I have a couple of goldfish at the moment and want to get them some friends, but dont want to overcrowd them
2006-10-04 11:02:21 · 13 answers · asked by toots 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
they are only an inch and a half at the moment, kids want them to have some buddies !
2006-10-04 11:11:28 · update #1
They will grow rather rapidly (especially if you keep the water clean and don't overfeed). Many goldfish can be rather aggressive to other fish and adding other types is not recommended. Why not add a couple of large apple or mystery snails? They won't add to the bio-load of your tank and will help keep it clean. If there isn't enough algae for them you can attach some vegetable to a rock with a rubber band for them to eat.
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2006-10-05 04:22:39 · answer #1 · answered by iceni 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One thing to be aware of is that Cold Water Fish Stocking levels are different to tropical, you can not stock as many Cold water fish in that tank as you could Tropical. Also what type of substrate have you got ? Are they fancy Goldfish ? what filtration are you using ?
For Socking level Guide Go to:
www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/tanks-uk.htm
There are lots of different fish that could go into a cold water set up, but be aware that most grow to quite a large size, I would recommend
white cloud mountain minnows (from china) a fish about 4cm long that is pretty and lively and as Long as your goldfish aren't long finned variety they will get on.
As a good start you could read a few copies of a fishkeeping magazines or lend some books from your local library
2006-10-04 11:27:18 · answer #2 · answered by animpalways 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's best to stick to 1 per litre but only get 2 or 3 at a time, if you introduce too many at once they could all die from stress. also check the tank you buy them from, healthy fish should all be active with their top fins upright and in tact. any white spots or fluffy bits on the fins or bodies could be diseased. Happy fishing!
2006-10-04 11:31:32 · answer #3 · answered by Nicola C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello Toots
I have 3 in mine, i am not sure but i think 4 would be plenty. Be careful and make sure you go to the same place you bought your other fish from and get them from the same tank too. Fish from another tank may carry white spot
2006-10-05 01:32:38 · answer #4 · answered by chass_lee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
5 may be too small a quantity for neon tetras. they're training fish and choose 6 or greater. same could flow with the corydoras. i think of this is going to likely be a staggering tank nonetheless.. all very staggering fish!
2016-10-18 12:11:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The usual amont of fish/litre is 1
Think of this whenever you go to the carnival and win a goldfish, 1 fish per litre.
So, if you want a really good tank of fish without overcrowding then i would get anything up to 48 goldfish.
Footnote...
I would strongly advise that if you do get 48 goldfish, remember to take them ALL out of the carnival bags before placing them in the tank.
P.S well done on winning 48 Goldfish ! ! !
2006-10-04 11:15:23 · answer #6 · answered by kevinmonaghan1977 3 · 0⤊ 5⤋
Rule of thumb says 1 in per 2 liter . that is one inch from head to base of tail , not tip of tail.
Gold fish grow to fit whatever they are in so they can't be counted on to stay one size.
So to give room and Fun 6-7 1 in GF would be fine.
2006-10-04 11:25:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
the general rule is 1 in (length) of fish for every 1 gallon of water.
2006-10-04 11:23:53 · answer #8 · answered by sea_of_pain3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One one inch fish per gallon of aquarium water (3.8 litres per gallon) for tropical fish. One one inch fish per two gallons for goldfish.
2006-10-04 12:10:41 · answer #9 · answered by Robin 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
get only 2 more
2006-10-04 11:04:23 · answer #10 · answered by 1sun3jaguars 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋