Setting up hospital tank

[yahooandgoogle]

Hi I am bringing home a sick goldfish today from a tank at work.
I think he is suffering from swim bladder and also due to a small tank.
I have a large glass bowl which I have had fish in before I have some spring water which I have added stress cost too. I am going to do a water change in his tank today so I have some of his water and bring him home in one of those fish bags.
Does his new tank need a filter? I'm hoping he won't be in there long then he can live in my tank after the quarantine period. I noticed in his old tank the filter was pushing him around a bit and the air filter. What else do I need? Also will the tank go through the cycling process? Am I going to have trouble with ammonia spikes. The poor little guy doesn't need that to happen.


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[ImACoolguy]

In a bowl there will undoubtedly be ammonia spikes and stuff. I would do a 10g minimum for a goldfish with water changes almost daily.


Caleb

 

[yahooandgoogle]

Thanks I've brought him home. I have him in shallow water to try to relieve his stomach. I have fed him a couple of peas he ate a bit. Going to pet shop tomorrow too see if they have an ideas.
He's been a bit more active tonight which I am hoping is a good sign. I read not to put as much water in enough to just cover dorsal fin. Fingers crossed he recovers.


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[yahooandgoogle]

Also he's not floating belly up when he gets tired he rests on the side. He's been trying to swim to the bottom


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