fledglingfish
Aquarium Advice Newbie
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- Feb 16, 2013
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So I have a newly set up goldfish tank, 1-3-13. It is 26 gal with an Aqua-Tech 20-40 hob filter & a whisper 20 air pump & 15" air stone, all given to me. I have two goldfish about 2" each from nose to tail & one small plecostomus. My ph is higher 7.2 but steady and the ammonia levels are high. The tank is clear and I have done 4, 25% water changes along with vacuuming to bring it down with no luck. I have also taken out all of the plastic plants & most of the gravel to clean it. I know I need a larger filter and here is where I need some advice. I have heard 2 times or more the recommend size for goldfish and I have heard have two filters. I have looked at the Aqua Clear 50 or 70 but then read that two smaller filters are better. I don't have that much room cut out wise for two unless I got a mini canister filter to add to my current hob filter. I welcome opinions and advise with open arms. The pet stores have been zero help.
Thanks so much!
Thanks so much!