Pond Pumps

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    Of course :)
    Water looks a little murky right now, but here we go:
    You can see my two shubunkin's, and my poorly little last-of-the-goldies with his lack of tail :(
    Shubunkin's definitely seem much more hardier to me than normal gold-goldfish. They are the only ones who haven't got poorly or something wrong with them!

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      yay Elizabeth :yay:
      looks like they've got a nice Winter Hotel to stay in. Do you switch off their light at night? Does it make any difference ?
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      I will do i think, as they would do out in the pond.
      I don't know if the artificial light will help my live plants at all? But a bit of extra light in the day can't hurt.. They won't get much natural light where they are.

      I just hope little Ponyo gets better and his tail grows back soon!
       
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      I think that only happens to Lizards - but maybe I'm wrong?
       
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      Apparently tails can grow back along with fins, as long as it isn't too bad.
      If it's too bad the fish probably dies i think.. So fingers crossed. He's still swimming at the moment!
       
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        Just an update for anyone wondering... The fish are all doing well.
        I have an added 'decoration' and an air bubble pump now. The curly weed has gone, was a bad idea i think.. Seemed to just die and cause problems with the filter.

        My goldies tail has grown back about 0.5-1cm, and his little bottom fin is totally back :)

        They have been enjoying it i think. Goldie has been hiding in the 'pot' vase thing, and they have all enjoyed rummaging in the grass. I may well add some plastic plants for more enrichment tomorrow, has i need to get some more filter cartridges for the filter anyway.
         
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