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15 gallon Tank? how many goldfishiess can i fit?
well. im actually not sure if its 15 gallons.
but majority of ppl here say it is.
cause its...
2 feet across. 1 foot back& 1 foot up.
so how many litle goldfishies can i fit!

2007-02-21 08:01:56 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets Fish

8 answers

Yep, that's 15 gallons, and you can fit one goldfish in it.
There's no such thing as a "little" goldfish. A little one is just a baby, and goldfish grow into big, fat, waste producing poop machines. 15 gallons is enough for one adult fancy goldfish, but if you want any more or any bigger goldfish (like comets, commons, koi, shubunkins) you will need a larger tank.

I suggest you get some smaller fish, like platies, tetras and dwarf gouramis, to stock your tank :)

2007-02-21 08:19:06 · answer #1 · answered by Zoe 6 · 3 1

You need at least 20 gallons for 1 goldfish, even that is pushing the limits, sorry. Goldfish get too big. Yea, that sounds like about 15 gallons. Keep in mind that is 15 gallons measured from the outside of the glass with no decor. So when you account for the width of the glass, plus gravel, decor, and fish, which will all displace water, you are really closer to 11-12 gallons.

2007-02-21 16:09:06 · answer #2 · answered by fish guy 5 · 4 0

"if your filter creates enough of a flow that there are little air bubbles where he water pours in then you don't need an aerator, however it won't hurt if you get one, plus they look pretty neat and some fish like playing in them. lol

your tank is about 15gallons, a little tight for two goldfish, but if your filter is good and you monitor the levels of ammonia, nitrate, nitrite, pH, you should be fine. get a test kit for these if you don't have on already.

*edit*
I have the same tank as you do, and I have a 10 gallon, your's is a 15gallon tank, not a 10gallon."

from my other answer to your question. I have answered each of your questions, and each time I have answered them fully. 15 gallons is tight for two goldfish, they should have double that (30gallons) but it can be done if you monitor the levels of nitrate, nitrites, and ammonia very closely and do partial water changes as needed. but eventually you'll need to get them a 30gallon.

if you are keeping the 15gallon and not getting any bigger tanks I suggest only one goldfish. it's going to be a bit tight once the goldfish is full grown, but much better than cramming 2 into the tank.

even better idea would be to get TROPICAL fish. they are better suited for a 15gallon.

2007-02-21 16:23:06 · answer #3 · answered by Kylie Anne 7 · 3 1

I had a 15 gallon tank when I was small and 2 goldfish fitted!THey were the best fishes ever!

2007-02-21 17:09:04 · answer #4 · answered by d я э э α ☆ 2 · 0 2

The general rule for fish is 1 inch of fish per gallon. To determine how many you can have in your tank find out how big the fish you want will be at their FULL SIZE, then how many gallons you have in your tank.

2007-02-21 16:41:02 · answer #5 · answered by shadowsthathunt 6 · 0 1

my friend has only 3 gold fish in a 30 gal tank. they can grow quite big.

2007-02-21 16:15:49 · answer #6 · answered by Brad 3 · 3 0

About 5 would fit nicely.

2007-02-21 16:04:41 · answer #7 · answered by allyalexmch 6 · 0 6

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2007-02-21 16:06:13 · answer #8 · answered by PURE REPUBLICAN 3 · 0 5

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