Why No Prob With Bare Concrete Tank In Backyard Options

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goldfish keeping has become pretty complicated these days , remember cousin of mine used to have a concrete tank 8x3x2.5 cemeted to the floor in his backyard way back in Lorong Ah Soo kumpung days.

There isn't any need for filtration, it is just like throwing the fish in & it will survive. Left in the open you have green water, so green that you can't see the occupants at all not until it surface for food . I remember they is no Hikari or Tetra food, just humble white fish bread, only 0.30 cent. a package & the goldfish wahsay man puipui sweeswee one.

Water change is about once in every 2 months, no drainage system just the tradition way of removing all the fishes, scoop out the water & re-introduce the fish & bingo! .

Can anyone explain why such a method of fish keeping is possible those days & why can't it be the same today?

[HappyBuddha]

goldfish keeping has become pretty complicated these...

$0.30 for a pack of the bread? You're probably talking about the mid 70s...

Let's put it this way. Way back in the old days, you can have a dozen kids even when you're a blue collar workers. You didn't have to take care of the small ones; they seemingly grew up by playing around the longkang.

These days 2-3 years old babies are already taking lessons, chauffeured around by mom in her MPV. Kiasi dad call the specialist doctor once the little prince and princess sneeze. Yawn.

It's all a matter of changing time, and better knowledge and modern science are allowing more people to keep fishes in their small flat and hectic lifestyle.

That outdoor pond has green water, a much sought after luxury for flat dwelling goldfish keepers. It may seem old fashion but it's actually the preferred way to raise goldfish. The fishes were pui pui becoz your cousin provided, perhaps unknowingly, the best environment for them.

As for all the fancy food available in the market, they really cater to consumers with deep pockets. We call those gimmicky products "Dragons and Phoenixes". No harm having them to spice up your life but wise keepers knows... they are not necessary. Going back to bread may be fine but hey pal, pellets are a lot more economical!

So look back and have a good laugh. Imagine if your cousin had the knowledge we have today on green water alone, his pool of goldfish could be even more pui.