I'm getting a larger tank, but how big should I go? It's taken a lot of work to keep him healthy in such a small tank. will he adjust o.k.?
2006-12-16 16:32:46 · 13 answers · asked by cally 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
It really depends on what kind of goldfish he is - some of them get to be 10 inches! If you're not sure, your best bet is to go as big as you possibly can, at least a 30-gallon tank (but bigger is better).
Keep in mind, larger tanks are actually easier to maintain than smaller tanks (once you get through the initial nitrogen cycle). Just make sure you have enough filtration, and keep up on your weekly water changes to combat nitrates.
If you can, after you get the tank, cycle it fishlessly (see the source link for more information on cycling, both with fish and without). After it's cycled, you can put your little guy in there, and he should adjust relatively quickly. Just make sure you have hiding spots for him to feel comfortable.
He'll thank you for the larger and healthier environment.
2006-12-16 18:16:40 · answer #1 · answered by birdistasty 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
actual a fancy goldfish require 20+ for the first fish and 10+ for the subsequent. Comets require seventy 5+ for the first and 30-fifty 5+ for the further fish. They require large tanks because they're large turning out to be fish. Fancy get 6-8 inches at the same time as comets get 12-18+ inches lengthy. additionally they are rather messy fish and a smaller tank will stunt their advance. they'd supply up turning out to be on the exterior yet their organs will proceed to strengthen causing a very painful lack of lifestyles. Goldfish could stay to be about 2 many years previous. In a small tank or bowl they're going to be fortunate to stay over a pair months. once you've a smaller tank you want to be doing water adjustments each and every couple of days inspite of a filter out. in case you won't be able to do you may go back the fish and get a betta if the tank is 5 or more beneficial gallons. If smaller you won't be able to keep fish.
2016-11-26 23:41:56 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would get either a 29 or 30 gallon tank if it is a fancy and I would build a pond if it is a single tailed fish. If you get a tank then you should just move the filter that's on his tank now over to the new tank so you don't have to cycle it since most of the beneficial bacteria that keep the tank cycled lives in the filter, you can also move the gravel over too with more of the BB.
2006-12-17 03:11:54 · answer #3 · answered by Nunya Biznis 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My goldfish grew to 8 inches, including his fan tail. He died at 14 years of age. He was very content in a 30 gallon Hex tank, mind you he was alone. If yours is alone alone I think a 30 gallon will be fine. The bigger you go, the happier he will be though!
Bigger tank means you can do more with it afterwards. With one fish, will be almost effortless to maintain. .
2006-12-17 01:56:59 · answer #4 · answered by theLittleSneakyMpanga 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's definately too big for the 10 gallon tank. Make sure you get the water balances and temps "right" and your fish should be ok.
I would get a 30 gallon tank....at least.
2006-12-16 16:42:29 · answer #5 · answered by redneckgardendiva 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Get a bigger tank because your fish needs a big environment to live a long and happy life.
2006-12-17 01:05:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think a 20gal would be fine for 1 or 2 fish that size. I've got 5 in a 55gal tank. The person at the pet store said that a common goldfish would only get about 6 inches long. When we upgraded from a 10gal to the 55gal(only had 2 in the 10gal) They whent crazy, they loved the room. buy aquarium salt and a water ph test kit, salt helps their stress level from moving them, keep the ph balance right you'll have no problems.
2006-12-16 16:44:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
20 gl will only do untill he gets bigger honnestly a good idea is about 2 gal for every inch of shish and thats if you skimping on it unlike what many people think they do not grow to their saroundings it only slows their growth keep everthing well filtered and gravel vac about once a week and he showl be great also you might whant to make sure the new tanks is totaly ready and stable before putting him in it
2006-12-16 17:48:00 · answer #8 · answered by lilgraver 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes the average size that gold fish will get in the future will be 18 to 32 inchs in size ...Just keep the water clean.
2006-12-16 16:36:08 · answer #9 · answered by DR.Frankie 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
goldfish don't grow to 18"...she's thinking of a koi.
10" max for aquarium fish.
get whatever you can afford... 29 gallons are cheap these day.
you can add a friend or 2.
remember to let the new aquarium cycle for a week or 2 before adding the fishes.
2006-12-16 18:30:45 · answer #10 · answered by professorminh 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋