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jade71301 · 06-01-2007, 07:53 PM

I Had gold fish almost all my life and it is not true that they can't live long lives in a fish bowl. I had two goldfish in a fish bowl and one lived 5 years and the other 7 years. Plus I waited until the water was so cloudy you could hardly see them to change the water and they lived that long. Now hoping my betta fish will live as long but of course with more water changes.

Brinny-chan · 06-05-2007, 11:08 AM

Sorry, but that's like owning a horse and bragging that you kept it alive for 5 years in bad conditions when they're supposed to live 20-30.

We should always have the health and well-being of the animal on the top of our priority list.

mrmoog · 08-17-2007, 04:51 AM

To true......i have just got my son a small tank for some cold water fish but not sure what to get??? And to be honest im a bit sad after reading this thread ha ha ha

cdgilbert · 03-04-2008, 12:30 PM

I know goldfish can survive in cold or room temp water; but mine "seem" to do better if I do run a heater and keep temp around 75-76 F. This seems to help keep disease away! (I had a nasty bout with anchor worms at one time)...

Edit: I have 4 goldfish in a 55 gallon tank.

Iggy do you also recommend a 0.03 salt mixture? How important is a little salt to goldfish? Thanks!

NeedForSpeed3685 · 03-04-2008, 05:49 PM

My fantail 4" goldfish thrives in 74-76* F temperatures. Sure this is around room temperature, but I keep a 50 watt heater in there turned down real low to help regulate the evening drop in temperature the tank is prone to.

TMony · 11-23-2008, 06:28 PM

Aquarium salt is widely used to help prevent illness as well as treating different diseases. Salts are widely used because they have so many benefits compared to using medications. I use the salt level test in my Master freshwater pond test kit to guide the amount of salt added. You would add less if you have live plants, but the test gives great directions and guidelines on how much to add. Very beneficial to your fish IMO.

Examples:

* Salt will not harm your filters
* It is cheap to use
* It does not cause any harm to the person administering it
* It is not harmful to the majority of fish species
* It will not send a sick fish over the edge
* It quickly eliminates 7 out of 9 parasites

waecky · 04-21-2009, 02:08 PM

can swordtails join the goldfish clan?

waecky · 04-21-2009, 02:09 PM

can swordtails join the goldfish clan?

homebunnyj · 04-21-2009, 05:54 PM

No.

Goldfish are coldwater fish... as are koi and carp. Black moors are a type of goldfish.

Swordtails, as well as mollies and guppies, are all tropical fish.

Google 'goldfish tankmates' to determine proper tankmates for goldfish such as black moors.

06-01-2007, 07:53 PM	#31 (permalink)
jade71301 Little Fish Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 258	I Had gold fish almost all my life and it is not true that they can't live long lives in a fish bowl. I had two goldfish in a fish bowl and one lived 5 years and the other 7 years. Plus I waited until the water was so cloudy you could hardly see them to change the water and they lived that long. Now hoping my betta fish will live as long but of course with more water changes. __________________ 10 Gallon tank with: 1 male sword platies (jaws) 2 corydoras 1 pleco 1 Crown tail betta (Spike) in a 1 gal tank

06-05-2007, 11:08 AM	#32 (permalink)
Brinny-chan Little Fish Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NS, Canada Posts: 261	Sorry, but that's like owning a horse and bragging that you kept it alive for 5 years in bad conditions when they're supposed to live 20-30. We should always have the health and well-being of the animal on the top of our priority list. __________________ Don't let my dragons die! Click please

08-17-2007, 04:51 AM	#33 (permalink)
mrmoog Little Fish Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Glasgow/Scotland Posts: 105	To true......i have just got my son a small tank for some cold water fish but not sure what to get??? And to be honest im a bit sad after reading this thread ha ha ha __________________ Just new but lovin it 27.5 gl UK 33 gl US 2 x Zebra Danios 2 x Pearl Danios 8 x Neon Tetras 1 x Male Guppies 1 x Male Beta 2 x Opaline Gourami 4 x Platies 1 x Pleco 2 x Japenese Shrimp??

03-04-2008, 12:30 PM	#34 (permalink)
cdgilbert Teenie Weenie Fish Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2	I know goldfish can survive in cold or room temp water; but mine "seem" to do better if I do run a heater and keep temp around 75-76 F. This seems to help keep disease away! (I had a nasty bout with anchor worms at one time)... Edit: I have 4 goldfish in a 55 gallon tank. Iggy do you also recommend a 0.03 salt mixture? How important is a little salt to goldfish? Thanks! Last edited by cdgilbert; 03-04-2008 at 12:33 PM.. Reason: more info:

03-04-2008, 05:49 PM	#35 (permalink)
NeedForSpeed3685 Teenie Weenie Fish Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 7	My fantail 4" goldfish thrives in 74-76* F temperatures. Sure this is around room temperature, but I keep a 50 watt heater in there turned down real low to help regulate the evening drop in temperature the tank is prone to. __________________

11-23-2008, 06:28 PM	#36 (permalink)
TMony Medium Fish Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 400	Aquarium salt is widely used to help prevent illness as well as treating different diseases. Salts are widely used because they have so many benefits compared to using medications. I use the salt level test in my Master freshwater pond test kit to guide the amount of salt added. You would add less if you have live plants, but the test gives great directions and guidelines on how much to add. Very beneficial to your fish IMO. Examples: * Salt will not harm your filters * It is cheap to use * It does not cause any harm to the person administering it * It is not harmful to the majority of fish species * It will not send a sick fish over the edge * It quickly eliminates 7 out of 9 parasites

04-21-2009, 02:08 PM	#37 (permalink)
waecky Teenie Weenie Fish Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 8	swordtails? can swordtails join the goldfish clan?

04-21-2009, 02:09 PM	#38 (permalink)
waecky Teenie Weenie Fish Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 8	swordtails? can swordtails join the goldfish clan?

04-21-2009, 05:54 PM	#39 (permalink)
homebunnyj Super Fish Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Western NC Posts: 1,299	No. Goldfish are coldwater fish... as are koi and carp. Black moors are a type of goldfish. Swordtails, as well as mollies and guppies, are all tropical fish. Google 'goldfish tankmates' to determine proper tankmates for goldfish such as black moors. __________________ Judy Down to 3 tanks... from 7!! 29g: 3 goldfish (temporary)... thinking of convicts instead 55g: 12 glowlight tetras, 3 yoyo loaches (planning for another school of tetras, some more yoyo's, and maybe a pair of rams... any suggestions?) 2g: 3 guppies waiting for a bigger home and a few more buddies