small goldfish problem?

Question

i have a 10 gallon tank. i am planning to put 4 small 1-inch goldfish. when the fish get bigger(say 2 inches) i will buy a bigger tank. for the time being like about 2 years can i keep the 4 small goldfish in this tank. what are my consequences. 10 gallon with only 4 small goldfish, no other fish

Answer 1

It will take less than 2 years for your fish to out grow a 10 gallon tank. I would sugegst something around 6-9 months would be the maximum you can hope for before needing the new tank.

The consequences of not moving them before they outgrow the tank would be stunting. Stunting is caused when fish are kept in a container too small for their adult size and will result in among other things, early death of the fsih, bent spines, internal organ damage and one would assume a considerable amount of pain.

MM

Answer 2

More than likely they will get to be about 2 inches in one year if not less the ratio for fish is about 1 inch per gallon of water but i done see any problems so far you might want to go to a garage sale and get a bigger tank to start off with to avoid that problem later on not that goldfish don't mind that much company you probably be fine for about a year but if you can get a bigger tank now tat is the best option.

Answer 3

Hi, The thing is that Goldfish grow pretty quickly. If you are taking care of them correctly. They will most likely out grow a 10 gallon tank in a few months. So why not put them in a bigger tank now? That way they will not need to be move later on.

Answer 4

My goldfish grew one inch in three months, so I doubt two years will work. I had three goldfish in a 10 gallon tank temporarily because of a problem with their 50 gallon, and I had to change the water every day to keep down the ammonia. Two were one to two inches, one was three inches. I doubt you can keep for younger goldfish in a 10 very long, can you start with a 20?

Answer 5

Hi Tennis Star, I know it's not what you are planning but as you have heard, your fish will be stunted if the spend any length of time in a 10 gallon so why not get the larger upgrade right away if at all possible?

I know it will be a larger initial outlay than you were planning on but will save you money in the long run plus a lot less hassle because the larger the tank, the easier it is to clean & maintain as well as providing your fish with a permanent home for a long time before you need to think about any upgrade.

Answer 6

2 goldfish (if they are fancy's or mini's will work for the time you stated. However, depending on the type of goldie you get, even fancy's will grow quickly. I had little ones in my outdoor pond after ice off in the spring. they were only about 1/4 - 1/2" when I first saw them. they are now 5-6" long. Goldfish grow quickly. Only two fancy's will be able to live in your tank and not for two years. Their growth rate will slow but they will not just quit growing. Four fish can live in your tank for about 2 months and that is about all to prevent health issues like swim bladder or bloat.

Answer 7

Yeah.Have you ever seen how many goldfish petco keep's in their tanks at a tine.Hundreads.



It's O.K. to do it.

Answer 8

you can keep them in there fine most likely, but they are dirty, and it wont take 2 years for them to get 2 inches, try like 2 months..

Answer 9

yes you can keep them in there with no problems they will grow to the size of the tank though and if you do get them a bigger tank than they will get bigger......but yes they have PLENTY of room in that tank

Answer 10

No you will not be able to keep that many goldfish in a 10 gallon... I think they will end up drownding in their own poo....

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