New to AA and Fish

[Thager917]

So one day I got home from work and I have a tank with 2 fish in it. A black moor and a comet. I am thinking they are both young because they are smaller. I instantly became attached and now they are my fish even though they were bought for my children. What worries me is that they are only in a 3.5G tank. I feel they need a bigger one. I can't wait to get more advice and learn how to take care of these little fish "Stormy and Paws"

 

[Crazy fish man]

U need at least a 30 gallon tank for the both of them

 

[Mrc8858]

U need at least a 30 gallon tank for the both of them

The moor yes the comet you'll need something much larger. They can reach up to over a foot easily and need about a 75 minimum

 

[Thager917]

Thanks for the info. I will look for a bigger tank asap My dad had fish when I was little but I haven't had any since. I didn't expect to be so attached.

 

[Mrc8858]

Ya its pretty addicting lol honestly though if you own your home think about building a goldfish pond and use the inside space for tropical or saltwater

 

[Crazy fish man]

 

[Andrew McFadden]

to AA

 

[Samzter]

Welcome to AA! Hope you like the site so far!

 

[Thager917]

My dad has a pond so I may relocate the comet and I have found a deal on a 30 gal tank.

 

[Thager917]

Well we lost our comet my son doesnt know yet so it is going to be a hard convo. He was acting really strange today and actually really aggressive. This evening he is belly up.

 

[Mrc8858]

Did you cycle the tank?

 

[Mrc8858]

Also is there any filtration it?

 

[Thager917]

The tank was cycled and yes a filtration system. I called the store and they apologized they noticed the tank we got him from was ill. They werent supposed to sell. I get our money back but now have to explain it to my 5 year old

 

[Mrc8858]

Just tell him that he was gonna need a much larger tank to be happy in so you gave him back to the pet store til you can keep him happy

 

[Thager917]

Good idea. We did actually find someone with a really large pond that was willing to take him. I will just telk him they came to pick him up. Now prevention for my black moor.