Monster Goldfish
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
Hello Everyone
I have 4 goldfish fantail 2 small ones which are about 2.5 inches long and 2 bigger ones which are about 4.5 inches long in a 20 gallon aquarium although water capcity is only 16 gallons . I have a cheap Chinese internal filter which comes with a sponge media as shwon in the picture attached . It is wriiten on tthe filter that it filters 800 LPH which is 222 GHP . I have small white pebbles as substrate and one plastic plant ( were two plants but I removed one because it broke apart while cleaning it ) . I also have a background that makes the aquarium look heavily planted .
Please see the pictures attached to get a closer look
to the situation
The help I need is ...
How can I keep the aquarium as healthy as possible having the pre-mentioned 4 goldfish knowing that I'm planning on getting Aquaclear 50 soon and I'm also planning on getting a 75 gallons tank next year or so.
Please give me as much adivce as necessary like :
- how much and how often should I do water change ? is 20% every 5 to 6 days enough ?
- how many goldfish sticks should I feed them because they can eat very fast so the 2 minutes rule is not working for me they eat their food in seconds ?
- If you have anything you want to advise me , please do not hesitate.
Important Notes :
I don't have access to Water Conditioners nor Water Test Kits
as they are not avaiable in Libya and I can't buy and ship them from US because liquids are prohibted aship material. No matter how much I try I can't get them
Regards
Mohamed Nagem
I have 4 goldfish fantail 2 small ones which are about 2.5 inches long and 2 bigger ones which are about 4.5 inches long in a 20 gallon aquarium although water capcity is only 16 gallons . I have a cheap Chinese internal filter which comes with a sponge media as shwon in the picture attached . It is wriiten on tthe filter that it filters 800 LPH which is 222 GHP . I have small white pebbles as substrate and one plastic plant ( were two plants but I removed one because it broke apart while cleaning it ) . I also have a background that makes the aquarium look heavily planted .
Please see the pictures attached to get a closer look
to the situation
The help I need is ...
How can I keep the aquarium as healthy as possible having the pre-mentioned 4 goldfish knowing that I'm planning on getting Aquaclear 50 soon and I'm also planning on getting a 75 gallons tank next year or so.
Please give me as much adivce as necessary like :
- how much and how often should I do water change ? is 20% every 5 to 6 days enough ?
- how many goldfish sticks should I feed them because they can eat very fast so the 2 minutes rule is not working for me they eat their food in seconds ?
- If you have anything you want to advise me , please do not hesitate.
Important Notes :
I don't have access to Water Conditioners nor Water Test Kits
as they are not avaiable in Libya and I can't buy and ship them from US because liquids are prohibted aship material. No matter how much I try I can't get them
Regards
Mohamed Nagem