How many small goldfishes can I put in a 28 gallons tank?

Question

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in this tank

Answer 1

One goldfish need typically 10 gallons of water. So if you fill the 28 gallon tank full, then you can have 2, maybe 3 at a push.

See the link for basic goldfish care.

Answer 2

No, it does not be a stable theory. whilst Koi and Goldfish can co exist in a pond, they gained't stay to tell the story mutually in a 28 gallon. The Oranda by myself can grow to be 12" long and actually, in a 28 gallon, could be housed by myself.

Answer 3

I wouldn't put more than one in that. But I also advise not to keep a lone goldfish since they are social animals. A good rule to follow is 20 gallon tank for 1 goldfish and then 10 for every fish after that.

Answer 4

Dimensions 61 x 31 x 46cm/24" x 12" x 18
Overall Volume 87 l./19 gal. (22.98 US gal.)
Probable volume after allowing for substrate etc;70l./16 gal. (18 US gal.)
This tank is really too small for goldfish long term. If you want to use it to quarantine young fish it could probably support six 2" goldies for the Winter but then those fish would need a 4', 260 litre tank or moving to a pond. It could support two small fancy goldfish for a little longer but they would need upgrading in a few months.

Either look for a larger tank, and there are plenty of s/h ones at the moment as people redecorate for Xmas, or the rekord 70 is suitable for small tropical fish or for a group of white cloud mountain minnows.

Answer 5

For fancies, the rule is 20 gallons for the first fish, and 10 gallons for each fish after that.

You may be able to get away with 2 in a 28 if you pick one of the smallest breeds of goldfish, such as pearlscale or fantail. (Get fantails! They are freaking awesome!)

Goldfish are cold water fish, so you won't need that heater.

Answer 6

It depends on the kind of goldfish. The common can get up to a foot long, and so you'd only be able to have one (and even that would be a tight squeeze) unless you intend to use this tank as temporary housing while they are small.
The fancy types can get up to 6 inches long, and so the tank would house 2 full grown ones.

If you are using the tank for temporary housing, I would allow 3 gallons per inch (it's a fat, messy fish) and then minus one fish from that to allow space for growth. Be sure to adjust the number of fish in the tank as they grow.

Answer 7

Hmm probably two, but If you get three or four be prepared to buy a bigger tank soon.
I would prob get two because when they grow they are even more impressive!
I have the same size of tank and have four and now I have to look for a larger one, so to save money in the long run just two.
Have fun!

Answer 8

One, at MOST two. Fancy goldfish are the smallest type but they are still pretty big and they are poop machines.
You could go with two goldfish (and NOTHING else), and but SURE you replace 40% of the water each and every week so that the ammonia does not build up and kill them.

Also, be sure you know how to cycle your tank: http://www.worldcichlids.com/faqs/cycling.html

Answer 9

Is this like one of those "how many jelly beans in the jar" type questions?

Let me think... I think the tank that I have is a 5 gallon tank and I'm sure I could cram 1000 if I stacked them right, so I'll guess 5231.

Answer 10

10 Gal per Goldfish.

you might can squeeze 3, but you will need GOOD filtration, and make sure you do your weekly water changes.

Bio-wheels are an excellent choice of filter.