To salt...or not to salt,

[bluefrog]

I recently moved my ryunkin goldfish to an appropriate sized tank. I used "goldfish salt" to help protect him. I never used it before, and was wondering if it is a good practice. He is mostly hiding in his new tank and didn't eat today. I have 'newbie' fears that I might mess something up and kill the little guy. I've had him since April, and he has done great....

 

[Alex]

I kept goldfish for years and never used salt, (I'm afraid I don't know too much about it). I always found with a good water conditioner and much the same care I now give my tropicals, they all stayed healthy. The usual, basic care should help keep him healthy, a nice supply of live food and good water condition is all the advice I can give you.

I don't know about ryunkins ('fraid haven't heard of them) but if they are shoal fish, maybe a couple of friends might keep him happy. Also nothing like a bit of healthy competition to buck a fish up.

 

[bluefrog]

Alex, I actually mispelled it, it's ryukin. Here's a link, if you're interested http/www.adelaideaquariums.com.au/faqs/f...ish/ryukin.html I don't think I'm going to put any other fish with him, I only have a 10 gal., and since he is a messy fish, I don't want to worry about overstocking. Thanks for your help!

 

[TomSawyer]

Hi bluefrog

I've lioheads, which is near family to ryukin I tjhink

when I first put my lionheads in my aqua, they were a bit shy the first few days. I think one or two companions would not be bad.