Shukura Posted March 19, 2013 With my big fish going out into the pond I suddenly found myself with a lot more space in my tanks. I told myself I was going to go to the LFSs and get fish that I actually got to see before I bought them for once, since all my others came from online auctions. Buuut I didn't get that far. While doing my usually sweep of fish auctions I found one for 5 fish - 2 shubunkins, 1 pearlscale, 1 veiltail and a black moor. I put a watch on it out of curiosity to see how high the price would go. With 2 mins left, the bidding was only at $35. I put a bid on, thinking someone would outbid me. It didn't happen. I spent a couple of days fretting over my impulse buy, but when they arrived on the 27th of February I was so so glad I got them. <3 They're SO tiny I couldn't believe it. And so cute. My naming themes this year are Game of Thrones and The Hobbit. The black moor! Benjen! I'm super happy with him(/her). He has massive eyes and I've always wanted a moor with giant bouncy eyes lol He's got long fins and will be a good match for Henry when he grows up. The Veil, Tywin! Slowly gaining more white... The pearlscale, Arry! Originally thought to be a girl, turned out he has breeding stars already. I am in love with this fish. I'm gunna put the others in a new post. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shukura Posted March 19, 2013 The shubunkins~ I've never ever had single tails before so these guys were a huge surprise for me! I can't get over how fast they are, and so agile! Fili! Definitely a boy. He has breeding stars everywhere! He's got a really strange tail that annoys me because I can't work out what's up with it. But he's so cute I forgive him haha And Kili! I love everything about this fish. <3 And a few group shots! These are Saki-hikari pellets they're eating. They look huge next to the tiny fish. From the day they arrived. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca Hampshire Posted March 19, 2013 Oh wow, thay are so cute! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shukura Posted March 19, 2013 AND then! There's the other guy. I went to the LFS a week later to get bloodworms and spent half an hour staring at the tank of white fantails. They were so cute! I wanted a comet, but they looked a bit ill whereas the fans were happy and friendly. I finally made up my mind and came home with one. I picked the happiest one with the longest body and longest fins, as well as adorable markings. He was super happy and tried eat my finger through the bag. By the time I got home I was completely smitten. This is Ghost! The apple of my eye. And that is all! Thanks for looking! No more new fish for me til next year (with any luck...) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I-Goldfish Posted March 19, 2013 Love the little back moor , so tiny and cute ! My fav the veil , tywin ! Wow his colours are soo vibrant, That little pearscale looks like a character The two shubunkins I have a soft spot for as I have a tad disabled shubunkin , so I love them And the new fish is amazing colour ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motherredcap Posted March 19, 2013 Really pretty fish. Your photos of the orange one are amazing and I can see why ghost is the apple of your eye! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quasi Posted March 19, 2013 Lovely new fish. I can see why you're smitten Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ema0140 Posted March 19, 2013 the last one, ghost is STUNNING!!! congratulations Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shukura Posted March 19, 2013 Oh wow, thay are so cute! Thanks!! Love the little back moor , so tiny and cute ! My fav the veil , tywin ! Wow his colours are soo vibrant, That little pearscale looks like a character The two shubunkins I have a soft spot for as I have a tad disabled shubunkin , so I love them And the new fish is amazing colour ! Thank you so much!!!! Arry is indeed a character. <3 Really pretty fish. Your photos of the orange one are amazing and I can see why ghost is the apple of your eye! Thanks! I took about 100 photos just of him, only 4 or 5 were in focus. Lovely new fish. I can see why you're smitten Thanks~ <3 the last one, ghost is STUNNING!!! congratulations Thanks so much!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number20121 Posted March 19, 2013 Oh wow, they all are so beautiful! That fantail is gorgeous, it is quite long bodied though, isn't it? Reminds me a bit of a watonai http://www.raingarden.us/9055e.JPG But maybe he's just skinny from the LFS You will see! And welcome to the world of the most gorgeous single tails These guys are awesome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shukura Posted March 19, 2013 Oh wow, they all are so beautiful! That fantail is gorgeous, it is quite long bodied though, isn't it? Reminds me a bit of a watonai http://www.raingarden.us/9055e.JPG But maybe he's just skinny from the LFS You will see! And welcome to the world of the most gorgeous single tails These guys are awesome Thank you! I did ask the guy there if they were from long bodied stock, hoping they would be similar to watonai, as that particular store breeds their own fish. He said the parents are quite round bodied, sooo I guess I'll have to wait and see. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adnan Posted March 19, 2013 Congratulations, lovely goldies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shellbell4ever Posted March 19, 2013 WOW!!! I love all of them Congrats on all the new additions it will be fun to watch them grow with your care I also love the last one the most I can see why he's the apple of your eye Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dnalex Posted March 19, 2013 Wow, they are all beautiful fish! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldenSpoiledRotten Posted March 19, 2013 Someone is going to need a bigger signature! Such amazing finds! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haley_tichonuk22 Posted March 19, 2013 Oh gosh they are all beautiful!!!!! Congrats on all the new additions Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites