What are the needs of fantail goldfish?

Question

I am thinking about getting a goldfish aquarium and I want to get fantail goldfish. I need to know what kinds of equiptment and such this variety of goldfish needs.

Answer 1

A tank no smaller then 10 gallons for each baby fish, 20+ each for when they are adults. A filter that filters the water 10x an hour, so if you got a 20 gallon tank the filter need to do at least 200 gph. A test kit that test ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and ph. And any decorations that you want to add to make the tank look better and maybe give it a place to hid if scared just make sure they are safe for the fish and the fish can't get stuck in it somehow. A good food, I use Omega One and water conditioner to remove chlorine and chloramines from tap water.

Before you actually go out and buy a fish read up on cycling a tank so your fish don't die from ammonia poising.

First off I'm not a guy and yes we all do have different views on fish keeping. I like to give my fish what they need to thrive and live their fullest, if you don't then that is your choice but I don't think you should tell others to do the same. A fantail goldfish can grow 8-12 inches long but if kept in tanks that are too small, under filtered and the water not changed often enough can cause them to stunt. It's where their outside stops growing but their insides don't and they will eventually die from it. And yes ammonia poising, you know ammonia it's that stuff that is released from fish (and all animals) and it is very toxic, especially when a fish has to live in it.

Answer 2

I hate to slam anyone, but please don't listen to btparty. People are all entitled to their own opinion, but when it comes to a fish's health it is facts that are important, not opinions, and his are all about as wrong as they can be. I don't know where he's getting his information, but he is completely off track. Anyway, before you actually purchase the fish, there is much that you need to learn and do first. Please do your research about the proper tank size, i.e., 10 gallons minimum per fish, how to cycle the water in the tank, how to test the water to make sure it is healthy for the fish, yes, ammonia levels are deadly important and do matter greatly! How to do water changes and cleaning, the proper feeding techniques and food requirements, proper filtration requirements and how to recognize and treat diseases. Once you have familiarized yourself with all of these things, then you can buy the tank. After that, you need to add the water and plants and cycle it as this link advises. During the cycling process, you need to test the water regularly and when it finally reaches its proper parameters, 0 ppm ammonia, 0 ppm nitrites and 40 or less ppm nitrates, then you can slowly add fish and only the amount that your tank can hold, i.e., if you have a 20 gallon tank, you can only have two goldfish. But, even with this size, you will need to plan on upgrading once your goldies get larger than 3-4 inches. Doing all of this first will ensure that you have happy, healthy goldfish! Good luck!

Answer 3

Honestly you don't need a huge tank for goldfish. Depending on how many you want, I say a 10 gallon should be fine. Don't worry about testing the water. Test kits are about $20-$30 and a COMPLETE WASTE for goldfish. Goldfish are pretty hardy and very inexpensive. Buy a 10gallon starter kit, which should include everything you need. Tropical flakes will be fine for the goldies. Also, ammonia posining? Is this guy serious, no offence though (everyone views fish keeping differently). Just let the tank sit overnight with the water (and conditioner), the gravel, the filter (running), and any decor. Then put the bags (with the fish in them) in the tank. Let them sit for about 20 minutes. Then use the net to fish out the fish from the bags to put in the tank. DO NOT PLACE ANY STORE WATER IN THE TANK. store water has waste and toxins in it that might cause disease among the fish.

You need for a 10gallon.
*Therometer
*Tank
*Water Conditioner
*gravel
*Gravel Vacuum
*filter (goldfish are DIRTY!)
*Net

You may want
*Decor
*heater

Any other questions. email me:)

Answer 4

I think all fish need the same thing
water, food
oh by the way, while your at the store try asking the workers at the store what that type of fish need and they will definitely know