gold fish at the bottom have a tendency to stay in one corner
- Thread starter diane beckett
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I think some of you should read the sticky on general goldfish care, here: http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/gol...ssion/28247-general-goldfish-advice-iggy.html
You need at least 10 gallons per goldfish.
You need at least 10 gallons per goldfish.
Cooler water species are overall different than small trops regarding safe stocking rules -- as the temperature goes down, oxygen levels etc change as well. Beyond that, goldfish most definitely require more space -- compared to many regularly kept species, they are fast growing, messy fish. Think of them more along the lines of oscars than guppies for demands.
The 1"/gal. rule (suggestion) really only addresses very small tetras etc, not really any fish which grows beyond ~ 4". It is only the goldfish's hardiness which allows them to live in the conditions many well-meaning people put them in and think it's fine. Surviving and thriving are two entirely different things.
The 1"/gal. rule (suggestion) really only addresses very small tetras etc, not really any fish which grows beyond ~ 4". It is only the goldfish's hardiness which allows them to live in the conditions many well-meaning people put them in and think it's fine. Surviving and thriving are two entirely different things.
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HOW ABOUT JD, IF I HAVE 2 GOLDFISH IN A 10 GALLON TANK, HOW,S THAT SOUND BUT THE 1 IS ABOUT 2INCHES AND THE OTHER IS TINY. , DO GOLD FISH GET BIG , YA KNOW I HADE 7 GOLDFISH IN A TEN GALLON TANK, AND THEY WERE ALL STRESSED OUT, ERICTIC IN MOVEMENT, SO THAT COULD HAVE BEEN THE REASON THEY WEREN,T MOVING AROUND THE TANK, SO I TOOK 5 OUT AND NOW I HAVE 2 AND THEY SEEM 2 B DOING FINE!
DIANE BECKETT ( PENNSYLVANIA_
HOW ABOUT JD, IF I HAVE 2 GOLDFISH IN A 10 GALLON TANK, HOW,S THAT SOUND BUT THE 1 IS ABOUT 2INCHES AND THE OTHER IS TINY. , DO GOLD FISH GET BIG , YA KNOW I HADE 7 GOLDFISH IN A TEN GALLON TANK, AND THEY WERE ALL STRESSED OUT, ERICTIC IN MOVEMENT, SO THAT COULD HAVE BEEN THE REASON THEY WEREN,T MOVING AROUND THE TANK, SO I TOOK 5 OUT AND NOW I HAVE 2 AND THEY SEEM 2 B DOING FINE!
DIANE BECKETT ( PENNSYLVANIA_
For many years, I've known that Goldfish need 5 gallons each, until I was brought to MFT, I learned several new things. It was shocking to see that Goldfish need more room, so I've gone with the 20/1st-10/2nd+ rule and I share that info with the customers. Also, I've known for Goldfish to be slow growers, but now people on here are saying Goldfish grows fast.
Many information changes with time and we all learn new things.
Technically, Diane, the 10G is too small for 2 Goldfish. If I'm not mistaken, there is a Goldfish that is very small (dwarf), but I dont remember the name of it. They only reach an inch or two?
There must be more air supply in a Goldfish tank. I have 2 of 18" airstones with one air pump suitable for 30-60 gallons with two lines. Goldfish produces excessive waste and good water circulation is a must. Think of it, do you like going outside for fresh air? The same for Goldfish, needing fresh oxygen in the water.
Plus, more oxygen will be beneifical for the bacterias in the filter.
Thunder
Many information changes with time and we all learn new things.
Technically, Diane, the 10G is too small for 2 Goldfish. If I'm not mistaken, there is a Goldfish that is very small (dwarf), but I dont remember the name of it. They only reach an inch or two?
There must be more air supply in a Goldfish tank. I have 2 of 18" airstones with one air pump suitable for 30-60 gallons with two lines. Goldfish produces excessive waste and good water circulation is a must. Think of it, do you like going outside for fresh air? The same for Goldfish, needing fresh oxygen in the water.
Plus, more oxygen will be beneifical for the bacterias in the filter.
Thunder
I don't believe there is a dwarf goldfish, at least not that I have ever heard of or read about.
The way oxygen gets into the water is by surface gas exchange. That means you need good surface agitation, and bubbles in the water don't add oxygen at all. If you like the looks of them, fine, that's what they are for. It's a good idea to provide lots of extra filtration in a goldfish tank, since they produce a lot of waste. As an example, on my 55 I run a filter rated for a 70 gallon and one rated for a 60 gallon-- over double the amount the filters are recommended to be able to handle. It really helps.
The way oxygen gets into the water is by surface gas exchange. That means you need good surface agitation, and bubbles in the water don't add oxygen at all. If you like the looks of them, fine, that's what they are for. It's a good idea to provide lots of extra filtration in a goldfish tank, since they produce a lot of waste. As an example, on my 55 I run a filter rated for a 70 gallon and one rated for a 60 gallon-- over double the amount the filters are recommended to be able to handle. It really helps.