is it okay if i let my fantail stay in its one gallon tank (it looks like it has A LOT of space) for a now until it gets bigger like the size of an oranda? and even though, will it grow much slower but will survive for a long time if i keep it healthy because it has plenty of space but not a lot of space that it can swim so fast from one end to another?
2006-12-02 14:34:13 · 5 answers · asked by ? 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
a good rule for fish keeping is one gallon of water per inch of fish. Sounds like you have enough room. If not later if it gets too big you can just get a 10 gallon tank, If you can :o) I have kept goldfish in bowls doing partial water changes until I could afford a bigger tank. If money is an issue, than as long as you keep the water quality in check it is OK. If money is not an issue than yes get a bigger tank.
2006-12-02 14:37:51 · answer #1 · answered by eva diane 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I am sorry to be harsh, but this is like saying- "is it okay if i let my son stay in a closet (it looks like he has A LOT of space) for a now until he gets bigger? and even though, will he grow much slower but will survive for a long time if i keep him healthy because he has plenty of space but not a lot of space that he can run so fast from one end to another?"
Or use puppy and crate if you want.
The point is that you know the animal needs more space.
Right?
2006-12-03 00:47:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Hi again :)
How big is your fantail now? Once it hits 1,5 inches, it needs to move. What seems like a lot of space to you, is not a lot of space for a goldfish. Goldfish are poop machines, and foul up water quickly, so keep on top of your water changes. The problem with small spaces for goldfish is not that they can't swim, but that the water gets dirty, and fast. The one-inch per gallon rule is bogus, even more so with goldfish. As an adult, this fish need 20 gallons to himself.
It will grow slower, but it also will grow poorly. This is called stunting, and can affect them for life, causing them to never grow to full size, and to die much sooner. Goldfish in bowls never live very long, barely 6 months, but they can live over 15 years, even more, in a proper tank.
2006-12-02 22:38:12 · answer #3 · answered by Zoe 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It's best to keep fish in tanks that will accomodate their full size, and not place them in tanks that appear to be adequate at their size during time of purchase.
Keeping your fish "healthy" will be a lot harder if kept in that 1gal tank than if it were keeping it in a 20-40gal tank. Larger volume doesn't just offer more 'swimming space', it also plays a significant role the dilution of dissolved organic compounds and other waste products.
Generally, in the long term, small fish which grow up in larger tanks do a lot better than small fish kept in cramped conditions and later moved to larger tanks when they outgrow their accomodations.
2006-12-03 10:24:52 · answer #4 · answered by Kay B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Super agree to Zoe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-12-06 19:04:10 · answer #5 · answered by Schooling fish is my favorite 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋