I have two common gold fish(6 in toghter) a fantail(2 in) and a algea eater(2in.) Ihave a light, heater, and filter(penguin150 biowheel. Can I add a rubber lip pleco?
2007-01-27 01:58:14 · 7 answers · asked by Dr. dope 4 in Pets ➔ Fish
It's a little tight, but you've definitely got the right species for a small tank. There might not be enough naturally occuring algae so make sure you use pleco tablets. Also, goldfish are extremely dirty fish, so be careful what goes in with them
2007-01-27 02:03:27 · answer #1 · answered by The Smuggler 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
You really should not add any more fish. Your common goldfish have not finished growing. Not sure what kind of algae eater you have but chances are it isn't done growing either. You are already at 10 inches of fish. With the water displacement from the gravel and any decorations, you are over maxed. If you do go ahead with your pleco, you may want to watch your nitrates. Goldfish are very "wastefull". Your tank may need to be cleaned much more often. a 25% water change once a week, with major attention paid on cleaning the gravel and filter.
2007-01-27 10:42:46 · answer #2 · answered by danielle Z 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No, you can't add anything, your tank is already very over stocked.
Common goldfish need a minimum of 20 gallons each when babies and 50+ when adults, ponds are better though. Fancy goldfish, like your fantail, need a minimum of 10 gallons each when babies and 20+ when adults. I don't know what type of algae eater you have but a 10 gallon is probably also too small for that. Either return the fish or get a very large tank.
2007-01-27 10:03:35 · answer #3 · answered by Nunya Biznis 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like your already maxed out. Goldfish produce much more waste then tropical fish, such as mollys, swords, tetras. You already listed you have a 2inch algae eater, is your tank still having alot of aglae growth? Consider some algae destroyer tabs. If your just wanting the pleco cause you like the fish...you may want to consider a larger tank, or getting rid of the goldfish and getting some other tropical community fish.
2007-01-27 10:10:59 · answer #4 · answered by intense 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No, you have too many fish in there already. You should judge 1 inch of full grown fish per gallon of water. Your fishes total length plus that of the pleco takes it well over the 10" limit.
2007-01-27 11:18:03 · answer #5 · answered by huggz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No! Your tank its way over crowded. Your tank was full when you put one goldfish in it. You really want to think about upgrading the size of your tank. Otherwise the ammonia from the goldfish is going to start to take a toll.
2007-01-27 10:22:09 · answer #6 · answered by x0xsimplyirresistiblexox 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
i dont recommend it, that tank is packed.
2007-01-27 10:07:23 · answer #7 · answered by powneverforgotten 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋