Reviews & Testimonials | United States | East Coast Ranchu Goldfish

Goldfish available for sale are currently listed in the Goldfish for Sale galleries. After you have reviewed them, note down your final selections. When you're ready to order, please fill out the ORDER FORM. Standby for a reply with the summary cost and instructions for payment.

Service Policy: FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED
For a quick, smooth & problem-free transaction kindly limit questions on the form to just the purchase related information i.e; shipping, total. #NoHassleNoDrama
Please READ the website. Most of your questions are already THOROUGHLY answered in detail here. Please read it even if you hate reading - its here to save us all time.
If you decide to add another goldfish with your purchase, please make sure to fill out the Order Form for every additional order.
All orders are FINAL. No swapping will be entertained once an order is paid. Please check the goldfish details twice before placing the order.
Please be patient, I work during the day & at times respond afterhours or late at night.
Kindly refrain from requesting for shipping quotations or texting questions to my cellphone. It will be difficult to conduct business and track the progress of an order via SMS.
At this time, the ONLY goldfish available for sale are the ones listed online. If it's not on the list it's not for sale. Due to a very tight schedule I'm unable to accommodate Special Orders.
If you're a repeat buyer + have an idea of your estimate shipping cost + familiar with my process, please go ahead and send payment. FILL OUT the Order Form per usual with a note that you have sent payment.
Attention Tire Kickers: If you have 2 consecutive outstanding invoices in the past that you didn't pay - you will not be allowed to shop ECR. In order to make a purchase and establish credibility -- all you have to do is send an ADVANCE payment for the goldfish when you place your next order.
If you're a Beginner Goldfishkeeper take a moment to read: THIS NOTE before you proceed with an order.
This is how the goldfish are measured:

• PayPal *You can use your credit or debit card to make a PayPal payment even without a PayPal account. Sign in to PayPal and send payment to eastcoastranchu@gmail.com.

• Direct Debit Card (ECR Preferred) Send payment to https://cash.me/$eastcoastranchu

• Debit/Credit Card (add 3%) *Please request for a Card Payment Invoice

• Bank of America (Bank to Bank Transfer) Just download the BOA app to your smartphone and send payment to eastcoastranchu@gmail.com.

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• Google Pay APP Transfer (links to all US Banks)

Just download the Google Pay app to your smartphone & send payment to eastcoastranchu@gmail.com

• Zelle APP Transfer (links to all US Banks)

Just download the Zelle app to your smartphone & send payment to eastcoastranchu@gmail.com

Service Policy: FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.

Once payment is completed, you will get access to the Care History Information regarding your goldfish and your order will be scheduled for Tuesday 10pm shipping. Tracking Information will be emailed AFTER MIDNIGHT on the night of shipment.

ECR holds no financial liability for any loss/death/injury/illness that occurs after a LIVE ARRIVAL. Live Guarantee is fulfilled and the transaction is completed upon your receipt of your LIVE GOLDFISH. Once the fish leaves my facility - I have no control over their environment or welfare. I make no guarantees that EACH goldfish will travel without incident.

When you make a purchase from this store:

You acknowledge that accidental fin tears, missing scales, minor irritations and even stress-borne illnesses can happen after traveling 24 hrs in a shipping bag.
You also acknowledge that you're an experienced fishkeeper and have prior knowledge of preventive or remedial treatment and care of shipped goldfish in the event that your goldfish arrives with issues stemming from transportation and handling.

Ultimately the newly-arrived goldfish's well-being and survival will depend on your level of expertise. If you're a beginner goldfishkeeper and unfamiliar with handling shipped goldfish - I strongly advise against purchasing ECR goldfish.

If you see a goldfish you like and would prefer to RESERVE it while you continue "shopping" you can send a reservaton payment (full amount of the fish $ excluding shipping) to paypal account eastcoastranchu@gmail.com. I will then mark your goldfish RESERVED. The balance payment for Shipping is DUE by Sunday (I only ship Tuesdays/Wednesdays). Once a goldfish is fully paid, it will be marked SOLD. NOTE: I will not HOLD or RESERVE a goldfish without a reservation payment. Whether you're a new customer or a repeat customer - there are NO exceptions. I strictly follow an HONOR system - whoever pays first gets the goldfish. It's not about you being a "Good Paying Customer". It's human nature to change one's mind specially when money is involved and in the sales business, people change their minds more often than you think. Throwing a fit and getting hostile doesn't hold weight with me. Think about this: If you're the first customer to pay, how would you feel if I gave the fish to the second buyer?

In order for this to be a hassle-free transaction I have to impose the rules. I strongly advise that once you receive an invoice, send payment immediately so you don't miss out on the goldfish you want.

Once payment is made, your goldfish are transferred to a separate holding tank to prepare them for shipment or local pickup. But if you will be out of town or would like to place an advance order - I will only hold YOUR GOLDFISH for 7 DAYS. Full Payment is due immediately. Fees apply on extended holds requiring me to house, feed and care for them beyond 7 days ($2 per day per goldfish). Note: all orders for shipment are scheduled for Tuesday transit by default. If you request to Place a Hold past the upcoming Tuesday shipment date, The HOLD count starts on the day you sent payment for your order. Example: An order was paid on Wednesday June 1 which is then automatically scheduled to ship on Tuesday June 6. But the customer requests to hold shipment until the NEXT Tuesday June 13. The holding fees take effect 7 days AFTER the initial payment was made (in this case - 7 days after Wednesday June 1). So from Wednesday June 8 to Tuesday June 13, the Holding Fees will be for a total of 6 days x $2.

*** Goldfish placed on hold are disqualified from any Promotional Discounts.

*** Please make sure to read the section Order Cancellations if you're undecided about goldfish orders placed on hold.

I receive a large volume of emails daily so please be patient if I don't respond immediately. ECR Purchase inquiries and after-sales support will always get PRIORITY attention over general goldfishkeeping questions. Understand that I do have a busy private life & other commitments. My profession (multimedia) requires a lot of overtime and occasionally I’m in the field or out of town with my crew. I highly recommend that you join online goldfishkeeping forums or the many goldfish groups on Facebook to learn more about goldfish care.

• Questions regarding my set-up, parameters & regimen will be addressed in detail in the Care History Information and Support pages which is only accessible AFTER payment is complete.

• Regarding SICK FISH: Due to a tight schedule I'm unable to provide ONE-ON-ONE consultation for sick fish unless it's a fish you purchased directly from me. For consultations on sick ECR Goldfish please fill out the Sick Fish Consultation Form on the Member Portal page.

• To determine gender please Google "goldfish tubercles or goldfish breeding stars". I've made it a policy NEVER to answer gender questions EVER again after getting relentlessly abused online over inaccuracies. The fish I post are young and some have not yet reached sexual maturity so it's easy to mistake a male for a female.

• If you have a General Inquiry and you're not getting immediate response from me - it's either of the following:

•• you're unfortunately contacting me at a busy time while I'm in the middle of juggling 15 things. Also note that Tuesdays & Wednesdays are days when I have to rush home from work to package and ship fish.

•• your inquiry is already addressed on the website, you just need to look it up

•• you're sending inquiries via my Social Media accounts regarding information that's already detailed carefully on the website. If you have online access then you should be able to see the website www.eastcoastranchu.com. When a customer deliberately refuses to read website guidelines or skips the forms - it's a red flag for me. I worry that there's a tendency to ignore fundamental protocols related to goldfish care and management. As such, I prefer not to deal with potential "problem" customers.

•• your inquiry is buried under a multitude of other emails I have to prioritize

•• you have a Service Inquiry and I don't provide that service. I only sell goldfish.

•• you're asking about Proprietary and Trade Information which I'm not going to disclose. Please do your own research.

•• I have a rule: if your inquiry can easily be searched online - I will not respond.

•• If it seems I'm ignoring you after you've reached out multiple times, please take a moment to read the page in reference to "Difficult Customers" here: LINK

I don't have a physical storefront. I have a fishroom in the basement of MY HOME. If you live near 07104, you can order the goldfish online and come pick up in person (by appointment / weekends only AFTER 2PM). Once I receive your order payment, I will send you pickup instructions. Our time is just as valuable as yours so PLEASE be on time for your scheduled pickup appointment. FISH BIO-SECURITY In order to ensure a sufficiently safe, sterile environment customer walk-ins are no longer allowed in the fishroom and the greenhouse. This is a standard precaution meant to safeguard the health of current livestock and reduce the risk of transmission of viable pathogens from unknown sources. Harmful bacteria can easily be transmitted through hand contact of potentially contaminated surfaces, particulate matter or substances. Even 1 foreign microorganism can cause an outbreak. There are no exceptions to this policy. By the same token, I can't bring the fish outside the front entrance of my house for "just a quick look". I already provided photos and videos online to help you make an informed decision. *PLEASE NOTE: If you live near 07104 and you're within an hour's drive away -- the goldfish you purchase is only available for Local Pickup. I don't want to unnecesarily subject the fish to 24 hrs of travel in a Trailer Truck if they can easily be picked up.

Please think carefully and be sure you want the fish before placing an order. Cancellations are extremely INCONVENIENT. Whenever an order is placed and I accommodate you (i.e; back & forth correspondence, providing you access to proprietary ECR information, preparing and maintaining the isolation holding tub, providing preventive medication prior to shipment or pickup) I'm using valuable time & effort. It also turns away potential buyers after a goldfish is marked "SOLD".

If you order a goldfish then cancel the order before shipment or local pickup collection - there are 2 options available for you:

•Option 1• You will be charged a cancellation fee of 15% FROM THE TOTAL TRANSACTION AMOUNT. Unfortunately, whatever is the reason for cancellation I won't accept future orders.

•Option 2• You will receive a STORE CREDIT or an eGiftCard equivalent to the TOTAL TRANSACTION AMOUNT of your cancelled purchase. This must be redeemed within 90 days of issuance.

Cancellation of Orders Placed on Hold

•Option 1• You will be charged a cancellation fee of 15% FROM THE TOTAL TRANSACTION AMOUNT plus holding fees will be applied on "Goldfish Orders Placed on Hold" that are subsequently cancelled.

•Option 2• You will receive a STORE CREDIT or an eGiftCard equivalent to the TOTAL TRANSACTION AMOUNT of your cancelled purchase excluding the holding fees. This must be redeemed within 90 days of issuance.

All Promotional Baby Goldfish Starter Set orders are final and non-refundable. If you decide to cancel your order you will be issued either Store Credit or an equivalent to the TOTAL TRANSACTION AMOUNT of your cancelled purchase. This Store Credit or eGift Card must be redeemed within 90 days from the date of issuance. No portion of the Store Credit or eGift Card balances will be redeemed for cash. The Store Credit or eGift Card cannot be combined with any Promotional Offers or Discounts.

I value my time and energy as I'm sure you do yours. In a perfect world all transactions would be hassle-free. Generally people don't intend to waste time but the reality is there are selfish Time Vampires who consider my time less valuable than theirs, that whatever I'm doing is unimportant and easily interrupted. But time wasted is time I can never get back. I want to avoid and spare us both the pain of this process but more than that - I have to protect my business so we can all move on with our day.

Medication Order Cancellation Orders can be cancelled only if the medication has not yet shipped out. As long as the meds are in my facility they're in a controlled and hygienic environment. Once they ship out, the integrity of the drug is unmonitored. Medication orders cannot be cancelled once they are in transit.

Exposure to heat and humidity while in Return Transit is a risk and can cause degradation or affect efficacy. This is a health and safety concern for livestock therefore the medications cannot be returned or repurposed even if they're not opened. ECR cannot be held responsible in case there is a possible adulteration of the returned medication. As such, returned medications will be disposed of immediately and no refunds will be issued.

Under no circumstances will East Coast Ranchu be held liable for any delay or failure in performance of the Shipping Carrier (FedEx or UPS) due in whole or in part to any acts of nature or other causes beyond reasonable control. Shipping delays can happen due to inclement weather, mechanical issues with the plane, dispatch errors from the carrier office or an address label discrepancy. Also be aware, under FedEx's & UPS's shipping Terms and Conditions they hold NO financial liability for the loss/death of live animals when delays occur. Carriers have no obligation to monitor live animal shipments. There are no provisions to care for all kinds of animals, regulate temperature, vibration, shock from routine handling etc. Once you proceed with a purchase you officially ACKNOWLEDGE and ACCEPT that risk. If any shipping delay occurs - think carefully before you take it out on me. Please keep in mind that I have no control over FedEx or UPS. When you purchase ECR goldfish - my obligation is to provide the goldfish. The carrier's obligation is to provide the shipping service and if there's a service failure from their end this is THEIR responsibility, not ECRs.

For further information regarding ECR's Shipping Policies please review it here: LINK

The following rules apply to all Promotional Discounts:

ECR Pomotional Offers, Giveaways, Coupons and Discounts cannot be combined together or with other promotional discounts.
Offers may change, be modified or cancelled at anytime without notice.
Goldfish placed ON HOLD, Pet Shop Grade goldfish and goldfish sold in Sets including Baby Starter Sets are disqualified from any Promotional Discounts.
Promotional Discounts do not apply on eGift Card Purchases.

In compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection ACT (COPPA) be advised that I require Verifiable Parental Consent if you want to purchase a goldfish. All communications during the payment process will ONLY be conducted with a Parent or Guardian responsible for funding the transaction; you will be carbon-copied with each correspondence. There are no EXCEPTIONS. Age misrepresentation or trying to impersonate someone else may result in a permanent BAN from this page.

Sometimes buyers tend to go on a "power trip" mindset thinking I should constantly bend over backwards and accommodate requests to an extent in order to get your business. I'm a good person and deserve to be treated better. Like you, I'm a goldfish hobbyist intensely passionate about what I do. Long hours, money, effort and resources were invested on ECR goldfish. I won't tolerate any act of condescending verbal abuse.

I sincerely ask that you avoid wasting my time or yours by asking 100 questions without ANY intention of buying.

When you message me and I reply in a short, formal fashion - it's not because I'm being unfriendly or insincere. I'm just methodical and precise. This is how I am in Business Mode and in most cases I will skip the small talk to focus on your transaction and OTHER customers who need my attention. This is why I insist that customers read instructions first before placing an order. I go through a lot of ECR messages and have to respond to as many as I can in the limited amount of time I have available so I can move on to the next customer before I pass out and go to bed. I ask for consideration, don't take it in offense or diminish ECR by using it as an online target practice. I'll make mistakes along the way but in every purchase transaction I try my best to keep the process strictly business. At the end of the day, all I want is a smooth and quick transaction. If you want to get to know me when I'm not in "Business Mode" visit my Instagram page. It's where I can "chill" and just enjoy sharing with the goldfish community.

I have an idea that filling out the form below is 10th on the list of things you have to do today but I don't want to kill your fish with the wrong diagnosis. Photos/videos are critical visual aids however it's not enough. I can't determine an illness without evaluating circumstances and related data that only you can provide.

I've formulated the questionnaire below to allow me a better overview of what's going on. So please - if you care about your goldfish kindly refrain from giving me vague answers or skipping questions. It just prolongs the process if I have to ask you to redo the form all over again. If you're not into it, or have an excuse not to fill out the form - I can't help you. Forget for a moment that I'm an annoying Type-A control freak. I'm here to help. I'll give you my time if you give me the courtesy of yours and respect my process.

Please ONLY submit this form if this is a real and actual issue with substantial and apparent manifestations of illness or infection. I can't help with imaginary non-issues:

I think its sad and lonely
I think it can't breathe
I think it's scared
It's very "skittish"
It's acting weird when I'm in the room
It's trying to jump out

How can I possibly diagnose this? If you're an experienced fishkeeper - you understand exactly what I'm talking about. If you're not seeing clinical signs - let's not waste each others time. Thankyouverymuch.

As long as you're aware of your tank's parameters, I don't need to know the ammonia, nitrites, and nitrate levels.

Majority of illnesses in goldfish are almost always caused by unstable or deteriorating water conditions and/or poorly maintained filter media. In the many years I've been consulted on sick fish - nearly everyone has claimed they have EXCELLENT WATER PARAMETERS. There's no way for me to assess the veracity of this info whether this is true prior to the onset of the illness, throughout the past week, the past month and so on and so forth. Some fishkeepers have a tendency to distort, fabricate and/or omit information for fear of being judged/lectured or the need to present oneself in a positive light. Anytime there's an attempt to preempt my diagnosis with a claim that the water conditions have always been excellent and so "don't even go there Cynthia" but the fish is presenting characteristics and symptoms contradictory to those perfect parameters - then it's a moot point. So we'll just skip this counterintuitive exercise, you go ahead and enjoy your water test kit. I'll stick to the science that's consistent with the symptoms along with the variable data provided on the form. I'll give you my recommendations after. The main goal is to help your fish heal.

Regardless of the TRUE parameters at the onset of illness, please be mindful of the fundamentals of the Nitrogen Cycle and the importance of regular water changes along with careful filter maintenance.

I understand that when a fish is sick some fishkeepers can get a little touchy, emotions can run high specially if my assessment is something you don't want to hear. The insights I provide are there for you to use as a guide. If an issue is within my knowledge and experience I will always give it to you straight.

But if you're already consulting with a BOOK, another website or another fishkeeper and all you're looking for is to debate with me, question the validity of my analysis or "educate me" with your own research in some kind of self-serving bias - then it's no longer about the sick fish. When that line is crossed there's no need to proceed with a consultation. I'm not trying to win a prize, all I want is for your fish to get better. I don't want to confuse you or complicate the situation with my interpretation of the facts that you're not willing to accept. We make the best decisions with regards to our goldfish when we can achieve a careful balance between emotions and logic. Pride, Ego & Excuses will not heal your fish.

If I stop corresponding in the middle of a consultation that means you and I have hit an impasse. No further actions or discussion is required.

All ECR customers received the Care History Information with every fish purchased - this means you were given recommendations on the Support Pages along with the Care History information. If you're a new ECR customer and your fish gets sick shortly after you received it - it's possible your goldfish has developed an adverse reaction to something it's never come across before. I strongly recommend that you read the QUARANTINE INSTRUCTIONS and the rest of the Support Pages to see potential causes.

There are many prompts all over this website asking Beginner Goldfishkeepers not to proceed with an ECR purchase if you've only just began goldfishkeeping or if you're going to be difficult. If you've ignored those suggestions and proceeded with an order kindly note the following: Please don't just outsource the problem-solving to me every single time something goes wrong. I won't guide you every step of the way. Tank setup, tank cycling, ich, fungal infections, high ammonia --- these are all basics you should put time in to educate yourself.

I greatly appreciate your interest in US Bred ECR goldfish. Whether you're thinking of purchasing today, next week or sometime within the year - I request that you kindly fill out all required fields. Rest assured this is an ethical store and you're only dealing with ONE PERSON, there's no data-mining happening here. When you fill out the form below - you're entrusting me with your information and I will keep it safe.

The advantage of providing a valid and deliverable street address versus just a zip code is that I can calculate better shipping rates from the carrier. I don't need the actual house or apartment or building number - not until an official purchase order is placed. Unfortunately I can't accommodate you if the form is incomplete or if you knowingly fill it in with evasive or misleading information. (For example, repeatedly writing down the zip where I specifically require a street name).

Live Animal shipping can be expensive especially from the East Coast. Ultimately I want to offer you a better rate than the Published rates and if I can't do that because you're uncertain about filling out the form below then I can't give you a quote. It would be a missed opportunity but there's no sense doing business with someone who's going to be overcome with anxiety just because I asked for a "street name". If you're in that state of mind where you believe ECR's credibility and standing in the goldfishkeeping community is questionable then it's not the right time for us to do business together. I just don't have the energy to deal with tire-kickers.

If you change your mind please don't hesitate to come back here and fill out the form. As for all you AMAZING folks who have no issues about this whatsoever - thank you so much for your trust and for making my day a little easier!

Please fill out the shipping quote request form HERE. Shipping price varies depending on your location and dimensional weight of the box. Note that I'm all the way on the East Coast. The further the distance, the higher the cost to ship. *I understand that the overall investment on your order (fish + shipping cost) is a major factor in your decision to proceed with an online purchase. When considering your options: keep in mind that these are US home-bred goldfish proudly raised in excellent conditions and is comparatively in much better health than store bought or imported fish. They weren't imported 7,000 miles cruelly and inhumanely crammed in one shipping bag with 50 other fish where half will arrive dead from suffocation and the other half are contaminated. You might end up spending more on medicating your imports or losing your whole collection altogether from import-borne diseases. Just sayin'.

Starting July 9, 2018 I'll only ship on Tuesdays so that the fish won't be left at the courier's facility over the weekend due to unexpected delays or dispatch service errors. Be advised that all shipments are scheduled for Tuesday shipping by DEFAULT. I have to manage MY ECR shipping timetable to fit my regular work schedule. I normally drop off packages at FedEx/UPS at night before the cutoff and do this AFTER I get home from work. If Tuesday is fully booked, any excess shipments are carried over to the next day or the next week.

If no one will be home to receive your package, I can ship to your office or send to a different domestic address or ship to your nearest FedEx Station with a *Hold for Pickup request. I don't attend to ECR emails on shipping days until after midnight so if you need to cancel or reshedule your shipment I must be notified at least 24 HOURS AHEAD OF TIME.

For destinations where I offer UPS Ground and FedEx Overnight as options - I strongly recommend Express Overnight shipping versus Ground Shipping when dealing with LIVE fish. Please be aware of the risks you're taking on your investment: whilst UPS Ground may estimate a delivery commitment time-frame of 24 hours, this delivery date is not guaranteed because transit times can take 3 or more days. For this reason I only provide Live Guarantee with Express Overnight shipments.

Once an order is paid, your fish will be isolated, health checked & and won't be fed 48hrs prior to shipping to ensure that the fish doesn't foul up the water while in transit.

You WILL receive an email with tracking information for your order after midnight or within 24hrs of shipment.

Attention Difficult Customers:

PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD no spamming "Did you ship the fish, Did you ship the fish, Did you ship the fish?" I will NOT respond to spamming.

And no, I'm not going to confirm the shipping schedule AGAIN after I already sent you the Shipping Schedule. Please stop being difficult. Kindly check your email for the Order Confirmation and Shipping Schedule. Check it twice. The shipping schedule will only change if I send out a BULLETIN in the event of an emergency.

Unfortunately I don't ship to Canada or Mexico. If you are doing a day trip to the US - I can ship the goldfish to the nearest FedEx or UPS Station near the border where you can pick up the package.

Examples:

FedEx Buffalo, NY near Ontario, Canada border

FedEx McAllen, Texas near the Mexican border in Reynosa

The package will contain an East Coast Ranchu invoice which you then show to the inspector at the border point of entry. Rest assured Goldfish is in the list of allowable animals to be brought in to Canada & Mexico. You need to tell them that its for your household aquarium ("personal use only").

For Canadians you are required to complete and provide the Importer's Declaration of Ownership for Pet Aquatic Animals Form at the point of entry. Get the form HERE. There are no inspection fees. There may be a harmonized sales tax (HST) @ 13% at the Canadian border.

Rates Effective January 2022

I can ship via Ground Service (Flat Rate of $35) only if your location is within 1 day transit time. I can fit upto 2 goldfish in the box. $10 will be added for every additional fish.

Her's the UPS Ground Overnight MAP: CLICK HERE.

*I don't offer Live Guarantee with Ground Shipping. UPS Delivery Commitment for Ground Shipments is typically in one to five days even if the estimate is for 1 day transit.

Live Guarantee is for Overnight shipping only. Your shipment is guaranteed to arrive ALIVE with Overnight Express Shipping. If you're not home to receive your shipment on its first delivery attempt this guarantee is VOIDED. Live Guarantee is not provided for UPS Ground shipments or FedEx 2-Day shipments or delayed shipments.

ECR will not be held responsible for FedEx or UPS delays. A delayed express Overnight Shipment is not covered by the Live Guarantee. There will be no refunds or credit or replacements on DOAs resulting from a delayed delivery.

If you paid for Overnight Express and your goldfish is dead on arrival - kindly notify me ASAP within 15 minutes of package receipt. Do NOT open the bag! Sorry but I must stand firm on this. Sometimes people fail to acclimate the fish properly, or are otherwise responsible for the death of the fish (left in the mailbox or left in the car, no one home to receive the package), and then claim the fish was DOA and demand refund/replacement. Take a clear VIDEO of the fish in the original, unopened KORDON shipping bag as soon as you can. Email notification with attached video of the dead fish in the bag MUST be within 15 minutes of the package receipt. No exceptions.

The delivery record for your shipment will be verified before I issue a refund or replace the fish. Reshipping fees is the buyer's responsibility.

Shipping delays can happen due to inclement weather, mechanical issues with the plane, dispatch errors from the carrier office or an address label discrepancy.

Be aware, under FedEx's & UPS's shipping Terms and Conditions they hold NO Financial Liability for the loss/death of live animals when delays occur. The carrier has no obligation to monitor live animal shipments. There are no provisions to care for all kinds of animals, regulate temperature, vibration, shock from routine handling etc. Once you proceed with a purchase you officially ACKNOWLEDGE and ACCEPT that risk.

If any shipping delay occurs - think carefully before you take it out on ME. Please keep in mind that I have no control over FedEx or UPS. When you purchase ECR goldfish - my obligation is to provide the goldfish. The carrier's obligation is to provide the shipping service and if there's a service failure from their end this is THEIR responsibility, not ECRs.

I use USPS for MEDICATION SHIPMENTS ONLY, not on Live Fish Shipments. I realize that shipping cost is lower with USPS and generally everyone wants to save on shipping. However, based on my experience - FedEx provides a more reliable delivery and tracking service with Live Animal packages. I only use UPS on 24-hr Ground Shipments.

FedEx and UPS aren't always 100%. And yes, shipments can get delayed from engine trouble, dispatch errors, weather disruptions, etc. But I have a better chance of tracking the package with FedEx and UPS. With USPS, I've had 95% failure rate: Live Fish packages lost for a whole week, package sent the opposite direction, incorrect tracking updates, and several days delay on supposedly Express shipments. This is really unacceptable and here's why:

These are my pets before they are yours. They're not treated like "inventory". I don't care about the $$ you're gonna pay me for each fish if it means the life of the fish I painstakingly raised. For my own peace of mind I will only ship them within Continental USA using FedEx and UPS.

I really wanted to leverage the power of Social Media and create a newer customer experience. The ECR website is intended to be very structured, and practical but the FB page allowed me to connect to modern-day goldfish hobbyists in real time and build relationships with other hobbyists. While everyone else was still gathering in the fishkeeping forums and goldfish shows, Facebook paved the way for more interaction and ECR engagement. By showcasing goldfish I sold on FB, people got a chance to comment on the goldfish, "hang out" with me and participate with other goldfishkeepers. Over time, more and more hobbyists switched to the FB platform including other goldfish sellers. Ultimately FB helped ECR with brand retention, but as it evolved FB's business algorithm made it harder for ECR content to reach the maximum number of followers. They were capping the Goldfish Store viewership to just 10% of ECR followers where it used to be 100%. Continuing unpredictable changes and premium advertising costs made trading on FB less viable in the long term so eventually I had to transition all current sales operation to this website. ECR roots started there (I won't forget) and still maintains an FB presence to this day.

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Before 2012 you could only purchase goldfish based on PHOTOS provided by the seller and pray desperately that they didn't have swimming disabilities. Some sellers didn't even provide photos -- most were sight-unseen purchases. If there were any videos provided, it was done with groups of goldfish - never individually. This backward way of selling didn't protect the customer or prepare them for what was coming. Nowadays selling goldfish with videos is no longer uncommon.

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People had many misconceptions about goldfish breeding and growing. Some thought it was so easy for breeders and that a goldfish life is simply replaceable when the fish dies in their care after just a short period of time. I decided to sell the starter kits so buyers have first hand experience on what it takes to raise a baby goldfish to adulthood. These are sets of 8-10 baby goldfish size 1 inch sold at $100 per set which included a free filter kit, baby food, feeding rings and a 9-Page Baby Care Guide. I have been selling these Starter Sets seasonally since 2014. This allowed new hobbyists to gain ranchukeeping skills and an appreciation of how demanding the work involved is in raising baby ranchus.

In 2012, when ECR first came into the scene a lot of people have never even heard of breather bags. Some old-fashioned customers berated me saying that I should "educate" myself on traditional live fish packaging. Most sellers at the time used regular shipping bags while others used a rudimentary & unsuccessful approach to breather bag shipping. But I'm a non-conformist and prefer advanced/progressive concepts. I've been using Breather Bags since day 1. There's a complex science related to the modified technique, materials and packaging style I use which is proprietary only to ECR. This is why ECR has a 99.9% shipping success rate. Nowadays, you'll most likely see new goldfish sellers doing derivative versions of this shipping method.

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Back when Unboxing Videos of electronics and other products first gained popularity on YouTube -- I noted its significance in creating brand awareness and the possibilities for East Coast Ranchu. Once the ECR unboxing videos began surfacing, it gained momentum and inspired others. It was also very gratifying for me as a breeder/seller to watch the goldies find forever homes. Sometimes I don't know who's more excited with the unboxing, them or me :)

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As of this writing, goldfishkeepers from 123 countries are currently following the IG ECR account here. I post about my private goldfish collection, fishkeeping tips, silly goldfish memes, motivational words to uplift fellow goldfish hobbyists; mainly positive posts to promote goldfishkeeping. I try not to be commercial, I don't use excessive sales campaigning on Instagram. I just want it to be a fun and creative channel for my love of the hobby.

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This is an innovative selling strategy where I broadcast live video footage of the goldfish for sale and I hope takes the hobby to the next level. I wanted people to see the fish in real-time - just like going into a Pet Store except you're shopping from your computer or smartphone. It all started here in the US. Here at East Coast Ranchu. To find out more about ECR Live Stream Channel please click here.

Goldfish available for sale are currently listed in the Goldfish for Sale galleries. After you have reviewed them, note down your final selections. When you're ready to order, please fill out the ORDER FORM. Standby for a reply with the summary cost and instructions for payment.

Service Policy: FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED
For a quick, smooth & problem-free transaction kindly limit questions to just the purchase related information i.e; shipping, total. #NoHassleNoDrama You'll receive instructions for payment afterwards.
Please READ the website. Most of your questions are already THOROUGHLY answered in detail here. Please read it even if you hate reading - its here to save us all time.
If you decide to add another goldfish with your purchase, please make sure to fill out the Order Form for every additional order.
All orders are FINAL. No swapping will be entertained once an order is paid. Please check the goldfish details twice before placing the order.
Please be patient, I work during the day & at times respond afterhours or late at night.
Kindly refrain from requesting for shipping quotations or texting questions to my cellphone. It will be difficult to conduct business and track the progress of an order via SMS.
At this time, the ONLY goldfish available for sale are the ones listed online. If it's not on the list it's not for sale. Due to a very tight schedule I'm unable to accomodate Special Orders.
If you're a repeat buyer + have an idea of your estimate shipping cost + familiar with my process, please go ahead and send payment. FILL OUT the Order Form per usual with a note that you have sent payment.
If you're a Beginner Goldfishkeeper take a moment to read: THIS NOTE before you proceed with an order.
This is how the goldfish are measured: CLICK HERE

I only sell goldfish, goldfish meds and provide free Sick Fish Consultation for ECR goldfish. That's it, nothing else. I don't provide one-on-one Beginner Goldfishkeeping lessons.

Most beginners who shop here deliberately skip THIS page. Please don't.
If you're a beginner and you love this hobby, please do your RESEARCH before you proceed. Goldfishkeeping care & basic information is available all over the web and the forums. #GoogleIsYourFriend
To determine gender please Google "goldfish tubercles or goldfish breeding stars". I've made it a policy NEVER to answer gender questions EVER again after getting relentlessly abused online over inaccuracies. The fish I post are young and some have not yet reached sexual maturity so its easy to mistake a male for a female.

PayPal *You can use your credit or debit card to make a PayPal payment even without a PayPal account. Sign in to PayPal and send payment to eastcoastranchu@gmail.com.
Direct Debit Card (ECR Preferred) Send payment to https://cash.me/$eastcoastranchu
Debit/Credit Card (add 3%) *Please request for a Card Payment Invoice
Bank of America (Bank to Bank Transfer) Just download the BOA app to your smartphone and send payment to eastcoastranchu@gmail.com.
Square CASH APP Transfer *Just download the Square Cash app to your smartphone and send payment to eastcoastranchu
VENMO APP Transfer *Just download the Venmo app to your smartphone and send payment to eastcoastranchu

Service Policy: FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.

Once payment is completed, you will get access to the Care History Information regarding your goldfish and your order will be scheduled for Monday or Tuesday 10pm shipping. Tracking Information will be emailed AFTER MIDNIGHT on the night of shipment.

If you see a goldfish you like and would prefer to RESERVE it while you continue "shopping" you can send a reservaton payment (full amount of the fish $ excluding shipping) to paypal account eastcoastranchu@gmail.com. I will then mark your goldfish RESERVED. The balance payment for Shipping is DUE by Sunday (I only ship Mondays/Tuesdays). Once a goldfish is fully paid, it will be marked SOLD.

NOTE: I will not HOLD or RESERVE a goldfish without a reservation payment. Whether you're a new customer or a repeat customer - there are NO exceptions. I strictly follow an HONOR system - whoever pays first gets the goldfish. It's not about you being a "Good Paying Customer". It's human nature to change one's mind specially when money is involved and in the sales business, people change their minds more often than you think. Throwing a fit and getting hostile doesn't hold weight with me. Think about this: If you're the first customer to pay, how would you feel if I gave the fish to the second buyer?

In order for this to be a hassle-free transaction I have to impose the rules. I strongly advise that once you receive an invoice, send payment immediately so you don't miss out on the goldfish you want.

Once payment is made, your goldfish are transferred to a separate holding tank to prepare them for shipment. But if you will be out of town or would like to place an advance order - I will only hold YOUR GOLDFISH for 7 DAYS. Full Payment is due immediately. Fees apply on extended holds requiring me to house, feed and care for them beyond 7 days ($2 per day per goldfish). Note: all orders are scheduled for Monday shipping by default. If you request to Place a Hold past the upcoming Monday, The HOLD count starts on the day you sent payment for your order.

Example: An order was paid on Wednesday June 1 which is then automaticallyscheduled to ship on Monday June 6. But the customer requests to hold shipment until the NEXT Monday June 13. The holding fees take effect 7 days AFTER the initial payment was made (in this case - 7 days after Wednesday June 1). So from Wednesday June 8 to Monday June 13, the Holding Fees will be for a total of 6 days x $2.

*** Goldfish placed on hold are disqualified from any Promotional Discounts.

I receive a large volume of emails daily so please be patient if I don't respond immediately. ECR Purchase inquiries and after-sales support will always get PRIORITY attention over general goldfishkeeping questions. Understand that I do have a busy private life & other commitments. My profession (multimedia) requires a lot of overtime and occasionally I’m in the field or out of town with my crew. I highly recommend that you join online goldfishkeeping forums or the many goldfish groups on Facebook to learn more about goldfish care.

Questions regarding my set-up, parameters & regimen will be addressed in detail in the Care History Information and Support pages which is only accessible AFTER payment is complete.
Regarding SICK FISH: Due to a tight schedule I'm unable to provide ONE-ON-ONE consultation for sick fish unless its a fish you purchased directly from me. For consultations on sick ECR Goldfish please fill out the Sick Fish Consulation Form on the Member Portal page.
If you have a General Inquiry and you're not getting immediate response from me - it's either of the following:
you're contacting me on a very busy day. Mondays and Tuesdays are days when I have to rush home from work to package and ship fish. Wednesdays and Saturdays is when I do Live Stream.
your inquiry is already addressed on the website, you just need to look it up
your inquiry is buried under a multitude of other emails I have to prioritize
you have a Service Inquiry and I don't provide that service. I only sell goldfish.

I don't have a physical storefront. I have a fishroom in the basement of MY HOME. If you live near 07104, you can order the goldfish online and come pick up in person (by appointment / weekends only AFTER 2PM). Once I receive your order payment, I will send you pickup instructions. Our time is just as valuable as yours so PLEASE be on time for your scheduled pickup appointment.

In order to ensure a sufficiently safe, sterile environment visitors are no longer allowed in the fishroom and the greenhouse. This is a standard precaution meant to safeguard the health of current livestock and reduce the risk of transmission of viable pathogens from unknown sources. Harmful bacteria can easily be transmitted through hand contact of potentially contaminated surfaces, particulate matter or substances. Even 1 foreign microorganism can cause an outbreak. There are no exceptions to this policy.

By the same token, I can't bring the fish outside the front entrance of my house for "just a quick look". I already provided photos and videos online to help you make an informed decision.

*PLEASE NOTE: If you live near 07104 and you're within an hour's drive away -- the goldfish you purchase is only available for Local Pickup. I' don't want to unnecesarily subject the fish to 24 hrs of travel in a Trailer Truck if they can easily be picked up.

Goldfish Orders:

Cancellations are extremely INCONVENIENT. Whenever an order is placed & I accommodate you (i.e; back & forth correspondence, providing you access to proprietary ECR information, isolating & preparing your fish for shipment or pickup) I'm using valuable time & effort. It also turns away potential buyers after a goldfish is marked "SOLD". If you order a goldfish then cancel the order before shipment or local pickup collection - there will be a cancellation fee of 15% OF THE TOTAL TRANSACTION AMOUNT. Unfortunately, whatever is the reason for cancellation I won't accept future orders. Think carefully & be sure you want the fish before placing an order.

Medication Orders:

Order Cancellation Policy: Orders can be cancelled only if the medication has not yet shipped out. As long as the meds are in my facilty they're in a controlled and hygenic environment. Once they ship out, the integrity of the drug is unmonitored. Medication orders cannot be cancelled once they are in transit.

Return Policy: Exposure to heat and humidity while in Return Transit is a risk and can cause degradation or affect efficacy. This is a health and safety concern for livestock therefore the medications cannot be returned or repurposed even if they're not opened. ECR cannot be held responsible in case there is a possible adulteration of returned medication. As such, returned medications will disposed of immediately and no refunds will be issued.

The following rules apply to all Promotional Discounts:

ECR Pomotional Offers, Giveaways, Coupons and Discounts cannot be combined together or with other promotional discounts.
Offers may change, be modified or cancelled at anytime without notice.
Goldfish placed on hold, Pet Shop Grade goldfish and goldfish sold in Sets are disqualified from any Promotional Discounts.
Discount Coupons do not apply on eGift Card Purchases.

In compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection ACT (COPPA) be advised that I require Verifiable Parental Consent if you want to purchase a goldfish. All communications during the payment process will ONLY be conducted with a Parent or Guardian responsible for funding the transaction; you will be carbon-copied with each correspondence. There are no EXCEPTIONS. Age misrepresentation or trying to impersonate someone else may result in a permanent BAN from this page.

I'm not just a vendor, I'm a HUMAN BEING. Sometimes buyers tend to go on a "power trip" mindset thinking I should constantly bend over backwards and accommodate requests to an extent in order to get your business. I'm a good person and deserve to be treated better. Like you, I'm a goldfish hobbyist intensely passionate about what I do. Long hours, money, effort and resources were invested on ECR goldfish. I won't tolerate any act of condescending verbal abuse.
My time is just as VALUABLE as yours. I sincerely ask that you avoid wasting my time or yours by asking 100 questions without ANY intention of buying.
Email messages will never convey the exact emotion behind words. When you message me and I reply in a short, formal fashion - it's not because I'm being unfriendly or insincere. I'm just methodical and precise. This is how I am in Business Mode and in most cases I will skip the small talk to focus on your transaction and OTHER customers who need my attention. This is why I insist that customers read instructions first before placing an order. I go through a lot of ECR messages and have to respond to as many as I can in the limited amount of time I have available so I can move on to the next customer before I pass out and go to bed. I ask for consideration, don't take it in offense or diminish ECR by using it as an online target practice. I will make mistakes along the way but in every purchase transaction I try my best to keep the process strictly business.

At the end of the day, all I want is a smooth and quick transaction. If you want to get to know me when I'm not in "Business Mode" visit my Instagram page. It's where I can "chill" and just enjoy sharing with the goldfish community.

I can tell you with veritable certainty 99.999% of the goldfish I bred, raised and list for sale here have never even been infected with ICH. EVER. That's because I go through extreme lengths and provide a high standard of care for them. I take goldfishkeeping seriously and spare no expense for these goldfish to the point of excessiveness.

I've had customers receive their goldfish alive and in good condition then days or weeks later comes back to me reporting that their fish came down with ICH or some very simple and easily treatable water quality issue that any experienced fishkeeper will COMPETENTLY recognize. "But I did everything correctly" is the most typical rationale and a classic hallmark of a novice who needs to point a finger at someone else when the goldfish's health begins to deteriorate. They deny any culpability because according to the water test kit (The Supreme Benchmark of Experience) they have ZERO ammonia and nitrates. I'm suppose to take their word they did everything right even without empirical evidence and I, the long-time goldfish breeder with years of experience and practical understanding of goldfishkeeping, did everything wrong. Somehow I'm to blame for any rookie mistakes and must send a refund or replace that goldfish that I kept healthy and alive for many months, showed absolutely no symptoms of illness on LIVE VIDEO but died after just a short time in their care due to inexperience. If I don't comply I'm subjected to hateful rhetorics and smear campaigns on Social Media.

How is this FAIR? Between a long-time goldfish hobbyist/breeder and an amateur goldfishkeeper - who is most likely to make an error or carry out incorrect measures? If East Coast Ranchu has provided thousands of goldfish to satisfied families for years - I must be doing something right.

Another frequent bone of contention ad nauseam: Issues about SOA and preemptively asking for reimbursement or replacement. SOA (Stressed on Arrival) is not DOA (Dead on Arrival). If a fish is taken out of its normal environment, travels in a box and gets tossed around for 24 hours - of course there's a high probability of stress upon arrival. Anytime a fish travels their immunity level goes down. There are many harmless strains of bacteria that can become lethal when the immune system is compromised due to stress. Some goldfish will be immunosuppressed and some will have an adverse reaction to travel. But that stress can be mitigated promptly if you're a competent fishkeeper. Your job is to bring their immune levels back to normal. If you know what you're doing you'll see an improvement after just a day or 2.

*FYI: Imported goldfish will travel 8,000 miles from ASIA to the US transhipper's location, then from the transhipper to the importer's facility and finally from the importer's facility to the buyer's residence. Some importers say they quarantine for 2 weeks - that's not even enough time for a fish to recover. All that traveling for imports greatly affects a goldfish's health and brings their immunity level down to zero. US Bred Goldfish however will travel only once: from the goldfishbreeder's facility to a buyer's US residence.

At one time I had a customer who claimed she had extensive fishkeeping experience with a different aquatic species and so therefore she absolutely knows what she's doing. Hence, whatever problems that happened to her new ECR goldfish was not in any way her fault. They were healthy for a couple weeks (even uploading videos of very active happy fish) but deteriorated on week 3 from a sudden case of ICH. And can she please get a refund? Just like that, making absolutely no effort to remedy the situation. I provided advise on how to cure and offered free meds but even after all this and with her "extensive fishkeeping experience" - the goldfish still didn't make it through a simple bout of ICH.

ICH is so basic and preventable. It's a water quality issue. Seriously, google this "ich + water quality". For all these claims of being an expert saltwater keeper - if ich happened in the tank 3 weeks after the purchase of healthy ECR goldfish -- this is an OBVIOUS BEGINNER misstep. It only means this person didn't take the necessary measures to reduce the risk and prevent ICH from happening. An experienced fishkeeper would've known exactly what to do regardless of what species they are caring for. Remember, as a commercial goldfish breeder this isn't my first time keeping goldfish. I would never knowingly ship out ICH infected goldfish and put my name on the line just for a few $. You have a higher chance of receiving an infected HOST fish carrying pathogenic bio-organisms from an importer.

After everything I did to help, she disparages me further by saying "all the new imported fish I just ordered didn't get sick, only the ECRs got sick." This laughable, if not deliberately malicious rhetoric doesn't emancipate beginners from responsibility. It only further proves complete disregard for bio-security, contamination prevention and quarantine protocols in general.

The argument that I'm to blame because accordingly you're an experienced saltwater fishkeeper is not valid. It's arrogant to think you'll never make a mistake. But consider this: it is possible to commit no mistakes, follow all the rules yet STILL SUFFER LOSSES. It's not a weakness - it's just human nature.

Last but not least: I honestly. Couldn't 👏 Care 👏 Less 👏 if you know everything about blennies or angelfish or humpback whales. Fancy goldfish have a completely different physiological mechanism and stress response to travel and a new environment. That stress can lead to illness or death when there's a lack of practical understanding of the BASICS of goldfish husbandry.

I'm not gonna lie. I automatically go on immediate 'alert mode' whenever I notice the following indicators of a beginner. There are many rookies who are pleasant and have great attitudes but there will be some who are exasperating and some with very toxic personalities which can ruin the dynamics of a transaction and make every step a difficult, unbearable ordeal:

• Asks too many beginner fishkeeping questions before and after purchase

• Asks what is the life expectancy of the fish they want to purchase. • Asks for the BIRTHDAY of the goldfish they are purchasing. (This is a commercial breeding facility. There's anywhere around 2000 - 4000 goldfish at any given season. I don't keep birthday records, there are no birthday parties for each individual fish). • Asks how many pellets to feed the fish.

• Doesn't quarantine, too excited to mix new fish into the main tank.

• Mixes ALL incoming new fish without doing a quarantine

• Doesn't want to quarantine / Skips quarantine

• Tries to "negotiate" quarantine process (pls note Quarantine is protocol.)

• Cross contaminates tanks with wet hands and infected accessories.

• Doesn't know what Cycling or what Nitrogen Cycle means.

• Doesn't know what ich looks like. Just assumes all blemishes are ich without knowing

• Successfully treated ich once or twice - this is not an indicator of "experience"

• Still asking how to cure ich #GoogleIsYourFriend

• If you can't cure ich -- you're a beginner

• Still asking "how many fish can I fit in my tank"

• Doesn't disinfect tank and accessories after multiple infections & deaths

• Doesn't know how to do proper water changes (still doing 20-30% water change per week or once every month!)

• Fills up tank with all kinds of plastic decors and thick layers of substrate

• Doesn't match temperature of incoming water with outgoing water

• Doesn't know how to AGE water

• Throws in every medicine from the medicine cabinet without doing proper diagnosis

• Switches from one med to the next without completing treatment duration (negligent about drug resistance)

• Still believes the only meds for goldfish is Pimafix and Melafix

• Doesn't know the difference between Epsom Salt and Aquarium Salt

• Medicates sick fish without removing carbon media

• Doesn't know what tubercles are (thinks it's ich)

• Doesn't bother to read the Support Pages, just wants instant cure whenever there are issues, no accountability

• Feels the need to tell me about water parameters and how they tested perfect ammonia, nitrite and nitrate levels. (Experienced fishkeepers rarely or even tests water parameters anymore -- once you know your routine and you're familiar with your fish's reactions to deteriorating water conditions you should be able to determine the quality of the water in the tank without testing)

• Rinses filter media only 1x a month or 1 every 2 months

• Rinses filter media with tap water

• Doesn't understand the importance of PH

• Buys imported fish believing its SUPERIOR QUALITY because it's expensive

• Uses these lines: "But all my other fish are fine", "But the fish I bought from another seller is fine". You need to read up on the basic principles of Foreign Microorganism Exposure, Disease Transmission and Development of Anti-bodies. The science is universal. It encompasses all humans and animals.

• Keeps pointing out wen overgrowth is causing "blindness"

• Doesn't know what dropsy looks like

• Doesn't know what ammonia burn is

• Thinks green peas is the CURE for floatiness and swim bladder issues

• Keeps water temps in the 60s

• Keeps using this excuse "the goldfish was eggbound that's why it died". Doesn't know what internal eggbinding looks like

• Panics over every minor thing

• Constantly complaining and soliciting advise but whenever I put in the time to give advise - they never actually take it because - really, they just wanna COMPLAIN

• When the fish dies because of their inexperience it's not their fault.

• Labels ECR fish "inferior" when they fail to keep it alive due to inexperience

Sometimes buyers get frustrated when they miss out on a goldfish to someone else who buys it outright. My advise is this:

•Request for a shipping quote ahead of time here: LINK

•Once you have an idea of how much is shipping, then its easier to shop the Live Stream Gallery.

•If you see a goldfish you like from the show tanks first fill out the Order Form to make an official order.

•While you're waiting for me to respond to the order, send immediate payment just for the amount of the fish to PayPal eastcoastranchu@gmail.com. By doing this the goldfish is automatically RESERVED for you (unless another person pays ahead of you). We can work out the total invoice with shipping later. Here are important things to keep in mind:

•Whoever pays first gets the fish.

•Make sure you've reviewed the fish carefully on Live Stream. If you don't see the fish in the current video, it should show up on the next Live Stream or a previous video.

The shopping strategy above is your best way to get first dibs on the goldfish you want.

If you don't have a PayPal you can do a Direct Debit card payment here: LINK

• Please be patient, I work during the day and at times can only respond afterhours or late at night. I do constantly monitor orders and will try my best to reply as soon as I can.

• No additional high resolution pictures or closeup videos of the goldfish will be provided other than the recorded videos on YouTube. I put up a live stream to save time. The previous day's footage is viewable on YouTube so you can scrub through the video and have a close look at the goldfish you like.

•The water is changed daily. The tank can get cloudy during and after feeding time.

•You're seeing only a small portion of the tank that the camera lens can accommodate. This is a recirculating system that includes a 150gallon water reservoir. The reservoir water is changed EVERY NIGHT and fed back to the main tanks.

•I raise all my fish in very shallow water. It takes time for incoming fish I just added to the tank to get used to the depth, the new environment, the lights, the multiple cameras as well as a multitude of fish they are "meeting" for the first time. Some fish can get stressed. Some with big deep bodies as well as the younger baby fish will have difficulty maneuvering in the water because they're not used to deep water pressure. Some fish can take days or weeks to gradually adjust. If and when I see that they're in distress -- I'll take them out of the tank when I deem it necessary. I appreciate people's concern but please: don't panic. Rest assured there's no animal cruelty happening here.

•I'm able to control the Live Stream cameras and encoders remotely via an online app. If I'm still at work and issues occur in the tank - I'll turn off the equipment without notice and have a family member attend to the fish during emergencies.

•Lives Stream Videos are recorded and will show up on YouTube within 24hrs.

•The ECR Live Stream Channel will be offline during maintenance operations (no specific schedule).

•To view the live video feed clearly on your smartphone you must have a reliable and fast wifi connection.

•High speed connections provides a solid steady stream. ECR runs on a 940mbps fiber optic internet connection.

•While the camcorder is 4K capable, I've set the encoder output to 1080p HD since YouTube has difficulty recording 12 hours of 4K video. If you're experiencing lags or disconnects please adjust your player settings to a different resolution.

•A clogged connection (yours or mine or clogged in both directions) will affect the video quality and show pixelated video streaming or dropped frames.

Air breathing animals are used to air containing about 21 percent oxygen, whereas aquaculture is conducted in water containing less than .0001 percent oxygen (10 mg/L). With so little oxygen available in the best of conditions, it's vital that the fishkeeper understands the importance of Dissolved Oxygen (D.O.), Oxygen Measuring and Aeration Equipment.

The delicate balance of dissolved oxygen vs the rate of oxygen consumption can shift rapidly with changing environmental conditions in the water system. Lower D.O. levels will occur in the summer because the rate of oxygen consumption increases as the temperature increases. Oxygen is THE MOST IMPORTANT thing to monitor.

If the oxygen level is too high, Oxygen Supersaturation can cause gas embolism, depress metabolism and inhibit respiratory enzymes, all of which can kill fish. If the oxygen level is too low, the fish may not eat and may expend additional energy seeking oxygen. If lower yet, they can experience severe stress and, of course, death.

Air breathing animals are used to air containing about 21 percent oxygen, whereas aquaculture is conducted in water containing less than .0001 percent oxygen (10 mg/L). With so little oxygen available in the best of conditions, it's vital that the fishkeeper understands the importance of Dissolved Oxygen (D.O.), Oxygen Measuring and Aeration Equipment.

The delicate balance of dissolved oxygen vs the rate of oxygen consumption can shift rapidly with changing environmental conditions in the water system. Lower D.O. levels will occur in the summer because the rate of oxygen consumption increases as the temperature increases. Oxygen is THE MOST IMPORTANT thing to monitor.

If the oxygen level is too high, Oxygen Supersaturation can cause gas embolism, depress metabolism and inhibit respiratory enzymes, all of which can kill fish. If the oxygen level is too low, the fish may not eat and may expend additional energy seeking oxygen. If lower yet, they can experience severe stress and, of course, death.

So I purposely didn't include the ECR logo on these T-shirts when I was designing them. You might think it's a missed marketing opportunity for me. But I don't really think that. All too often stores and individuals obsessed with personal branding put out Tees emblazoned with a huge 8-inch diameter logo smack-dab right in the middle of the shirt that no one's really gonna recognize unless it's Apple or Coca Cola. It's fine if you got that logo t-shirt free at the company giveaway. But no one's ever gonna say "Wow, where'd you get that?" 🤪 Maybe you'll wear it when you're doing waterchanges or just forget it was even in your closet. So yeah. No ECR logo Tees here!

I'm positive, however, that you'll enjoy the ones I have here better. Maybe even wear it when you go to the pet store or your local Starbucks (*send pics!). The designs are still fun and fish-inspired. And yes, it comes in black and 3 other colors. But most importantly: I will only create Tees that I would like to rock. Anyway I hope you guys see one you like! To proceed please click on an ECR Tee.

Sometimes buyers get frustrated when they miss out on a goldfish to someone else who buys it outright. My advise is this:

•Request for a shipping quote ahead of time here: LINK

•Once you have an idea of how much is shipping, then its easier to shop the Live Stream Gallery.

•If you see a goldfish you like from the list, first fill out the Order Form to make an official order.

•While you're waiting for me to respond to the order, send immediate payment just for the amount of the fish to PayPal eastcoastranchu@gmail.com. By doing this the goldfish is automatically RESERVED for you (unless another person pays ahead of you). We can work out the total invoice with shipping later. Here are important things to keep in mind:

•Whoever pays first gets the fish.

•Make sure you've reviewed the fish carefully on Live Stream. If you don't see the fish in the current video, it should show up on the next Live Stream or a previous video.

Usually I'm still editing the gallery as Live Stream is happening so I can't immediately attend to the Orders but the shopping strategy above is your best way to get first dibs on the goldfish you want. I try my best to reply to orders immediately after I finish uploading all the new Live Stream photos.

If you don't have a PayPal you can do a Direct Debit card payment here: LINK

• Please be patient, I work during the day and at times can only respond afterhours or late at night.

• No additional high resolution pictures or closeup videos of the goldfish will be provided other than the photos already posted on the Gallery and the recorded videos on YouTube. I put up a live stream to save time. The previous day's footage is viewable on YouTube so you can scrub through the video and have a close look at the goldfish you like.