ONLY top contributors aswer this question... will 2 black moors grow to full size in a 33 gallon tank? thanks!

Question

I know, I'm an @$$hole.

I just hate getting those answers like "I don't know".

I just know top contributors wouldn't do that.

Sorry

Answer 1

I don't like you, but I will help your fish.

For gold fish it is best to have 20g of water per fish. There is plenty of room for them to grow, swim and play.

Answer 2

I'm not a top contributor but I do know a lot about goldfish. If you keep your water conditions perfect, the temperature in the mid to high 70's, feed a varied diet, and choose high quality food and replace it monthly then your goldfish will grow as big as they are going to get. If you are seeking big fish, you might want to know a little about the business of breeding and culling. If you bought the moors very small chances are they won't get very big. Growth has a lot to do with how the fry and young fish are treated and fed. IF you got small ones they were the first or so to be culled from their siblings. That means the breeder tossed those. They only keep around fish with good confirmation and superior growth. Buying them big already improves your odds the fish will get even bigger. The breeder chose to hang on to the fish longer because they saw more potential in it. Some moors will grow 10 inches or more where some others may never get over 3. It really depends on what has already happened to them and how much and often you are willing to change the water.
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Answer 3

I'll agree with palor that a 20 gallon is the smallest I would recommend for a single fish, but I generally add 10-15 gallons per additional fancy goldfish. So in my opinion a 33 gallon is great for 2 Moors.

I would also like to point out that there are people here not a top contributor and not on the top 10 list that know more about goldfish than I do. Please take the time to read all the answers and consider them all.

MM

Answer 4

Maybe. Fish grow to their full size if they are getting the right amount of food, their water quality is good, and they aren't constantly stress. Tank size is important for all of these, but isn't the end all be all. If you feed in moderation, keep the ammonia/nitrite/nitrate levels down, and keep the water below 73F 33 gallon should be enough. Just keep in mind more water gives you more wiggle room keep things in a good state.

PS- Honestly I personally think goldfish belong in a pond rather than a tank.

Answer 5

The size of a tank does not determine the overall size of the fish but rather the rate of growth.

Expended energy + nutrition = growth

The less moving around that a fish does means that the fish eats less and the rate of growth decreases.

For (2) black moors, I would go with nothing less than a 48 gallon tank.

EDIT: FYI the source of my info was from Hans A. Baensch who co-authored the Aquarium Atlas series of books Which I collected during my eight years running a LFS. The man knew more on Ichthyology than this entire site combined.

Answer 6

Black moors should be in a bigger tank....30-45gal. min. for ONE, and 15 gallons for each addional fish
Since this is tank is a small tank, the fishes growth will be "cut short" and they wont grow as big as they should, and that is not good for them
With very strong filters, you might be able to get by for a little while... but I would advise on getting a 50+gal, that way, they can grow to full size, and live a longer life :-)

If by any chance, you can find a good home for these fish, you can add smaller fish, such as danios, tetras, guppies...ect

Hope this helps, and good luck :-)

Answer 7

I am not a top contributor, but know about black moors, but I can't answer this question cause again I'm not a top contributor!

Answer 8

You know, top answerers aren't the only smart ones on here. Listen to the second guy Palor, he knows what he's talking about...

Answer 9

dude... who do you think you are??