If I have 2 goldfish in a 20 gal tank with a filter. I know they slime the tank I have had them before. I just thought maybe if I had them in a bigger tank with a filter I wouldnt have to change it as much. Is it still gonna be just as much work? Maybe it's a bad idea
2006-07-27 05:02:19 · 11 answers · asked by fluff_ball 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
30% weekly, or when your nitrates hit over 40ppm.
If you put them in a bigger tank (try a 40-gallon, though as they get bigger, depending on what kind of goldfish you have, they may need up to a pond), they will appreciate it. Always count on getting a filter that is one step up from the one designed for your tank. For example, if you get a 40-gallon tank, you'll want a filter designed for a 55 - 60-gallon tank.
With a 40-gallon tank, you will still have to do weekly water changes (at least 20%), but bigger tanks are actually easier to care for (especially when it comes to pH, ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate).
I'd personally recommend a Penguin Bio-Wheel filter. They're reasonably priced, can be found at PetSmart, and have never failed me. Every time you do a water change, you can rinse the filter media out and put it back in - it doesn't need to be completely changed out until it either shows signs of excessive wear, if your water smells (charcoal gets rid of excessive odor), or if you need to remove medication (charcoal removes medications, as well).
Good luck with your little guys!
2006-07-27 05:15:27 · answer #1 · answered by birdistasty 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They shouldn't be that much work. If you use a 5 gallon bucket and a syphon you only need to remove 1 bucket of water every week-10days. While they are small you probably won't have to do that much- just keep an eye on your water parameters.
Once they are larger you may consider getting them a 40 gallon. They should be fine for a while though.
The filter cannot remove nitrites/trates from the water- this is what will make your fish sick.
You should get a larger filter- the bio-wheel is a great suggestion. Heck you could just buy the one for the 55 now. Then you won't have to replace it if you up-grade the tank to a 40 later. A filter cannot substitute regular tank maintenance- especially with Goldies.
2006-07-27 10:03:07 · answer #2 · answered by Lynn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that goldfish are notorious for being slimmers. I wouldn't suggest giving them a bigger tank, that isn't going to work. Try getting an algae eater, that will help, and also, they have certain medicines that are at your local pet store that you can put in the water that will help the slime build up. Also, are they in a well lit area? Having them right in front of a window can cause that to happen more often and more of it. Good luck with your fish:)
2006-07-27 05:07:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get some catfish and loaches for cleaning detail between changes. Also, try a siphon-hose with an attachment for picking up and swirling the gravel. Siphon off about 1/2 the water and the gravel will be clean. Then you only need to fill up the tank from the halfway point.
2006-07-27 05:08:38 · answer #4 · answered by Irish Eyes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, Goldfish require at least 30-gallon tanks. I still think that regardless the size of the tank, a once a month water change is neccessary.
2006-07-27 11:28:01 · answer #5 · answered by NCConfederate13 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-15 10:04:58 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as the filter is big enough for the tank you should only have to change about half the water every 6 months
there some chemicals that you can buy to keep it clear
2006-07-27 05:06:57 · answer #7 · answered by ESCO 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try getting an algea eating fish to go in there with them.
also, partial water changes and a gravel vacuume are really useful and can help reduce the amounts of time you have to completely empty and scrub the thing out.
2006-07-27 05:09:48 · answer #8 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try adding live plants and get a pleco. You should do a partial water change (25-50%) once a month.
2006-07-27 14:15:54 · answer #9 · answered by j_crosser 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
twice two weeks yea
2006-07-27 05:05:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋