Tank and vacation?

[Sheea]

How long can two oranda goldfish (one xs, and one med sized) survive in a 10 gallon tank, with a filter (that can filter about 20 gallons), and a someone feeding it everyday? I am coming home today, and i was gone for aprox. 6 days, and cleaned it about 3-4 days before i left, are they okay? When i get home ill clean asap, just want reassurance?

 

[calfishguy]

Yeah they should be fine just make a large 50-75% water change when you get home.

Your tank is overstocked you would need at least a 29 gallon for two goldfish. They may seem small now but they will grow fast and become even bigger poop machines than they are now.

 

[Sheea]

Yep! I am planning on moving them to a 20 gallon, which is all the space i have in a dorm room! Thank you for your advice!

 

[calfishguy]

Unfortunately a 20 gallon is only big enough for one. I suggest finding room for a larger tank or giving one to a lfs.

 

[Sheea]

Yes! I will be moving them to a 20 gallon tank, unfortunately thats all the space i have in my dorm room! !

 

[Sheea]

And if hes lonely? D:

 

[calfishguy]

Goldfish are not schooling fish therefore they can live a good solitary life.

 

[Sheea]

Not to say your wrong, but goldfish do display schooling brhavior

 

[calfishguy]

Do what you want but please take into consideration that 2 goldfish can't thrive in a 20 gallon. Also there is a large difference between thriving and surviving.

 

[paytertot]

I agree, if you can't get a larger tank then I would rehome one of the goldfish.

 

[Mckitrick]

My grandma has 2 calico goldfish an a common goldfish with a glofish all in a 10 gallon and they are happy as can be

 

[paytertot]

My grandma has 2 calico goldfish an a common goldfish with a glofish all in a 10 gallon and they are happy as can be

The rule of thumb is 20 gallons for the first one and 10 for every fish after that. But I can't remember what variety that pertains to. Also, the glofish couldn't have been happy because they enjoy groups and need lateral swimming room of at least a 20 gallon long tank.

 

[paytertot]

Also, calico are pond fish maxing out at more than 6 inches and common goldies can grow past a foot long I believe

 

[Mckitrick]

Yes i know but im not gonna try to explain every aspect of fish keeping to her and they are fancy double tail calico goldfish so they wont grow that big

 

[paytertot]

Either way I wouldn't put any goldfish in a ten gallon and only one in a twenty.

 

[Sheea]

Well thank you all for your recommendations, but i think they both will be fine in a 20

 

[paytertot]

Well thank you all for your recommendations, but i think they both will be fine in a 20

Ok ur choice.

 

[calfishguy]

Have you ever looked up goldfish on google.

 

[Sheea]

Yes, i have. I am giving them tge most space i can offer at this point in time.

 

[calfishguy]

I understand but its in the best interest of your fish to bring one back to your local fish store.