I have a 5 gallon tank and I have 2 goldfish in it. I put this rock, gravel thing in it so I don't have to worry about ammonia. Is my tank still too small? Also can I put some other fish in it... or snails? If yes then what kind..?
2007-04-02 14:58:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
I know of all the risks... I've had 'em 3 years and all this time they were in a 1 gallon... all this time I thought it was ok ( the pet store told me) This is temporary though I am trying to sell them and get other fish, so what fish should I get?
2007-04-02 16:32:22 · update #1
I would get a betta for your tank once you get rid of the goldfish .A 5 gallon tank is a great home for a betta,that is what I have in mine.You could also put a few smaller tetras like neon's or glow lites.
2007-04-03 03:41:30 · answer #1 · answered by Jackp1ne 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi Pauline, I recommend a minimum of a 20 gallon tank for a beginner due to the following reason.
1. A 5 gallon tank would require you to clean your tank at least once a week due to spoiled food and fish dirt's. A 20 gallon tank with proper filter would take you a month before you clean it.
2. Due to frequent cleaning a 5 gallon tank would not be able to keep good bacteria in your tank which is help-full to your fish.
3. As a beginner you would have no more space to add new fish to your 5 gallon tank. A 20 gallon tank can accommodate 8 to 10 fish depending on the species.
Thanks hope this is helpful to you.
2007-04-02 22:22:42 · answer #2 · answered by ivan s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, no matter how good the water quality is, your tank is much to small for even one adult goldfish. They may be ok for a month or so, but will quickly out grow that 5 gallon tank. An adult fancy goldfish needs 15-20 gallons to be comfortable and an adult common goldfish needs far more than that. Unless you are getting a much, much larger tank in the very near future, you need to return those two and get fish that will stay comfortable in a 5 gallon even when adults.
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2007-04-02 22:12:50 · answer #3 · answered by magicman116 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your tank is not OK for a long term situation. Goldfish grow to be very big and they are rather messy fish. You will need a larger aquarium and a very good filter. Do NOT add any more fish.
You ALWAYS need to worry about ammonia.
2007-04-02 22:24:37 · answer #4 · answered by Brian B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have said this so many times... fantail goldfish will grow to be 8 inches, and the single-tailed will grow to be 16 inches...so yes it's far too small. but hey did you ever wonder why fish never live long in fish bowls?... and a rock thing for the ammonia? i've never heard of that...
2007-04-02 22:02:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
ur tank is way too small for even one gold fish.
u already have two.
u cannot keep anything else.
infact u need to take out one of em.
its a miracle.
u can get small color ful tropical fishes like the neon tetras and guppies.
2007-04-02 23:25:10 · answer #6 · answered by rose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋