mapexmac007
Aquarium Advice Activist
Hello cold water Goldie keepers,
I am seeking advice on a fairly straight-forward situation. I'm thinking of converting my tank's substrate from the current small white crushed granite substrate to a black granular sand-like substrate.
I read somewhere (from JLK I believe) that having pebbles or gravel small enough for goldfish to fit in their mouths is a danger to them, as the fish can get this gravel lodged in their throats or digestive tracts.
Aesthetically speaking, I think the black sand would look quite dramatic with some nice, vibrant green live plants and my two beautiful Veil Tails swimming about!
Knowing Goldies love to fiddle with the gravel in a constant hunt for food, does using sand in such an application pose a risk to the fish's health?
Bonus question:
It's a serious challenge to keep my home cooled below 78° F. Thus, our aquarium, which resides in our kitchen, runs an average temperature of about 78-80° F.
A] Is this too warm for goldfish?
B] What methods might I employ to reduce the water's temperature? I've read that increased aeration can help in heat transfer. Anything else??
Thanks in advance folks; any and all advice is greatly appreciated.
I am seeking advice on a fairly straight-forward situation. I'm thinking of converting my tank's substrate from the current small white crushed granite substrate to a black granular sand-like substrate.
I read somewhere (from JLK I believe) that having pebbles or gravel small enough for goldfish to fit in their mouths is a danger to them, as the fish can get this gravel lodged in their throats or digestive tracts.
Aesthetically speaking, I think the black sand would look quite dramatic with some nice, vibrant green live plants and my two beautiful Veil Tails swimming about!
Knowing Goldies love to fiddle with the gravel in a constant hunt for food, does using sand in such an application pose a risk to the fish's health?
Bonus question:
It's a serious challenge to keep my home cooled below 78° F. Thus, our aquarium, which resides in our kitchen, runs an average temperature of about 78-80° F.
A] Is this too warm for goldfish?
B] What methods might I employ to reduce the water's temperature? I've read that increased aeration can help in heat transfer. Anything else??
Thanks in advance folks; any and all advice is greatly appreciated.