Should i Get another one?

[wilson]

I had two goldfish in a 20g tank. The one died and i am now left with one about 3-4" without tail. Its seems like it has been lonely sometimes when i happen to look over. I was wondering if i should get another one for it? I was thinking if its ok to get just another fan-tailed goldfish, or get a black moor. I have an AC 150, and am hoping to upgrade it to an ac200 soon.

 

[TankGirl]

You probably could get another one, but do you know why the one died? If it was due to water quality problems, or a cycle, disease, or whatever I would make sure the conditions are corrected now and the water is stable.

 

[Menagerie]

Why is the one you have left missing its tail?

 

[wilson]

No i never figured out why the other one died. Sorry about the tail thing too, i just meant its body was about 4 inches its tail is probably like another 1-2"s onto that.

 

[TankGirl]

I think it is the measurement sans tail, to get an idea of his size. I hope so!

 

[wilson]

If sans tail just means body size then yes lol. He still has all of his tail.

 

[krap101]

i like orandas

 

[lyquidphyre]

If water is okay, I suggest getting one more goldfish (and only one more because of the tank size)

 

[wilson]

Yeah if i were to get another one i would only get one because i know you should only keep 1 fancy per 10g of water. Thanks for the advice everyone.

 

[Pufferpunk]

Actually, that tank has enough in it already. GF are extremely high waste producers. I would test your water regularly. Actually, most long-term GF keepers change 90% of their water weekly, because of that. Fish do not get lonely--they are not people. How about a snail or 2?

 

[wilson]

The goldfish I ahve eats snails I think. There have been a few that i spotted in there but they are never there at any other time.