Goldfish Emergency!

[Platiesareawesome]

Today I went to a carnival and won three goldfish (probably comets). I only have a 10 gallon tank, which is already occupied by three platies. I am currently not at my house, and the best I could do for them is put them in a bowl (probably 1/2 gallon) with no filter and filled filled tap water. I realize I should be doing daily water changes, but what else can I do for them? Thank you!

 

[Laser]

There's not really much you can do unless you want to get them a large tank. The best thing you can do is find a pond for them to live in.

 

[Platiesareawesome]

There's not really much you can do unless you want to get them a large tank. The best thing you can do is find a pond for them to live in.

Thanks for the quick response! I kind of figured as much Anything I can do for now?

 

[Coursair]

Thanks for the quick response! I kind of figured as much Anything I can do for now?

You can get a large plastic bin. Rinse it well and use conditioner like Prime. That will give them more room for now.

 

[rmiller]

Knowing you didn't have the means to house them properly, why play the game? Live animals should NOT be prizes. By playing the game you encourage them to continue this horrid practice.

 

[Mebbid]

Perfect reason to install a pond

 

[Samzter]

Knowing you didn't have the means to house them properly, why play the game? Live animals should NOT be prizes. By playing the game you encourage them to continue this horrid practice.

Agreed! But yeah. A bin would work for now. But eventually they need a pond or a nee home

 

[Hblume1999]

Knowing you didn't have the means to house them properly, why play the game? Live animals should NOT be prizes. By playing the game you encourage them to continue this horrid practice.

Why do they give out goldfish, rather than other fish who are suitable for a small tank?

 

[Samzter]

Why do they give out goldfish, rather than other fish who are suitable for a small tank?

Probably because goldfish are cheaper and more available

 

[Bichir Bro]

Goldfish are so abused. They hand out goldfish to anyone, pond or no, and no one says a word, just imagine the outrage If they gave away cats and dogs like that.

 

[rmiller]

My former stepkids were once given very aggressive mbunas as a carnival prize! Their mom was told by the carnival worker to take an empty soda bottle, cut the top off and they would live happily for years.

I stand by the statement: live animals should NEVER be given as prizes.

 

[Platiesareawesome]

Thank you for all of your responses! I have given them to a friend, and they will hopefully be living in a good home.

 

[rmiller]

That's great. If you would like any help setting up a tank that will work for your family let us know. We can help you find some great fish that would be well suited to nearly any size tank you choose.

 

[Platiesareawesome]

That's great. If you would like any help setting up a tank that will work for your family let us know. We can help you find some great fish that would be well suited to nearly any size tank you choose.

Cool thanks for your help!