tiny duckweed

[finfayce]

i wanted to put plants in with my shobunkin goldfish. i think water sprite was suggested. however i could only find it online as part of a multi pack of plants. so i bought duckweed- relatively cheap. i got what i paid for(cheaping off). the duckweed arrived and the individual pieces were so smaller the filter sucked them up. my RES was afraid of it in her tank - she’s kinda weird. lol- but she was relieved when the filter sucked the pieces up. i feel that i’m turning into the “what not to do” member!
also does anyone recommend buying bettas online? i’m not ready to leave the house yet as our state is still getting new cases of the virus. thanks

 

[JuiceBox52]

I would wait to pick a betta. Bettas are so unique that ordering online just wouldn't be nearly as good IMO. For other fish that are pretty much identical it would work, but bettas are so unique

 

[Retired Viking]

i wanted to put plants in with my shobunkin goldfish. i think water sprite was suggested. however i could only find it online as part of a multi pack of plants. so i bought duckweed- relatively cheap. i got what i paid for(cheaping off). the duckweed arrived and the individual pieces were so smaller the filter sucked them up. my RES was afraid of it in her tank - she’s kinda weird. lol- but she was relieved when the filter sucked the pieces up. i feel that i’m turning into the “what not to do” member!
also does anyone recommend buying bettas online? i’m not ready to leave the house yet as our state is still getting new cases of the virus. thanks

I just pick up some from my LFS he special ordered it for me, also you can get it on Ebay and Amonzon, but it was cheaper for me to order it though my LFS

 

[finfayce]

I would wait to pick a betta. Bettas are so unique that ordering online just wouldn't be nearly as good IMO. For other fish that are pretty much identical it would work, but bettas are so unique

thank you- may i call you JB52? i type with one finger

 

[finfayce]

I just pick up some from my LFS he special ordered it for me, also you can get it on Ebay and Amonzon, but it was cheaper for me to order it though my LFS

hi thanks but what is an LFS?

 

[Retired Viking]

I have not tried duckweed with my RES but I thought maybe this summer when I set up their pool I would try it in the pool.

 

[Retired Viking]

hi thanks but what is an LFS?

LFS + local fish store

 

[finfayce]

I have not tried duckweed with my RES but I thought maybe this summer when I set up their pool I would try it in the pool.

sure- in a pond would be nice. my RES is afraid of everything since i took her to the vet - last year!

 

[JuiceBox52]

thank you- may i call you JB52? i type with one finger☹

No problem

 

[Retired Viking]

How old is she? My RES turtles I picked up in Chinatown in New York City in 1996 as babies.

 

[finfayce]

How old is she? My RES turtles I picked up in Chinatown in New York City in 1996 as babies.

my RES is 8 years old. her tank mate female RES bit her and she got an infection on her
neck. the biter is now living in the veterinary assistants home pond.

 

[utahfish]

i wanted to put plants in with my shobunkin goldfish. i think water sprite was suggested. however i could only find it online as part of a multi pack of plants. so i bought duckweed- relatively cheap. i got what i paid for(cheaping off). the duckweed arrived and the individual pieces were so smaller the filter sucked them up. my RES was afraid of it in her tank - she’s kinda weird. lol- but she was relieved when the filter sucked the pieces up. i feel that i’m turning into the “what not to do” member!
also does anyone recommend buying bettas online? i’m not ready to leave the house yet as our state is still getting new cases of the virus. thanks

If the filter didnt suck it up the gold fish would have eaten it anyway

 

[finfayce]

If the filter didnt suck it up the gold fish would have eaten it anyway

probably so. i’ll buy some other plant.

 

[utahfish]

probably so. i’ll buy some other plant.

Id suggest looking into something like java fern. The leaves are a bit tougher and most fish dont like the taste of it. Goldfish will eat most plants.

 

[finfayce]

Id suggest looking into something like java fern. The leaves are a bit tougher and most fish dont like the taste of it. Goldfish will eat most plants.

thanks - my goldfish are ready for a new size tank- hearty eaters. lol