Hello,
So I recently upgraded my tank to a 120litre after doing some research and realising the one I had was no longer suitable for them. They are incredibly thankful for this change, it was much needed.
I'm basically aiming to improve their living conditions within this sized tank as much as possible (please don't tell me to get a bigger one).
I've learned so many amazing tips from this site including:
- Goldfish need a decent size tank
- Posters can be put on with babyoil
- Moss can be grown on rocks if tied down
- Rocks can be used in tank if prepared correctly
So I'm looking for some more which could improve things further.
The fish are goldfish (I don't know which type I assume common). They're over 10 years old now. I've only recently started checking all their water stats. Which is why my bubblers are positioned either side of the tank in an attempt to create a current to oxygenate the tank as the nitrates or nirates (the one which is CO3) are too high. I've also used some treatment for this problem because apparently it's common in new tanks. I did allow the tank weeks for cycling.
Once the water conditions are right, I'm considering getting two snails. I like the idea of them serving some kind of purpose with the algae eating but it's mostly because I'd like the goldfish to have some company and selfishly I love snails. I've looked into it and would like to get two horned nitrate snails (which I've put a picture up of). I'd like them because they won't have endless babies in a freshwater tank and the fish probably won't eat them due to the spikes, also they are adorable. They're a nightmare to find near me (Wales U.K) so I've had to request an order so it will be next month before they're in-.-. I have seen these snails online but I'm not sure about putting them through the postal system it feels selfish and I don't want an animal to suffer because of me. But also they will still have to be transported to a pet store, are they better looked after in that method?
I'd be happy to get any other creature or install new plants etc if it would make the goldfish happy. I've done everything read about so far aside from getting a co2 diffuser. Just because I still need to read into whether that's applicable to my tanks requirements.
Overall,
Any top tips are amazing, and have already been listened too whilst reading through other posts.
I've included pictures of my tank, the lettuce leaf will be taken out in the morning because I learned it's a certain type of lettuce they like and needs to be boiled first. They ate the peas ravenously.
Thank you in advance
So I recently upgraded my tank to a 120litre after doing some research and realising the one I had was no longer suitable for them. They are incredibly thankful for this change, it was much needed.
I'm basically aiming to improve their living conditions within this sized tank as much as possible (please don't tell me to get a bigger one).
I've learned so many amazing tips from this site including:
- Goldfish need a decent size tank
- Posters can be put on with babyoil
- Moss can be grown on rocks if tied down
- Rocks can be used in tank if prepared correctly
So I'm looking for some more which could improve things further.
The fish are goldfish (I don't know which type I assume common). They're over 10 years old now. I've only recently started checking all their water stats. Which is why my bubblers are positioned either side of the tank in an attempt to create a current to oxygenate the tank as the nitrates or nirates (the one which is CO3) are too high. I've also used some treatment for this problem because apparently it's common in new tanks. I did allow the tank weeks for cycling.
Once the water conditions are right, I'm considering getting two snails. I like the idea of them serving some kind of purpose with the algae eating but it's mostly because I'd like the goldfish to have some company and selfishly I love snails. I've looked into it and would like to get two horned nitrate snails (which I've put a picture up of). I'd like them because they won't have endless babies in a freshwater tank and the fish probably won't eat them due to the spikes, also they are adorable. They're a nightmare to find near me (Wales U.K) so I've had to request an order so it will be next month before they're in-.-. I have seen these snails online but I'm not sure about putting them through the postal system it feels selfish and I don't want an animal to suffer because of me. But also they will still have to be transported to a pet store, are they better looked after in that method?
I'd be happy to get any other creature or install new plants etc if it would make the goldfish happy. I've done everything read about so far aside from getting a co2 diffuser. Just because I still need to read into whether that's applicable to my tanks requirements.
Overall,
Any top tips are amazing, and have already been listened too whilst reading through other posts.
I've included pictures of my tank, the lettuce leaf will be taken out in the morning because I learned it's a certain type of lettuce they like and needs to be boiled first. They ate the peas ravenously.
Thank you in advance