Fluval chi hospital tank for goldfish

[Goldie82]

Is the fluval chi 6.6 gallon tank good enough to use for a 3 inch goldfish? As a hospital tank of course

Thanks

 

[NYgiantsRP]

Yes, as long as it is cycled and has seeded filter media, and you do 20% water changes every 2 or 3 days.

 

[Goldie82]

I filled the tank with water from my current aqaurium and put in an air stone. Do you need a filter in a hospital tank if your are doing frequent water changes?

 

[NYgiantsRP]

You don't need a filter, but you do need beneficial bacteria in the quarantine tank. Just the water from the old tank won't help. The beneficial bacteria is built up in the filter of the established tank. You could buy a really cheap filter, and stuff some of your media from your current filter into the new filter. If you start fresh your goldfish will be harmed.

 

[MJSerik]

I think a filter would be a REALLY good idea.