Howard - 2010-06-21 We would like to breed our ryukin goldfish. We were wondering how to sex them, also how to measure size, as I've read they need to be 3-4 inches to be mature enough to breed ( including tail or not) We so enjoy and love our calico fantail ryukin. How can I find out if there are any goldfish shows. Hoping to hear from you soon. Thank you for your anticipated help. Howard
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Heath - 2011-09-19 Yeah good luck sexing them. I asked and they told me the only way to tell really is when its time the male will get these very small white dots on its gills said its almost too hard to notice. I am still trying to sex my two 2 yr olds Goldy and Nemo
Bee - 2008-11-03 My (male) Ryukin is now a little over three years old and beautiful, but lonely :) I'd like to get him a tank mate but am hesitant to get another goldfish as I would like to get more tropical fish once this one "moves on" some day. So I have two questions: a) how old do Ryukins get? b) what type of other fish can co exist with a larger Ryukin. He's in a 30 gallon tank and happy, although eventually I want to upgrade to a 50 gallon tank. I am not a big enthusiast, just love the fish and it's the kitty tv in my house. Hours and hours of entertainment. So, any suggestions? I've tried (2) platies before, and one of them (m)turned out to be very aggressive. Kept nibbling on my Ryukin's tail. Thankfully a friend "adopted" them from me. I would like to avoid any more trouble. So, Will I just have to bit the bullet and get another goldfish or are there any other freshwater or even tropicals that would do well. Thanks in advance!
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Katie - 2010-03-04 Unfortunately, even though your fish can tolerate warmer tropical temperatures and is unlikely to bother other fish, many fish will nip at his long fins. You might just have to "bite the bullet" as you said and get another goldfish. However, you will definitely have to upgrade to that 50 if you get two, because you'll need at least a 36 gallon for 2 full grown Ryukins.
Linda - 2010-11-01 I have a beautiful veiltail ryukin who is at least 11 years old. I read varieties live up to 20 plus years. Mine is still going strong but has a cataract in one eye. As long as the 10 gal tank stays clean, she stays happy. I had her in with another standard goldfish once which she tolerated, but her friend died. She seems happier having the tank to herself.
Heath - 2011-09-19 I have been checking around pet shops, talking with those who deal with these things all the time. As an owner of two very healthy and quiet large 2 yr old Ryukins I would also like to add a couple of tank mates but coming up with the same answer. Most other fish are just too teritorial to have a monster invading their space. Being very complacent to try even in a 120 gal. I am considering a couple of Gourami of the same sex to see if it is possible but it is an expensive experiment. I have read that some gold fish they live up to 25yrs in healthy conditions so all I can say unless you possibly enlarge the enviroment you're in the same boat as the rest of us and stuck for now. If I have any luck with the gourami I will post and detail the procedure
The longnose sucker, Catostomus catostomus, is a freshwater species of fish inhabiting cold, clear waters in North America from northern USA to the top of the continent. In addition, it is one of two species of sucker to inhabit Asia, specifically the rivers of eastern Siberia. The body of the longnose sucker is long and round with dark olive or grey sides and top and a light underside. They are typically 15 - 25 inches long and weigh between one and two lb. The longnose sucker is a bottom-feeding fish, eating aquatic plants, algae, and small invertebrates. They are preyed upon by larger predatory fish, such as bass, walleye, trout, northern pike, muskellunge, and burbot. They are fished for game and food and also used as bait to catch the larger predators. http://wiki-fish.22web.net/Longnose_Sucker.html
Hector Lo - 2009-03-22 Hi! I bought 2 ryukins on 18-3-2009! one orange, Lordy and one a bit calico, Lordy. They live with 3 black moors, but Lordy got sick and is now upside down, Poor fish! The other sick black moor died too! Poor fish! Pls pray for them!
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Emily - 2010-11-27 I don't know if you still have your fish. But when they're floating upside down, or seem to struggle to go to the bottom of the tank. They have swim bladder problems. Feed them the inside of a frozen pea and they'll be back to normal within the day. Good luck.
Stacie - 2010-02-11 I have one Ryukin with a normal fantailed fish. I've had to separate the pair of them from my other fantail because the Ryukin started attacking my gold fantail. He's never bothered attacking the white fantail. To be honest him and the white fantail follow each other. I also have an apple snail that I've had to move to another tank because both the Ryukin and white fantail attack the poor thing.
So The white fantail, the cali ryukin and a cory all live together in peace...for now any way >.<
These fish are lovely allthough I won't be buying another one due to this ones agressive nature.
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Nicole - 2010-10-25 I am happy to get a fish like this.
John - 2010-03-17 I Have 4 Ryukin Goldfish 2 of them I noticed today they have something going on with the end of their tails and fins like as if they have been rubbed against gravel and they have a white outline, what can I do for them? I also noticed that today they are spending most of there time on top . thank you John
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betty - 2010-07-26 Sometimes when the weather warms up the goldfish get to chasing each other. They get really excited {normally warmer weather would be breeding time} and can get banged up and be exhausted. This occurs very early in the morning, so you might not see it. This happens with my fish friends in the spring and was perplexing until I saw them. It was funny to watch as they "threw" themselves into the vegetation over and over. they were a little ragged in their fins afterwards and resting on the top for a while. I hope your fish are alright and this may be something to consider. Betty
ann - 2010-05-29 I have a Ryukin goldfish one day I noticed a large black head so you would call it in the human world this black head was behind the eye after a few days it seemed to go away then in the same spot under the skin it looked like an empty hole as if it had been an infection of some kind, as the days went by all was back to normal. A month has passed today I see the same thing just behind where the other one was, it seems the old hole has filled with clear liquid all of this is before the gill. I have two other ryukins and one kio all fish get along great. Can someone help me figure out what this is? I'm afraid for all the fish in the tank.
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FishFriend - 2010-06-15 Don't worry! It's not contagious or deadly. But it is quite rare in goldfish to get it.
Gemma - 2008-12-12 Hiya! I've got 4 beautiful Ryukin Goldfish. My favortie has got to be my Orange and white one called (Marvin) and a tri-coloured one called (beauty). Two of my new ones, which I got on 11-12-08 :), are grey with extra colours called (Spot & Dot). And I have a Baby Choclate Oranda called (Kia). I love them all, hehe! They are really active goldfish. I love watching them :P Hopefully I might get more soon ;). Bye! <3
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star - 2010-05-03 I want some gold fish of this breed basically they are so beautiful!
Peagreen - 2008-03-08 I've had my Ryukin for about three months now, and I love him to death! He's so fun to watch, and always busily looking for food. I had always heard that goldfish were difficult to keep, but as long as the tank is kept clean, I have found they are very low maintenance fish! The only thing I would recommend for a new goldfish owner would be to get a filter rated for up to twice the size of the tank that you have, and to change the carbon cartridge at least once every two weeks or so. Also, siphoning the gravel once a week is an excellent way to keep your fish happy.
The Ryukin Goldfish is a captivating novelty, with a very round body shape and pretty colors!
We would like to breed our ryukin goldfish. We were wondering how to sex them, also how to measure size, as I've read they need to be 3-4 inches to be mature enough to breed ( including tail or not) We so enjoy and love our calico fantail ryukin. How can I find out if there are any goldfish shows. Hoping to hear from you soon. Thank you for your anticipated help.
Howard
Yeah good luck sexing them. I asked and they told me the only way to tell really is when its time the male will get these very small white dots on its gills said its almost too hard to notice. I am still trying to sex my two 2 yr olds Goldy and Nemo
My (male) Ryukin is now a little over three years old and beautiful, but lonely :) I'd like to get him a tank mate but am hesitant to get another goldfish as I would like to get more tropical fish once this one "moves on" some day. So I have two questions: a) how old do Ryukins get? b) what type of other fish can co exist with a larger Ryukin. He's in a 30 gallon tank and happy, although eventually I want to upgrade to a 50 gallon tank. I am not a big enthusiast, just love the fish and it's the kitty tv in my house. Hours and hours of entertainment.
So, any suggestions? I've tried (2) platies before, and one of them (m)turned out to be very aggressive. Kept nibbling on my Ryukin's tail. Thankfully a friend "adopted" them from me. I would like to avoid any more trouble. So, Will I just have to bit the bullet and get another goldfish or are there any other freshwater or even tropicals that would do well.
Thanks in advance!
Unfortunately, even though your fish can tolerate warmer tropical temperatures and is unlikely to bother other fish, many fish will nip at his long fins. You might just have to "bite the bullet" as you said and get another goldfish. However, you will definitely have to upgrade to that 50 if you get two, because you'll need at least a 36 gallon for 2 full grown Ryukins.
I have a beautiful veiltail ryukin who is at least 11 years old. I read varieties live up to 20 plus years. Mine is still going strong but has a cataract in one eye. As long as the 10 gal tank stays clean, she stays happy. I had her in with another standard goldfish once which she tolerated, but her friend died. She seems happier having the tank to herself.
I have been checking around pet shops, talking with those who deal with these things all the time. As an owner of two very healthy and quiet large 2 yr old Ryukins I would also like to add a couple of tank mates but coming up with the same answer. Most other fish are just too teritorial to have a monster invading their space. Being very complacent to try even in a 120 gal. I am considering a couple of Gourami of the same sex to see if it is possible but it is an expensive experiment. I have read that some gold fish they live up to 25yrs in healthy conditions so all I can say unless you possibly enlarge the enviroment you're in the same boat as the rest of us and stuck for now. If I have any luck with the gourami I will post and detail the procedure
Longnose Sucker
The longnose sucker, Catostomus catostomus, is a freshwater species of fish inhabiting cold, clear waters in North America from northern USA to the top of the continent. In addition, it is one of two species of sucker to inhabit Asia, specifically the rivers of eastern Siberia. The body of the longnose sucker is long and round with dark olive or grey sides and top and a light underside. They are typically 15 - 25 inches long and weigh between one and two lb.
The longnose sucker is a bottom-feeding fish, eating aquatic plants, algae, and small invertebrates. They are preyed upon by larger predatory fish, such as bass, walleye, trout, northern pike, muskellunge, and burbot. They are fished for game and food and also used as bait to catch the larger predators.
http://wiki-fish.22web.net/Longnose_Sucker.html
Hi! I bought 2 ryukins on 18-3-2009! one orange, Lordy and one a bit calico, Lordy. They live with 3 black moors, but Lordy got sick and is now upside down, Poor fish! The other sick black moor died too! Poor fish! Pls pray for them!
I don't know if you still have your fish. But when they're floating upside down, or seem to struggle to go to the bottom of the tank. They have swim bladder problems. Feed them the inside of a frozen pea and they'll be back to normal within the day. Good luck.
I have one Ryukin with a normal fantailed fish. I've had to separate the pair of them from my other fantail because the Ryukin started attacking my gold fantail. He's never bothered attacking the white fantail. To be honest him and the white fantail follow each other. I also have an apple snail that I've had to move to another tank because both the Ryukin and white fantail attack the poor thing.
So The white fantail, the cali ryukin and a cory all live together in peace...for now any way >.<
These fish are lovely allthough I won't be buying another one due to this ones agressive nature.
I am happy to get a fish like this.
I Have 4 Ryukin Goldfish 2 of them I noticed today they have something going on with the end of their tails and fins like as if they have been rubbed against gravel and they have a white outline, what can I do for them? I also noticed that today they are spending most of there time on top .
thank you
John
Sometimes when the weather warms up the goldfish get to chasing each other. They get really excited {normally warmer weather would be breeding time} and can get banged up and be exhausted. This occurs very early in the morning, so you might not see it. This happens with my fish friends in the spring and was perplexing until I saw them. It was funny to watch as they "threw" themselves into the vegetation over and over. they were a little ragged in their fins afterwards and resting on the top for a while. I hope your fish are alright and this may be something to consider.
Betty
I have a Ryukin goldfish one day I noticed a large black head so you would call it in the human world this black head was behind the eye after a few days it seemed to go away then in the same spot under the skin it looked like an empty hole as if it had been an infection of some kind, as the days went by all was back to normal. A month has passed today I see the same thing just behind where the other one was, it seems the old hole has filled with clear liquid all of this is before the gill. I have two other ryukins and one kio all fish get along great. Can someone help me figure out what this is? I'm afraid for all the fish in the tank.
Don't worry! It's not contagious or deadly. But it is quite rare in goldfish to get it.
I have one Ryukin Goldfish named Mikan. Mikan
Hiya! I've got 4 beautiful Ryukin Goldfish. My favortie has got to be my Orange and white one called (Marvin) and a tri-coloured one called (beauty). Two of my new ones, which I got on 11-12-08 :), are grey with extra colours called (Spot & Dot).
And I have a Baby Choclate Oranda called (Kia). I love them all, hehe!
They are really active goldfish. I love watching them :P
Hopefully I might get more soon ;).
Bye! <3
I want some gold fish of this breed basically they are so beautiful!
I've had my Ryukin for about three months now, and I love him to death! He's so fun to watch, and always busily looking for food. I had always heard that goldfish were difficult to keep, but as long as the tank is kept clean, I have found they are very low maintenance fish! The only thing I would recommend for a new goldfish owner would be to get a filter rated for up to twice the size of the tank that you have, and to change the carbon cartridge at least once every two weeks or so. Also, siphoning the gravel once a week is an excellent way to keep your fish happy.