What accessories are best to put in a goldfishes fish tank to keep them entertained? I have plants but nothing else. Is that enough? Do they like hiding in toy shipwrecks etc?
2007-03-11 00:52:57 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
Most of the decorations are for the owner's benefit more than the fish's. They'll tear up live plants - they may eat them as well.
No matter what I put in the tank, mine have always seemed to like entertaining themselves by mouthing the gravel more than anything I added!
Just be careful that whatever you add, there are no sharp edges or rough spots. They like to "mouth" objects and will run into/against them when they get moving around at a good pace.
2007-03-11 09:44:19 · answer #1 · answered by copperhead 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most fish are egg layers. But, if you do get a livebearer get at least 2 females for each male. If there are babies, if you don't seperate them they will more than likely turn into fish food and you won't have to worry too much about them. If you want the fry, check with some aquarium shops. Some will take them from you. I would go for the 10 gal tank as they are much easier to maintain. Sounds crazy, but it is much easier to cycle. As for what type of fish, thats up to you. There is quite a variety out there. Just find a store that specializes in aquariums and look for community fish. Most all in that category go well together. In a 10 gal tank don't get anymore than 8 one inch fish. General rule of thumb is 1 inch of fish per gallon of water. Goldfish are very different and if you get one I would say no more than 2 small ones in a 10 gal tank. Do some internet research on cycling an aquarium or ask for some advise at the aquarium shop. Good Luck
2016-03-29 00:00:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try finding cave like (or shipwrecks) accessories that have a large empty inside for them to hide in... make sure that they can fit, though.
2007-03-11 01:00:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well when i had fish i was scared to put in plastic plants(i thought they would be cut) so i like the little bridges and skeletons
2007-03-11 04:41:30 · answer #4 · answered by F.N.G.M. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like the ship wrecks, the water fall is cool too, "Loaches" like to hide in them.
2007-03-11 00:57:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A Piranha will keep them entertained .... and fit.
2007-03-11 01:03:10 · answer #6 · answered by rumplestiltskin12357 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
little rocks, and rubber plants and other things you can find in the pet store.
2007-03-11 01:46:59 · answer #7 · answered by BlueRose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go shipwreck!
2007-03-11 03:08:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you cant go wrong with a plastic castle =]
2007-03-11 01:17:01 · answer #9 · answered by xanthonyxmassacrex 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Filter. they will enjoy a filter more than anything if you don't have one.
2007-03-11 03:34:08 · answer #10 · answered by something_fishy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋