I have one small one in there now.
2006-10-24 11:40:00 · 17 answers · asked by ducks fan 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
The rule of thumb is for slim bodied tropicals, not goldfish and it goes by the adult size of the fish not their baby size anyway. So if you would still like to use that rule, goldfish grow 8-12" which would mean they need 8-12 gallons.
Goldfish need a minimum of 10 gallons each, more is always better, so for that tank none can fit. If you want that fish to live even close to the 20+ years that goldfish are supposed to then I would suggest getting it a bigger tank.
2006-10-24 12:06:35 · answer #1 · answered by Nunya Biznis 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Acually no goldfish. Goldfish can get as big as 12 inches! When kept in a small tank their bodys only grow so big then they stop, the sad thing is the inturnal organs continue to grow eventually killing the poor fish. I would put a couple(4 max) neon tetras or a betta in the 2 gallon.
2006-10-24 18:56:38 · answer #2 · answered by pharfly1 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
If you think you can squeeze in as many fish as you like with no ill effects, that's because you don't know enough about fish to spot when they are stressed and unhappy. Just because the fish aren't physically hurt doesn't mean they're happy. Animals, yes this includes fish, are complex beings that need space and stimulation just like we do.
In answer to the question, the answer is none. Just because the animal survives in that space doesn't mean it's okay to do it; a human being can live in a cupboard, but it doesn't come anywhere close to satisfying their needs and requirements.
2006-10-25 04:00:30 · answer #3 · answered by Jason 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
None. None none none none NONE. Goldfish are filthy, filthy animals that produce an incredible amount of ammonia and waste. To properly keep a goldfish in a tank that size, you would have to do a water change every single day with a gravel siphon, and even then your water quality would not be fantastic. Goldfish are NOT bowlfish. They are also rather delicate, and they need cool water (65 degrees is ideal).
2006-10-24 22:35:17 · answer #4 · answered by Sakai Michiba 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
none! goldfish, even teeny tiny feeder goldfish need at least ten gallons of water each... the "rule of thumb" as stated abouve is for tropical fish, and it is for every one inch of fish, per gallon... but goldfish are really dirty and produce alot of waste... if you want to keep them healthy & happy, they need at least 10 gallons each...
2006-10-24 19:19:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
The rule is one fish per gallon. So ideally you can have 2 of them. But if they are small.. what the hekk have 3.
2006-10-25 10:02:59 · answer #6 · answered by oops1388 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
goldfish are larger bodied fish and produce a lot of waste. For tropical fish it is 1" of fish per gallon. for goldfish, it is 2" of fish per gallon. Meaning, if your fish gets bigger than an inch, he is already too big for the aquarium.
2006-10-24 19:12:05 · answer #7 · answered by Jamie J 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
NONE those little comet/feeder goldfish can grow 9+inches, mine are 7 inches now.
Good article on your question.
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art3503.asp
2006-10-25 10:57:45 · answer #8 · answered by tikitiki 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Goldfish have no stomachs, so you want to be very careful putting to many in a small space as their food passes right through them and produces allot of ammonia, which will cause a great deal of cloudiness and cleaning on your behalf.(NO FUN!)
For your tank for starters, 2 small, no more, they also grow fast so you will have some time to upgrade to a larger tank, possibly a ten soon!
Feed them sparingly once a day to help keep ammonia levels down.
Enjoy!
2006-10-24 18:51:24 · answer #9 · answered by ******************** 2 · 0⤊ 6⤋
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2006-10-24 18:43:08 · answer #10 · answered by kody 2 · 0⤊ 7⤋