I just got a verry small moore I think that is how you spell it anyway,I feed it 2 different kindes of food which are wardly sinking pellets and tetra flakes.Its tank budies are 2 commet goldfish.They are in a 10 gallon tank.I have a filter some rockes and 3 real sea shels.Ther is also a hood and a light.I hope that is enogh for you to decide and since I am a begginer at fish keeping can you tell me some things I should remeber in taking care of goldfish I would really like if you could.
2007-03-25 12:49:57 · 9 answers · asked by Hadeel 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
You have way too many fish in that 10 gallon. If they aren't fully mature, you could get away with a 29, once they get big, you will need more like a 55.
2007-03-25 13:35:32 · answer #1 · answered by something_fishy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are gonna want a bigger tank. Did you know goldfish can get a foot long? The rule I usually use is 20 gallons for the first, then add 10 gallons for each other one. So you want at least a 40, but I strongly recommend a 55.
2007-03-25 13:07:56 · answer #2 · answered by Skittles 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you will need at least a ten gallon tank per goldfish! from what i have seen the moores are mean fish. i had one in a ten gallon but he killed the other fantail.. actually made it starve, but i had one before that in a 5 gall with 2 others and he killed them in less then a week. get at least a 29 and watch the moore, u may have to return him or you could just keep him in the ten gallon tank. im starting a 29 gallon right now for 2 comets.
2007-03-25 16:45:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Moors prefer tropical temp water about 78-80 degrees but goldfish prefer colder water.
You should be using an undergravel filter in your tank and change about 20 percent of the water every week.
2007-03-25 13:15:11 · answer #4 · answered by duwbryd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well thats basicly what I have except I have 14 fish including 2 comet tails and a fancy goldfish and a 50 gal. tank but I am also A begginer you might want an algae eater but make sure to get a small tropical one that says begginer and community (on petsmart labels) email me for all the information I got (I researched alot!) at :sugey7394@yahoo
2007-03-25 13:01:05 · answer #5 · answered by suggie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i recomend upgrading to a bigger tank, at least 20 gallon and if you need a less expensive tank get a 15. what temp is the tank, temprature can effect the life of fish. get a tank thermo and a tank heater. Get a good filter not those cheap filters or your tank will get dirty
2007-03-25 13:03:01 · answer #6 · answered by FishFreak95 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ensure you use tapsafe in the water. Half change once a fortnight. with tapsafed water.
When you clean the filter element use old tank water not tap water. (It keeps the GOOD bacteria alive)
That said it sounds like you are doing fine
2007-03-25 13:22:16 · answer #7 · answered by Dreamweaver 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you are doing fine with them. You might consider buying a cheap, live, aquarium plant once a month for them to nibble on. Goldfish are vegetarians and fresh plants are a nice treat. If you can find it, duckweed is like candy to them...but I haven't seen it in a store in years...it looks like little lilypads and floats on the water.
2007-03-25 12:54:44 · answer #8 · answered by Shalvia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im alao a beginner but my granny has had fish since i was a baby & my answer is you need a bigger tank and if you want fish other than goldfish you need a heater but other than that sounds good
2007-03-25 12:55:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋