2006-12-01 09:38:29 · 10 answers · asked by Chris 5 in Pets ➔ Fish
Reguar goldfish should only be kept in outdoors ponds of hundreds of gallons as they can reach sizes of more than a foot in length.
Fancy goldfish can be kept in large aquariums --you'll need a minimum of 20-30 gal for one and about 10 gal for each after that. Even though they're small in the fishstore, they grow very large very quickly and have lifespans of more than 20 yrs, some more than 40. They do best in water colder than what most tropicals so they should be kept in goldfish-only tanks. They require heavy duty filtration and regular water changes because they produce more waste than most fish. They do best when fed small meals several times a day rather than single large meals. They like plenty of decor to explore and hide in but can be very rough on live plants.
They can be some of the hardiest and most entertaining of fish if you are careful not to buy sick, weak goldfish or goldfish in tanks with other sick fish.
2006-12-01 11:44:59 · answer #1 · answered by ceci9293 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You feed it when think it looks hungry.If it is at the bottom of the bowl or tank and not breathing or blinking it is dead.Also if you get a fish right away get some goldfish food if it is a goldfish.If you don't have any food feed it some bread crumbs.Put either fish marbles or rocks at the bottom of the bowl of tank.Feeding bread crumbs doesn't always work.It might cause the fish to die faster maybe in three days.That is if you feed the fish bread crumbs every morning and every night and sometimes in the afternoon when you come home from school.BE CARFUL TAKING CARE OF THE GOLDFISH I WARN YOU!
2006-12-06 11:32:54 · answer #2 · answered by Mixed-Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Goldfish are one of the easiest fish to raise. Just keep the tank clean and watch that you don't over feed them. Adjust the pH from time to time and if you are experiencing problems try melafix (tea tree natural product) to treat them.
2006-12-05 13:28:32 · answer #3 · answered by pink_jade_flower 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a gold fish that lived 7 years and the tank got knocked over by a not so sober person and I wasnt there so the fish didnt make it . there is no telling how long it would have if not for that . It got larger as we got bigger tanks .
2006-12-06 13:06:05 · answer #4 · answered by janice a 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
goldfish need cold temperature, and make sure the water has low alkaline and change the water weekly.you can find these from the aquarium handbook.
2006-12-09 03:05:33 · answer #5 · answered by BENSON O 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can drop them in a horse trough, but that depends on the species. get a tank, filter, gravel,set up any type of live aquarium plants, and provide hiding places such as caves.get a dechlorinater- I use amquell- and your set to go. feed them pellets or flakes once a day, and vary their diet every once in awhile with frozen worms from the pet store, lettuce, or other smallr fish. Algae will soon grow on the side of your aquarium but do not be alarmed, purchase an algae eater- most people say theses cant live with goldfish as they producetoo much ammonia, but mine has for 6 years-these will be fun to have in your tank but will get very large over the years.Also preform 10 - 15% water changes every few weeks.
2006-12-01 09:54:10 · answer #6 · answered by sensabosk 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋
follow your ♥ and it will all be better. only you can really choose for you. allowing someone else always leaves you second guessing.
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2006-12-05 10:56:08 · answer #7 · answered by Frost 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IN TAnk
2006-12-05 10:37:33 · answer #8 · answered by Schooling fish is my favorite 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to really tell them.
2006-12-05 16:34:49 · answer #9 · answered by yahoooo reject 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drop them in the horse trough, let them eat algae, feed them once a week in the winter. They grow big.
For me anyway
2006-12-01 09:41:16 · answer #10 · answered by Valerie 6 · 0⤊ 5⤋