my fish might be lonely????

Question

i had 2 fish and one died the other one (alive) is kinda hiding now and scared more should i buy him a new companion?

hes a goldfish the other fish died i think because he couldnt eat because he was a weak fish

well i live in the uk and i got them from wilsons pet store so they are healthy when they are bought. the tank is quite big for one fish.

i think its a 7 gallon tank

Answer 1

What fish do you have? It may be a case that the other fish is trying to adjust to the "disappearance" of his friend. Personally I dont think he will be lonely but then there wouldnt be anything stopping you introducing a new friend providing the species is not territorial ie cichlid, angel, plec etc, old or ill.
And remember to quarantine any new fish you try to introduce.

Answer 2

Your fish will be fine, but where did you get them? If you got them from Walmart, I suggest going a bit more expensive and driving to Petsmart or Petco for another goldfish if you want another one. That way they will more likey come home healthy and not die. Make sure to clean the water after the other goldfish died. He might of had something internal going on.

Also, how big is the tank/bowl?

Answer 3

Something could be wrong with the other one if you have no reasoning why your first fish died. He may be sick, and adding a new fish would just equal another dead fish. Need more info. Good luck!

Answer 4

What do you mean by quite big?????????
The minimum requirements are 10 us gallons for one goldfish
here is a basic care sheet for goldfish
http://www.firsttankguide.net/goldfish.php


Hope that helps
good luck


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Answer 5

what type of fish are they? how big is ur tank?

well. id go ahead and get another one!

Answer 6

U should buy him a new fish so he can be more happy.

Answer 7

yes. . .. .