I have two goldfish in a about 50 gallon aquarium how big will they grow?
I will do all the factors such as good water conditions, varied diet etc.
2007-02-19 23:53:55 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
Fancies get between 8-12 inches long. The largest on record is Bruce who got 15 inches but it's not that common. Here is a link with a pic, http://www.goldfishconnection.com/articles/details.php?articleId=46&parentId=2
Single tails can grow to be 12-18 inches.
2007-02-20 00:34:56 · answer #1 · answered by Nunya Biznis 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Fancy goldfish, common goldfish, and koi are 3 different types of fish. They are all types of carp, but have different needs. Fancy goldfish usually grow round and not quite as long, maybe 6-10 inches and as big around as a softball. Common Goldfish get about 10-12 inches long, but can get bigger (there are some in lake tahoe right now that are 18+ inches). Koi can easily reach 3+ feet long and live for hundreds of years. (The oldest Koi was 226 years old)
2016-05-23 22:17:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The size of a tank will limit the growth rate of the fish in it. This is due to the hormones fish release into their water stunting the growth of other fish (and themselves). Frequent part water changes (20% weekly or fortnightly) will reduce the build up of this and let the fish grow unhindered.
Food should be given a little at a time no more than twice a day. As long as they have eaten it all within 5 minutes. Any remaining food is unlikely to be eaten and will therefore clog up the filters and make your tank dirty. Treats such as blood worms, Daphnia and Tuibifex worms are good and will ensure they have the correct nutirition.
2007-02-20 00:59:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The average is 12 inches for commons, 8 for fancies. But both types can potentially double that. I've got a 12 inch oranda.
2007-02-20 01:19:24 · answer #4 · answered by bzzflygirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can grow to be up to 18 inches, depending on what variety they are. In a tank the size of that, they will be huge!
2007-02-23 04:12:45 · answer #5 · answered by Icewomanblockstheshot 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
goldfish can grow up to 10inch + ihave three in my pond 5inch when i bought them 25 years ago now over 10inch feed on flake in summer sticks in winter some even change colour they even take food from fingers.
len / fife scotland
2007-02-20 05:07:35 · answer #6 · answered by leonard.epearce@btinternet.com 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your not going to catch me with that question RICHARD. They will grow as big as each other in that size tank.
2007-02-20 05:04:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
common (long bodied) = 12-14"
fancy (weird growths etc) = 8-10"
2007-02-19 23:56:43 · answer #8 · answered by catx 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
goldfish can grow up to a foot long...honestly u ppl amaze on how noobish u can b
2007-02-20 00:39:21 · answer #9 · answered by =Matt= 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
approx 6 inches they grow in accord to the environment
2007-02-20 00:07:31 · answer #10 · answered by zion 3 · 0⤊ 5⤋