This 2023 midsummer I finally got round to changing substrate in the Fancy Goldfish tank, from white (albeit needing a clean) to sugar white sand from New Zealand. After changing the location of the tank to capitalize on the natural light over tank overhead led lights I got to cleaning the sand to re-set up the tank before acclimating my Fancy Goldfish. The Tank Move...With all my golds sitting in a giant bucket of tank water, I got to moving the tank (see link to moving my tank at the end of this post) the tank, the board, the bricks and tank runner foam. Adding Sand...This sand is by Aqua Natural and even though its already triple washed I did wash it again before putting to be safe. I have used a 4.5kg bag here but I will add another when the water parameters and Goldies have settled, after a filter cleaning. To clean the sand I basically pour the sand into a bucket and then fill with water from the previously removed tank water. I the swivel it some by hand and let it sit for half the hour. Removing the top of the water without losing sand I then scoop sand out to put in the tank until its all transferred. Water & Acclimation...In with the fresh water and some prime water conditioner to de-chlorinate and make the water ready. Its a product that replaces buying many and something that hasn't let me down over the last decade of using it. Water full. treated with substrate in its time to acclimate the golds which I acclimated two at a time by putting them in a basket with water from the water from the tank pre-change, letting them sit in the basket, as it sits on the aquarium water so they can adjust to the temperature. When ready I pick them up by light cupped hands, quickly into the aquariums water, until all are in Thank-you for reading, Stay tuned for more... From a Water Chapter 'Fancy Golds'Author...Ravenmor Fox is a Druid & Witch of the old ways, with Maternal and Paternal blood lines to each respective clans, along with being Priestess of the Morrigan, Permaculturist and Horticulturist. Raven loves crafting in ways of manner including with yarn and prepping for self sustainability, aiming to finally get out on an acreage here in the Australian bush someday. More Posts...
Disclaimer: This is not a paid presentation and any opinions are my own as well as not being affiliate in anyway. © Bohemefit
Originally published January 17th 2023-01-17
0 Comments
Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
Leave a Reply. |
-
Welcome...© 2014 Bohemefit for Fuerza International. No content or information herein may be used elsewhere on social media, without written permission, yet alone be out of context and or for content on other social media sites.
Vlogs now at Odysee Link
|