buying culls Maybe I am wrong, but I think most of us, part time hobbyists, just want the pet and enjoy the time with them or for the kids like me. We just love the time playing with the fishes, and as long as we like their look and behaviours, that's all matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISSY Posted December 25, 2012 Report Share Posted December 25, 2012 Matt, you are one legendary bloke, merry christmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matmatmat Posted December 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2012 Since we are on the topic of goldy frys; is it common for a big size difference;As in; my biggest is now about 6-7cm and my smallest about 2-3cm; even though they are in separate tanks now? I get different sized ones for sure.. Never just keep the biggest dudes, some of the slower growers may turn out to be gold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamski84 Posted December 25, 2012 Report Share Posted December 25, 2012 hey mat just wondering what i would need to raise some fry i have a few spare 2 ft tanks laying around that i can chuck some sponge filters in if thats all that is needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matmatmat Posted December 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2012 hey mat just wondering what i would need to raise some fry i have a few spare 2 ft tanks laying around that i can chuck some sponge filters in if thats all that is needed Yeah mate that's about it.. I just use foxtail and duckweed also, but can give you some.. I can show my setups and how simple they really are No need for heaters at this time of year (babies don't like it so much below about 20deg) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve6610 Posted December 25, 2012 Report Share Posted December 25, 2012 Hi Steve,May I have 2 or 4 ranchu fry if you still have them please? I just got a big drum from a gentlement here and the native fish survives there. Please PM me your number to call. Thanks in advance, Ja sorry mate, the goldfish belong to my wife, and if i give her fish away i will lose half of mine in the settlement after she kicks my arse out, don't even really know what we have, they are enjoying their life in a big tub of green water, i think you need to send matmatmat a pm, he is the man with the ranchu fry, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unheatedtank Posted December 25, 2012 Report Share Posted December 25, 2012 Yes, you are right, Steve. I just edited the post, I am getting some dragon siamese fighting fishes now, will give back if I can ever walk through this crazy breeding time. Not sure how many survive in my first breed though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamski84 Posted December 25, 2012 Report Share Posted December 25, 2012 sounds good mat ill have to arrange a time to come have a look should i put a tank out in the sun now to get the algae growing ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matmatmat Posted December 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2012 You can if you want, I let them eat algae off my plants too(I keep tubs with just plants that I put in ) .. Definately start getting them cycled! Im working for the next few days (12 hours Xmas shift today ) so we can organize a Time soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean H Posted December 25, 2012 Report Share Posted December 25, 2012 Pm sent .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
