Help with goldfish... I am new to coldwater fish..... I'm a desperate wreck, help! I'm confused????!!!!?????

Question

I know everything there is to know on tropicals, but with goldfish I'm a wreck. PLEASE HELP!!!!

I'm getting some fancy goldfish, but I need to know which are easiest and smallest, because the tank won't be that big, and I've never owned goldfish.

And will a goldfish grow to their surroundings? Like if they were in a bowl, would they grow to only like two inches, or would they keep on growing until they are too big for their bowl? Help?

So, out of all fancy goldfish, like Ryukin, and Comet, and Bubble eye, and Oranda, and Black Moor, and all those, which is smallest and easiest? And please give me a site? Answer my questions???

Answer 1

There is no doubt that this species has more varieties than any other aquarium fish. Range: Temperate Asia; introduced into all temperate parts of the world.
Size: 30 cm, breeds at about 8 cm.
Temperament: This species is suitable in the community tank.
Temperature requirements:Optimum range from 13-18ºC. Goldfish will tolerate any temperature from 4-26ºC however.
Sex difference: The fullness of a ripe female indicates her sex. Mature males will show small white tubercles on the gill plates and along the first ray of the pectoral fin when in breeding condition.

Answer 2

Fancy Goldfish need a min of 10 gl's each, the filtration needs to bigger in regards then the filters that normally come with tank set ups which are more geared for tropicals. So for a 10 gl you would need at least a filter doing 100 gph, more is better.

Moores, Ryunkins, Orandas, these get around 8-10", Moores are known for exceptionally bad eye site and many eye problems, they can damage them easily! Same goes for bbuble eye types.

Commons, Comets, Shebs can attain 14- 16" or better and should never reside in tanks with Fancy's. They need a min of 15 gls each, 20 is better. They can be safely kept in pond with koi though. And never consider a Koi, 250 gl min.,those do not belong in a AQ at all, these fish can average 36" and get up to as high as 56". Fantails and Oranda's are favorites for most folks, of the single tails, Shebs....

Fish growing to the environment is tech a myth, Pheromones the fish put off build and can cause the fish to slow there growth, stunt some, while others will just keep right on growing , there's exceptions to every rule and mother nature loves a good joke!

Try GAB......:)

Answer 3

You are right approximately fancy goldfish now not being as hardy, and maintaining them at sixty five-75F is on the whole smart. But they've been so mutated and inbred over time that they're now fairly fragile fish. Not like a hard historic pond comet besides. Goldfish can are living fairly fortunately in a pond in any temperate local weather. They can are living underneath ice for a even as in wintry weather. Thyer are in the beginning bred from wild carp in China and Japan. Those aren't tropical international locations. Sure they're extra lively while it is hotter, and quite often breed within the spring because the water warms up. But having a speedy metabolism is not all it is made out to be. I'm now not definite in which you get the 65F shortening their lifestyles? Thats round their superb temperatrue for an extended healthful lifestyles. As the water will get hotter their metabolism does broaden, however the quantity of oxygen within the water decreases, now not a healthful combination for a fish thats now not advanced for hot water. But such a lot peoples residence are heated to a few measure and so fancy goldfish are pleasant at room temperature. Ian

Answer 4

It is just a myth that fish grow to their surroundings. A fish will continue to grow to until it reaches its growth potential for that species or it will be stunted and probably die. If you have reservations about a tank being too small for a particular fish, get a bigger tank or stick with a smaller species of fish. I would go with a black moor. Shubunkin, Comet and such get pretty big. I had some in a pond that got close to nine inches.

Answer 5

it's quite a statement to say you know "everything about tropicals". I have been keeping tropical fish (fresh and saltwater) aquariums for over 20 years and I am still learning. maybe a little modesty would be a good start.
I was shocked by "Patches" claim that goldfish need "little to no" maintenance. I feel really bad for her fish.
gold fish need everything other fish need: plenty of room, a good filtration system, frequent water changes. Lying them in a bowl is not keeping a pet: it's pure cruelty. Of course they are tough, so they might survive for a wile, and they won't outgrow their environment. But they existence will be the human equivalent of living inside a container.
If you're interested in buying a fish, first try to find out (thank god for the Internet) what are their needs: how big do they grow, what other types of fish are good tank mates, what are their maintenance needs, what temperature is best, what kind of food they prefer. Then MAKE all those conditions happen before thinking about what fish to buy.

Answer 6

the smallest would probably be the black moors and the bubbleeyes, give them as large a tank as you can

Answer 7

goldfish are the easyiest to take care off. they will grow to thier surrounding yes----the best thing to do is ask at the store you are purchasing them at which would be best for your particular bowl-----just remeber to keep the bowl clean. and feed daily thats all there is to goldfish
hope this helps

Answer 8

I have a black moore and it's very easy to take care of

Answer 9

Here are a couple of links to help you:

http://www.kokosgoldfish.com/care.html

http://www.firsttankguide.net/goldfish.php

http://www.aquariumhobbyist.com/articles/Goldfish.html

Answer 10

They are all easy to take care of.Good luck.