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I've been doing this for a long time ... on and off throughout my life. And I really do take great pains to keep my fish alive and well ... even if it is only a lowly fair goldfish ... I hate when one dies. I really do try to be a good fishkeeper.
Oh, I know that the goldfish will eventually become too big for the ten gallon tank .... right now they aren't. Right now they are about an inch and a half long .... once they hit about three inches .... well, I have a friend with a goldfish pond that wants them once they "outgrow" the confines...
The goldies are just fine ... in the ten gallon tank. I really think tank requirements for these fish are, or should be based more on maintenance than tank size. I do regular water changes and monitor ammonia levels weekly. I've seen tanks with 5,6, or more goldfish in 'em ... and they seem to...
I have 2 common goldfish in a ten gallon tank with a Chinese Algae Eater. They've been together in this tank for about eight months ... no problems. But as of this past week the algae eater has been attacking the goldies. Actually sucking onto them at times. The fish are fed well ... goldfish...
I was just surfing the web tonight looking for some info about .... tropical fish keeping ... of all things and came across your forum here .... looks great ! It's always fun to chat with like minded folks about your hobbies.
If you've read my profile you'll know I currently have four tanks up...