I just got 4 fantailed goldfish and I bought a 5 gallon tank. They seem to be really small right now but I heard they can get bigger. Is my tank too small for them???
2007-08-16 08:45:27 · 10 answers · asked by IC 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
You should have no less than a 20 gallon right now for those fish. Goldfish produce a massive amount of waste. If you don't upgrade in a few months you will stunt their growth. Make sure you do your water changes and keep a eye on the ammonia levels in the tank. When goldfish reach adult size you should have at least 10 gallons per fish.
2007-08-16 08:51:53 · answer #1 · answered by LuvinLife 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
You bet a 5 gallon tank is too small.
Goldfish can grow to sizes between 6" to 1' long. Goldfish can create high ammonia levels that could seriously kill your fish - not to mention the daily tank cleaning you would go through. This is the many reasons why a goldfish need a minimum tank size of 30 gallons. Plus, each additional goldfish afterwards increases your tank requirements by 10 more gallons. Since you have four goldfish, you will need a 70 gallon tank. Trust me, I've been in this hobby and giving advice about it for 1 year and 8 months.
2007-08-16 15:17:32 · answer #2 · answered by NCConfederate13 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, its no longer ok. Comet goldfish are some distance too super turning out to be and messy for that length tank. he will grow to be stunted assuming the poor water high quality does not kill him first. they want a minimum of fifty 5+ gallons finished grown nonetheless a 20+ gallon will paintings for now. All goldfish require a clear out rated two times the tank length. those fish ought to advance to twelve-18+ inches long and stay 20+ years. He won't stay close to that for the duration of a 5 gallon tank. Please do you analyze next time in the previous procuring fish and don't circulate by ability of what the employees say. maximum of them do no longer care relating to the fish in basic terms the money.
2016-10-02 11:26:30 · answer #3 · answered by piekarski 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to get a much bigger tank most experts say goldfish need 10 gallons per fish did you buy a filter for this tank and let it cycle for at least two weeks before you added the fish? if you didnt you heading for big trouble go to www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk for more help on the cycling process and set up help otherwise your be disaponited with your results when your fish die sorry to be so blunt but to keep 4 goldfish i a tank that small is like keeping a great dane locked in a bathroom 24/7
2007-08-16 09:06:50 · answer #4 · answered by Barry 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi IC, some great almost unanimous advice there, I would just add there is a common misconception that a fish will not outgrow it's environment. Sadly the truth is a fish will be stunted in a small tank will soon die an untimely death.
As far as I am aware it is not possible to get a tank that is too large for Goldfish in the average home.
2007-08-16 09:29:43 · answer #5 · answered by John 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Don't make me come hunt you down with a baseball bat! I'm teasing, but, you gotta get your babies a bigger tank asap. Yeah, this tank is waaaay too small. One goldy needs a minimum of 10 gallons of water. At full adult size: 15-20 gallons for one fancy. Filtration: 10 times the size of the tank. 40 gallon tank, 400 gph filter. You have your fish already, so fishless cyling is out of the question. Just be advised that you may very well lose some of your goldies during the cycling process. If you do, don't replace them until your tank is cycled; 4-6 weeks or more. Improper tank size, incorrect filtration levels, improper cleaning and maintenance and failure to test and correct the water lead to poor and toxic water quality which kills fish. Improper tank size leads to deformed internal organs. Also, learn proper cleaning and maintenance and diseases. Good luck with your new babies!
2007-08-16 08:53:36 · answer #6 · answered by Venice Girl 6 · 4⤊ 2⤋
It certainly will be. I would say a 20 gallon tank would be a wise investment for those fish. They can grow pretty big and you want room for them to move around comfortably.
2007-08-16 08:53:37 · answer #7 · answered by RaeRae 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with afew, but have also heard that a fish won't grow to the length passed 1" per gallon. For example, if you have 4 fish in a 5 gallon tank, they won't exceed 5"!
2007-08-16 09:08:26 · answer #8 · answered by belle26101 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
yes a goldfish can grow up to 4 inchs long.
1 gallon of water=1 inch of fish.
get a bigger tank soon.
2007-08-16 08:51:15 · answer #9 · answered by Dory the Fish 3 · 0⤊ 6⤋
I don't even want to get into details here
just read through the link provided and you will understand
http://www.firsttankguide.net/goldfish.php
Hope that helps
Good luck
EB
2007-08-16 09:13:45 · answer #10 · answered by Kribensis lover 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋