gold fish? what set up they need are they not like tropical fish?

Question

how much are golfish and set up ?

how much for set up tropical fish?

Answer 1

About a pound or so each? They're not like tropical fish because they don't ultimately need lighting or heating, etc.

My 2 goldfish lived for 15 and 17 years respectively :o)

A decent quality food (fish flakes) from the pet shop. Not the stuff made by the same company as Whiska's.

Gravel in the tank. A few bits of "furniture" to make it interesting. I fed them once an evening.

Top Tip! - When cleaning, first pour some of the tank water into a mixing bowl. Plop the fish in. Scrub the tank out, Try to retain a bit more of the water somewhere else first. Then, when the tank is clean, two thirds refill with tap water and leave overnight to get back to room temperature before replacing the fish back in (along with the water from the bowl and the other lot you've stored elsewhere). That's because a sudden change in water temperature often kills them and hence, many peoples goldfish don't even live for a year?

Also, I used some blue solution to remove/reduce the chlorine/chemicals in the tap water.

Don't place them in direct sunlight, but give them an option. Put a plant to one side to give them shelter if they wish.

Damn, I was heartbroken when my goldfish died :(

Answer 2

The biggest difference between keeping goldfish and tropical fish is the temperature. Goldfish like cooler water, so their temperature should be kept around 65-75oF. Tropical fish like it warmer, around 76-82oF, although some like even higher. So for a tropical fish tank, you may need to get a heater, which can cost around $15-25+ in US currency, depending on the model and wattage.

Goldfish also get pretty big, so as adults, they should have around 10 gallons of water for each fish. So if you want several, you may need a large tank, and that can be more expensive.

There are tropical fish you can keep in smaller tanks (5-10 gallon, depending on the species), but you may not be able to keep many fish in a tank that size. You'd be better off to get a tank that around 20 gallon, then you can keep more, or larger tropicals. A 20 gallon kit will run around $50-$60 and would include the tank, lights, and a filter. You'd still need gravel, food, dechlorinator, a net, a gravel vacuum (for cleaning), food, and the fish. Plus a heater for tropicals.

The actual prices will depend on where you live, as some areas have higher prices than others. I'd encourage you to buy locally, because anything you buy online will have to be shipped, and that will cost even more!

Answer 3

It all depends on the fish you want, size of aquarium, etc as to how much everything will cost and whether you buy new or used.

A goldfish requires 10 gallons per fish. They prefer to have at least one other goldie with them. If you had 2 goldfish, the recommended set up would be a 20 gallon tank with a filter meant for a 30 gallon (they are MESSY eaters and put out a LOT of ammonia), sinking pellets (so they don't gulp air at the surface as they are prone to swim bladder problems). Water changes should be 25% weekly.

Tropical fish...hmmm... in the same 20 gallon tank (for comparison purposes), you would need a filter for a 20 gallon but also a heater. If you kept smaller fish (goldfish get up to 8 inches), like tetras, corydoras, dwarf gouramis, etc..you'd be able to do 20% water changes every two weeks once established.

If you're looking at tropical cichlids, a much bigger tank is required along with a really good filtration system. Bear in mind that the cheapest filters are the undergravel ones. These are not good for any tanks above 10 gallons as its now been shown that the levels of gunk under the plate can reach toxic levels.

Answer 4

Their is a difference! Their are 4 types of fish set ups..

-Tropical freshwater
-Tropical seawater
-Cold water freshwater (goldfish)
-Cold water sea water... phew!

The most common type of fish to buy is Tropical Freshwater, where you can use tap water (provided you've treated it). The essentials for this are a filter, heater, and correct ph levels.
Fish range from 99p up to £50 perhaps for rare fish!
The good thing is, these fish can look marvellous while still being cheap - the Tetra family are spectacular.
Ive taken fish hobbying for a long time now and have learnt all about the different fish, so its not only fun, but can look spectacular, and you'll learn lots! If you need any help, just say!

Answer 5

A bowl can set up 2 goldfish easily you don't need a huge tank with all the frills. Tropical fish you need a heater and a thermometer, bubbler to keep the water flowing, its more expensive.
Goldfish come in different colors and are very pretty you don't need tropical fish for the same colorful effect.
Ask the pet store owner they are the experts.

Answer 6

First thing first,you should not mix goldfish (which are cold water fish),angelfish are tropical fish and need warm temperatures of 76 degrees Fahrenheit. Second goldfish food is not good for tropical fish and tropical fish food is not good for goldfish. Also you didn't mention the size of your tank so no one can really say how many fish or what kind of fish to put in your tank.

Answer 7

first of all the only difference in setting up a coldwater tank (for goldfish) and a tropical tank (warm water) is the heater. before setting up any tank do some homework on the type of fish ur going to put in there, theres not just one type of goldfish and they grow to different sizes, have different feeding requairments etc... when u know what fish ur gonna keep always find out the size it will grow to and not the size it is in the shops. next what type of place do the fish live? try and set up ur tank (not a fish bowl) to match what it would be like in the wild. the recomended stocking levels for fish are: coldwater 2.5cm of fish to 4.55L of water and tropical is 2.5cm of fish to 4.55L of water for the first 6 months the going to 5cm to 4.55L after that. you will also need a good filter this is because fish waste and uneaten food will rot and turn in to amonia which will kill ur fish, the filter breakes down amonia with living bactria whick feed off it and turn it in to nitrite which is less harmfull but still poisionous, it is then turned in to nitrate which can be removed by u by doing a weekly water change of about 20%. when u change the water make shure u add somthing to remove the chlorine as this is poisionous to fish aswell (never change all the water in the tank because this will kill all the good bactria which is in the filter) you can get away without using an air pump for making bubbles if u make plenty of water movment on the service of the water using your filter (this is because the movment of the watter will take in oxagen so your fish will breath) as for light your tank fish dont need light to survive. but if you want to use live plants then you will need a good lighting unit and a daylight bulb. the other things u will need is a net and a good test kit to keep an eye on your water. when you set up your tank and before you add your fish you will need to cycle it this is done by setting it up asif you had fish in it and adding a pinch of fish food every 2day so that the bactria in your fild can start to work before you add your fish.

sorry it so long but its better to do things right then to set up a tank and all your fish die.
hope this helps if u need anymore help just give me a shout.
im also on skype . skeat_12345

Answer 8

I have 5 gold fish. The key to keeping your goldfish alive is making sure they have the bubble maker. It creates oxygen in the water. I feed my goldfish two to three times a day or whenever they are hoovering at the top of their tank. I feed them two pinches of food .each time. I've had my goldfish for two years now. They usually are about 50 cent each. Depening on the size tank you get will raise or decrease your money spent. I paid about 20 for my tank, 10 for my bubble and water filter, and like 5 for rocks and food. It sure beats the cost of my dog!

Answer 9

Goldfish do not need a heater, unlike tropical fish. You still need a filter because they poop alot. Tropical fish need a heater and a filter as well.

~ZTM

Answer 10

Goldfish are cheap.

Where I buy, it's 7$ for a 4 inch goldfish...

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How much money you spend really depends on what equipment you buy...

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Just call the pet store, and ask how much their equipment is and add it up.


Ps. Goldfish are the same as tropical fish, except they grow huge, and don't need a heater...