55 gal new tank for goldies

[joemamauggly]

I've started saving to buy my next tank. I want to have a 55 with one oranda and possibly one or two more fancies. Not quite sure but I definitely want an oranda. What type and gow.much filtration should I look at getting. I've never kept these fish before so really any kind of input or advice is welcomed.

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[henningc]

I would skip the fancy gold fish and go with 3 orandas. I would suggest using a canister rated for a 120 gal and a small HOB as well.

 

[joemamauggly]

Why only the orandas?

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[henningc]

The Orandas don't get as large as some of the fancys and seem to burn a lot less fuel than others as well. Mixing orandas with fancy goldfish leave the oranda at a complete disadvantage when feeding, just like fancys and comets. So just orandas gives everyone a fair shot at the chow.

 

[joemamauggly]

Well really I want the variety that comes with goldfish so I'm willing to skip the oranda all together if it means more variety

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[Fresh2o]

Well really I want the variety that comes with goldfish so I'm willing to skip the oranda all together if it means more variety

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Here is a nice listing of goldfish varieties with pics and descriptions. Check it out.


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[Tank Girl]

Orandas are perfectly fine with other fancies and they won't be at any disadvantage at feeding time. They also can, in fact, get quite large.


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