2006-06-07 19:40:16 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
how many fish a tank will hold is fiqured by the amount of waste they will produce, goldfish produce twice as much waste as other fish. You want to give 2 -3 gallons of water per every inch of the goldfish's body measuring from head to tail. Most Comet goldfish max out in size around 8 inches, fancy tailed varietys max out around 10 inches. It is always best to look at your tank not as gallons but inches, so 10 inches of fish. Also being that goldfish are a coldwater species, if your room temp water stays to warm you will have problems keeping these fish. In warmer waters goldfish are prone to fungal infections, especially the fancy tailed varietys. They are also omnivores and need a balanced diet of 50%meat and 50% veggies, which can include raw or frozen veggies such as zuchnni/broccali/squash/green peas (deshelled). You can also purchase live plants for them to munch on. Goldfish do not have a mechanizm internall that tells them they are full like we do, the will keep eating. You will want to make sure you do not overfeed your goldfish, it will lead to water quality problems. Goldfish that are kept in good water conditions can make it to their Max life span which is around 8-15 years........ Its just that most of the time they are not given the correct amount of water that is needed or the correct diet, and they end up dying from their own ammonia ridden waste.
2006-06-08 04:03:13 · answer #1 · answered by talisy77 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
One goldfish in a ten gallon tank is fatal. They need at least 50 gallons each, or a big pond.
And goldfish are actually some of the longest lived fish...they can last multiple decades if properly cared for.
2006-06-07 20:31:44 · answer #2 · answered by RabbitMage 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1 fancy goldfish in a 10 gallon is good. Make sure you cycle the tank and keep up with the water changes though.
2006-06-08 01:21:50 · answer #3 · answered by Nunya Biznis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a 10 gallon tank... you've got one goldfish in it. you will might desire to purchase numerous countless issues. buying record: *Fish Tank hood (no longer a exhibit screen properly suited) frequently value around $25-30 *you desire a 10lb bag a gravel $10-15 *filter out (Aqua clean) $20 *food $one million.50-5 *plant life (relies upon what share you purchase) *Water conditioner $5 then you definately choose to get that waiting and enable it run approximately 40 8 hours earlier you purchase the fish. you will additionally choose to deliver a water pattern out of your tank once you circulate to ascertain your water is okay on your fish.
2016-12-08 18:23:16 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No more than 2 in a ten gallon tank.
2006-06-07 19:53:30 · answer #5 · answered by cappy1388 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
General rule for goldfish:
Every inch of fish needs 2 gallons of water.
But also take into account how big they will get (most fancy goldfish get 6 inches and most comet (feeder) goldfish get 12 inches or so)
2006-06-08 19:56:34 · answer #6 · answered by Miss. Kitty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 egg shaped or 1 normal goldfish.
2006-06-08 03:46:58 · answer #7 · answered by drunkredneck45 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About 8. unfortunatley gold-fish don't have a long life-time. you will be lucky if they last a year. Good-luck!!!!!
2006-06-07 19:53:25 · answer #8 · answered by luvmydoggies4ever 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋