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Thursday, September 28, 2006

New Goldfish Toys

i happened to passby CompassPoint & found this "$2 turn a ball" toy...i got myself a Ryukin & Shubunkin...can't get the Ranchu...so sad.

Interesting series of gashapon items featuring all kinds of colorful gold fish. The series consist of 11 types of gold fish plus 2 secret types for you to trade and collect! The 11 types include Telescope Eye, Shubunkin, Ryukin, Celestial Eye, Ranchu, Bubble Eye, Oranda, Jikin, Comet, Wakin, and Telescope Eye (Black).



http://www.hlj.com/product/YUJ95786?nav=rss

Show Grade Top View Ranchu Thailand

Hi all, after some customer requests...i will be taking order for Show Grade Top View Ranchu from Thailand...see sample photo. Email me.



Wednesday, September 20, 2006

Thailand King ... Loves by his People

Seriously, this happened when i'm in bangkok gv. The people stood up & saluted the king during commercial time.



Thailand Coup D'etat

Thursday, September 14, 2006

New Bangkok Airport - 28 Sept 2006





Thursday, September 07, 2006

Keeping Goldfish

"Congratulations! You've just become the proud owner of Goldie the goldfish. But do you know how to take care of him?"



Question 1:

Before you can take Goldie home from the pet shop you will need to buy him a tank. How many gallons of water are recommended for one goldfish?
      1 gallon
      10 gallons
      2 gallons
      5 gallons



You take your new tank home and fill it with tapwater. Which chemical should be removed from the water before you add the fish?
      Chlorine
      Argon
      Fluorine
      Iodine



Question 3:

Why might you decide to add gravel to Goldie's tank?
      To decorate the tank
      To anchor down plants and ornaments
      To help filter the waste
      septicemia



Question 4:

In order to keep Goldie in good health it is essential to fit a heater to his tank. Is this true or false?
    True
    False



Question 5:

Which of these is not a reason why you might fit a fluorescent light to Goldie's tank?
      To help plant growth
      To illuminate the aquarium
      To encourage algae growth
      To enhance the colour of the fish



Question 6:

A few days after setting up the tank and adding the fish, Goldie's water becomes very cloudy as the water cycling process begins. What is this condition better known as?
      Aeration
      Water Clouding Syndrome
      New Tank Syndrome
      Aquarium Adaptation Effect



Question 7:

Which of these is a symptom of the common goldfish illness, swim bladder disease?
      Rubbing body along gravel
      Gasping at the surface of the water
      Rapid gill movement
      Swimming upside down



Question 8:

You want to buy another fish to keep Goldie company, but you can't decide which type to buy. Which of these is not the name of a breed of goldfish?
      Comet
      Albino Channel
      Bubble Eye
      Fantail



Question 9:

You decide to buy some Neon Tetras. What is the most important reason why they should not be kept in the same tank as Goldie?
      Neon Tetras are tropical fish and require different food and water conditions
      The two fish will fight with each other
      The goldfish will eat the Neon Tetras
      All of these



Question 10:

Now that your aquarium is established, taking care of Goldie shouldn't take too much effort. Which of these things should you do at least once a day?
      Clean plastic plants and ornaments
      Change 25% of Goldie's water
      Feed Goldie
      Test pH, nitrite and ammonia levels


http://www.funtrivia.com/playquiz/quiz1429981060b58.html

How do You Know Your Fish are Sick?

"This quiz is about fish deseases and ailments. How do you spot and treat them?"



Question 1:

Fish carry many diseases that usually remain dormant until fluctuations in enviroment such as pH and temperature occur.
    True
    False



Question 2:

Which of these is NOT a common ailment of fish?
      constipation
      dropsy
      fungus
      influenza



Question 3:

Which of these diseases is diagnosed by small white spots on the body and fins?
      freshwater ich
      hole in the head
      fish louse
      septicemia



Question 4:

Fungus is diagnosed when you see which of these symptoms?
      Torn, choppy or disintegrated fins.
      Eyes inflamed and protruding from thier sockets.
      Small black spots on the body.
      Fluffy white growths on the body or fins.



Question 5:

The best way to treat a single fish from a community tank is to treat the whole tank.
    True
    False



Question 6:

Which chemical is used to treat hole in the head?
      Malachite green
      Flagyl
      Anthelmintic
      Gentian violet



Question 7:

Marine velvet is caused by which of the following?
      Aeromonas
      fish lice
      Amyloodinium ocellatum
      Saprolegnia



Question 8:

Is there a cure for tuberculosis in fish?
    Yes
    No



Question 9:

Is fin rot the only reason your fish has torn, choppy, ragged fins?
    Yes
    No



Question 10:

Why is your fish doing the doggie paddle upside down?
      dropsy
      swim bladder disease
      carbon dioxide poisoning
      gill parasites


http://www.funtrivia.com/playquiz/quiz140171100de30.html

Do You Know Your Fancy Goldfish?

"Fancy goldfish are very different from the 2.99 goldfish in a pet store. Some can cost over $200! There are many different breeds, but do you know all of them?"

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Question 1:
Which goldfish is prized for enormous headgrowth and fat, egg-shaped body?

Oranda
Ryukin
Lionhead
Shubunkin

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Question 2:
What is the common name for the Demekin goldfish?

Celestial Eye
Telescope Eye
Oranda
Ranchu

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Question 3:
This cousin of the goldfish makes an excellent pond fish, and has whiskers like a catfish below the mouth.

Answer: (looks like a goldfish)

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Question 4:
This fancy goldfish most resembles an ordinary goldfish and is sometimes mistakenly sold under the name of Comet

Shubunkin
Jikin
Pond Comet
Tamasaba

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Question 5:
Which Fancy Goldfish has a large hump behind the head, a deep body, and can be long- or short-finned?

Phoenix
Ranchu
Ryukin
Celestial

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Question 6:
Unless a colony of bacteria is established in your tank, which chemical excreted by goldfish can be harmful, even deadly to them?

Nitrate
Methane
Chorine
Ammonia

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Question 7:
Which Fancy Goldfish has eyes turned upward to look "toward the heavens"?

Celestial
Bubble Eye
Telescope
Tamasaba

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Question 8:
Which Fancy Goldfish has raised scales all over the body and a golfball-shaped body?

Phoenix
Pearlscale
Edo Nishiki
Tosakin

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Question 9:
How many gallons should a large goldfish have in an aquarium?

1 gallon
10 gallons
5 gallons
8 gallons

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Question 10:
Can a short in your filter's electrical system hurt your fish?

Yes
No

http://www.funtrivia.com/playquiz.cfm?qid=115139&origin

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