I need help with my Neon Tetras. I had 3 and about one week later 2 of them got sucked up my the filter. Should I get more, or more Goldfish? I didn't get Goldfish before because I thought they would die very soon. Should I get more Neon Tetras or Goldfish? My tank was meant for Goldfish so is that why my Tetras got sucked up?
2007-10-03 17:39:37 · 3 answers · asked by MadisonTaylor 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
Goldfish are underestimated giants. The Common Goldfish you see at the stores for 13 cents will reach more than 1.5 feet in length and live for 20+ years (if kept properly), making them best suited for ponds. The smaller Fancy Goldfish will reach 8-10 inches, and should be kept in no less than a 15 gallon tank (and even that is REALLY pushing it). Your Tetras probably died and then got sucked up the filter. Neons are not very hardy fish. Maybe instead, you should try 5 Phantoms or some MALE Guppies. Email me if you have any questions.
Soop Nazi
2007-10-03 17:57:51 · answer #1 · answered by nosoop4u246 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Why don't you think about getting a different filter? You really wanted the neon tetras, not goldfish--get a filter that doesn't have an opening big enough for them to get sucked into (I had neon tetras for a while, and they never met their demise in the filter). My neons didn't last as long as I hoped, but they sure were colorful and fun to watch!!
2007-10-04 01:53:05 · answer #2 · answered by girlygirl 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
every tetra i have ever had has died. but i have some gold fish and there still kicking an i have had them for 2-3 yrs
2007-10-04 00:44:36 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋