Black Gold In Clear And Green Water, A month experiment Options

[goldrush]

Here are some latest pic of my baby ranchus that were featured under purchases from the dark side.Now for the purpose of unbiased opinion I have scrambled the pic without any indication of which fish are under what kind of water.Now all fishes are fed 5 times a day in addition to 2 meals of blood worms.Please take note on this

*ALL THE FISHES ARE FED ON ONE PORTION OF HIKARI LIONHEAD,ONE PORTION OF SAKI HIKARI AND ANOTHER PORTION OF RANCHU LORD*

all premixed in a autofeeder dispensing at about 2 hours interval

All fishes enjoy full sun/outdoor environment.
Green water is changed on a weekly basis while clear water has a daily 30% change


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I take my leave for your contemplation

[goldrush]

For those who are interested to read my scientific papers on the above here are the details of my thesis

Abstract:
The use of either clear water or green water in goldfish keeping is perceived with too much controversies and skepticisms. This study is not to address each benefits neither to expose either’s shortcomings. More importantly we compare the results with clinical proof ,pictures and even a video to show what the two different techniques can offer.It is up to each keeper to decide within each means like time and space to facilitate and fabricate his/her own technique of choice.
Because of the subjectivity of these two different concepts,it is important we view it with open mind and open heart without pride and prejudice.It is not my intention to belittle any techniques nor to endorse any in this short study.

Methods and Materials

Study population
A cluster of 4 black ranchus were chosen from a batch that was featured in an earlier post.I have chosen these for the following reasons
1)Similar size(no fish head,body or tail problem as highlighted by cp)
2)Similar source(bloodline assumed to be same)
3)Similar color :for ease of interpretation and assessment

Clinical Procedure

The ranchus were secregated in groups of two and introduce into their respective guppy tubs (3 footed black).The greens have just an airstone and water change is made on a weekly basis unless it turns uneasy green(dark green)
The clear has a daily changed of aged24 hours/hypo water of about 30%
Each tub were fed 5 meals a day in addition to 2 meals of frozen blood worms

Results

30 odd days later,the fish were physically observed.I must admit that no proper weight and length were taken prior to the experiment and results are purely visual rather than mathematically substantiated.But from the result we can visually conclude that fish kept in the green showed significantly better growth, as well as better headgrowth without any loss of original color.There is no improvement of color for both with respect to their belly brassy look.The result seems to indicate a better finish in fish kept in green which may possibly lead to improved health,appetite and stability.This fact enhances the choice of this option if keepers are more into overall well-being of his fishes

Here is a picture of the four fishes harvested within the same white enamel bowl for your perusal.Please note that the picture are never adulterated in any way to suit my findings



If pictures can be altered, certainly I’m no Geogre Lucas nor Steven Speilberg to alter this video with special effects to enhance the movie in any way to suit my finding.




Incidental Findings

As both setup are fed with the same kind of feed(Hikari Lionhead,Saki,Hikari and Ranchulord)of which two carry color enhancers,surprisingly there were no significant loss of blacks nor red insertion which was previously noted to avoid in black keeping.

Conclusion

In goldfishkeeping,the choice of technique and method depend on each and individual judgement and satisfaction.To reach one’s objective,the keeper must understand specific conditions pertaining to ones keeping and work within his limits.Within the limits of this pilot study it appear at this primordial stage(30 odd days only) that when green water is selected as an initial reference,it allows the keeper to achieve faster growth,better wen development and overall vigor of the fishes



Goldrush et al 2006


Please note that the author is never a green water practitioner as most of you know.


If you ask me, is there magic in GREEN as in GOLD or GOLD as in GREEN




















My answer would be………………………………..A Billion Chinese can’t be wrong!!

[ranchu8]

Clinical Procedure

The ranchus were secregated in groups of two and introduce into their respective guppy tubs (3 footed black).The greens have just an airstone and water change is made on a weekly basis unless it turns uneasy green(dark green)
The clear has a daily changed of aged24 hours/hypo water of about 30%
Each tub were fed 5 meals a day in addition to 2 meals of frozen blood worms

Hi Goldrush, were the tubs filled to the brim?; approximately how many litres for each of the 2 tubs? I suppose no algae in the clear water tub?

This post has been edited by ranchu8: Wed, 20 Sep 2006 11:34 pm