It’s that time of year when we have to drain our little backyard pond and see all of the silver, orange, white, black and all combinations thereof of Carassius auratus auratus (common goldfish) and Carassius carassius (crucian carp) that have been born and grown up over the course of the summer. Our pond isn’t very deep and freezes solid in winter, so it’s our obligation to find homes for most of the offspring of our fish.
Most of these fishies are small (< 1 inch) but will grow up nicely in your care. Do you have room in your heart and your tank for a nice little goldfish? Stop by Guenther 267 to see a sample of goldfish from last year’s pond emptying. Email e.bryant@hvcc.edu, if you are interested in giving a fish (or several) a permanent home.
Published: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:03:32 +0000 by e.bryant