https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv A diary from beginner goldfish lover ^_^ en-us 2022-04-06 08:35:24 UTC 2022-06-23 16:53:43 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f9e1.png hasnorhamdan https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2132267141 The ornamental fish that has been selected is the  Carassius auratus. Carassius auratus also known as Fantail goldfish. The body of the Fantail goldfish is egg -like and round. And its variety is easily characterized by its split tail fins. These fish may have either metallic or nacreous scales, and normal or telescopic eyes. Although the telescope eye does not develop until the fish is 6 months old. These fish fins are less developed than Ryukin. They have two anal fins and a tail. Their tail fins and anal fins are well divided. The average body length of a mature fish is about 8 inches.]]> 2022-04-06 08:58:55 UTC https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2132267141 hasnorhamdan https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2132285599 After selecting the aquarium. The aquarium was clean using tap water without using any soap. The cleaning process only takes less than 30 minutes. Remove all water inside the aquarium. Leave the aquarium without filling it with water because it is easy to decorate for the aquascape. ]]> 2022-04-06 09:14:23 UTC https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2132285599 hasnorhamdan https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2132308614 The stone decoration was found around Tok Jembal beach. For the aquasoil, I choose black aquasoil as the base or the floor of the aquarium. I bought the aquasoil at the local fish shop. The stone from Tok Jembal beach had been soaked in water for 24 hour to remove all the dirt and beach sand. I also bought small white stone at the fish shop to contrast the base of the aquarium. ]]> 2022-04-06 09:33:17 UTC https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2132308614 hasnorhamdan https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2137353638 I set up the aquarium using the beach stone that I collect yesterday and the aquasoil that I already bought. The concept of the aquascape is simple and clean. I chose black aquasoil as base floor and decorated with small white stone. The beach stone also have different type of shape, size and colour. ]]> 2022-04-09 13:06:28 UTC https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2137353638 hasnorhamdan https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2141122840 I brought two goldfish at the local shop. After that, I put the fish package in the aquarium with water in it to make the fish comfortable with the water temperature. After more than 15 minutes, I release the fish. ]]> 2022-04-12 16:36:30 UTC https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2141122840 hasnorhamdan https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2148154149 I brought a aquarium lamp at Meng Yu 3 shop. The lamp that I chose is blue and white light. The reason I chose this colour is it suitable with the aquarium size and the aquascape that I chose. ]]> 2022-04-19 07:04:10 UTC https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2148154149 hasnorhamdan https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2148164150 For the feeding schedule, I set that the feeding will be twice per day. In the morning (10-12 am) and evening (3-5 pm). The feed will be given according to the goldfish appetite. It will prevent from the overfeeding which can cause the goldfish to dead and also drop the water quality. ]]> 2022-04-19 07:12:22 UTC https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2148164150 hasnorhamdan https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2224608461 For week 2 first update, goldfish behaviour is normal. during the feeding time there no abnormal behaviour. goldfih been active and swim normally. ]]> 2022-06-18 16:09:02 UTC https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2224608461 hasnorhamdan https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2224610061 For week 2 second update, the goldfish been feed according to the feeding schedule. There no abnormal behaviour and the fish is very active during feeding. ]]> 2022-06-18 16:14:04 UTC https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2224610061 hasnorhamdan https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2224612750 In week 3, one of the goldfish found dead. There no sign of disease or wound found on the fish. Meanwhile, other goldfish seen to be in normal condition. During feeding, other goldfish very active and eating normally. ]]> 2022-06-18 16:23:18 UTC https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2224612750 hasnorhamdan https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2224614214 After one of the goldfish found dead, I change the water in the aquarium. To prevent from other fish die which cause by contaminated water. ]]> 2022-06-18 16:27:48 UTC https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2224614214 hasnorhamdan https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2224615488 Due to the dead of fish, I went to local fish shop to buy another pair of goldfish. ]]> 2022-06-18 16:31:34 UTC https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2224615488 hasnorhamdan https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2224626645 The condition of new pair of goldfish is good. All goldfish which is from previous batch and newest batch get along well together. There no sign of fight between both pair. ]]> 2022-06-18 17:05:39 UTC https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2224626645 hasnorhamdan https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2224953984 Goldfish in good condition. During feeding, goldfish being active and eating a lot. There not have any sign of fight or wound. All goldfish compatible toward each other.]]> 2022-06-19 14:35:51 UTC https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2224953984 hasnorhamdan https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2224966761 One of the goldfish found dead. There no sign of disease or wound found on the fish body. Other goldfish in active and didn't show any symptom of disease and abnormal behaviour. 

p/s: I didn't check dead goldfish stomach because I didn't have dissecting set kit. I found that one of the reason goldfish die is due to the fish shallow small sand/soil.  ]]> 2022-06-19 15:07:26 UTC https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2224966761 hasnorhamdan https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2224971516 One of goldfish show abnormal behaviour which is not being active as usual. Other goldfish act normally and active. I take out the abnormal goldfish from the aquarium and put it in separated aquarium for quarantine.  ]]> 2022-06-19 15:19:28 UTC https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2224971516 hasnorhamdan https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2224983957 I found that there parasite in the water. I take out all parasite and double check of any other parasite left.

p/s: The quarantine goldfish has dead. I change the water but I forget to take picture. I found that the parasite is fish lice which is scientifically know as Argulus spp. This parasite can be a major threat to fish health, because heavy infestations can cause significant morbidity and mortality. Due to the parasite, I check each goldfish to make sure there no parasite attach on their body. ]]> 2022-06-19 15:50:00 UTC https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2224983957 hasnorhamdan https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2224998675 Goldfish condition is normal. Very active during feeding. It seem that goldfish had been showing affection toward each other. 

p/s: I didn't know weather this behaviour cause by the mating process or the fish just playing with each other. ]]> 2022-06-19 16:24:23 UTC https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2224998675 hasnorhamdan https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2225000995 Goldfish is one of easiest ornamental fish to be breed. One of important thing in goldfish breeding is condition of aquarium environment. Other than that is the broodstock of goldfish. Last but not least, the proper procedure for the breeding method. 

p/s: I didn't has wide knowledge in goldfish breeding method so I google of the detail information. Above is one of the website that show the goldfish breeding method.]]> 2022-06-19 16:30:58 UTC https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2225000995 hasnorhamdan https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2225003722 Goldfish is an egg-scatter ornamental fish. It is important for the fish to have substrate for their breeding. Breeding/spawning mop is common breeding substrate that been used in goldfish breeding. other that breeding/spawning mop, aquatic plant also can be use as breeding substrate. 

p/s: Above show the method of making artificial breeding substrate which is breeding/spawning mop.]]> 2022-06-19 16:38:15 UTC https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2225003722 hasnorhamdan https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2225007329 One of the fish has fungus on their body. Another fish didn't has fungus. But the fish behavious is active during feeding. 

p/s: I take out the infected fish and put it in separate aquarium. Then, I treat the fish with blue salt solution water. ]]> 2022-06-19 16:49:04 UTC https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2225007329 hasnorhamdan https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2225009191 I change the water in the aquarium due to fish infected to fungus. 

p/s: I check another goldfish to make sure it did get infected by fungus. The fungus that on treatment goldfish seen to be decrease. Once the fish finish being treated the goldfish been remove back into the aquarium.]]> 2022-06-19 16:53:36 UTC https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2225009191 hasnorhamdan https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2229029756 I brought bio-foam filter for my aquarium which is one of mechanical filter type that used medium filter media. I brought it from the local shop in our university area. The reason I choose this type of filter is it is easy to maintain and cheap. This filter also will provide air bubble which can increase the dissolve oxygen in the water. ]]> 2022-06-23 16:27:26 UTC https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2229029756 hasnorhamdan https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2229040553 To identify a female goldfish, look for a rounder, thicker body shape. Females may also have a bulge on one side as breeding season approaches, and their vent, or anal opening, may protrude slightly. Male goldfish often have a thinner, more streamlined body shape than females, with a concave vent and a midline ridge.

p/s: for further detail, check above website to understand the comparison of male and female goldfish.]]> 2022-06-23 16:44:03 UTC https://padlet.com/hasnorhamdan/vyicixey2s7niutv/wish/2229040553