I've had a goldfish once in the past, named Hannibal, who I rescued from a .5g "tank" in a pet store. He was in a 5 gallon for 3 weeks before being given to his now permanent home, a 150-180 gallon tank with two other goldfish (who are 25 years old). Ever since Hannibal, I've wanted more goldies, but never really had the chance to get any.
Well now I have the option! I have a 30 gallon that is empty of fish, except 2 snails that will be put elsewhere, and am wanting to get 2 goldfish. I was thinking of getting either 2 fantails or 2 Ryukins.
In the tank I have black gravel, an Aqueon Quietflow 30 filter, an Aquaclear 20 filter, a heat to keep it at 68-72, some driftwood, and a few live plants. Here's the tank 2 days ago (mostly the same, did some rearranging)
I don't expect the stem plants to live, only the hornwart and anubias, and am leaving the others in as snacks for now until I have space in other tanks.
So I have some questions:
-With frequent WC, could 2 goldfish live in there?
-Do you prefer Ryukin or fantail?
-Are floating or sinking pellets better?
-Do they enjoy frozen bloodworms?
-Can they eat shrimp that's for humans? Like cocktail shrimp (Don't ask, a friend used to have goldfish, silly question, I know. She said hers enjoyed it, I wasn't sure if it was healthy)
-Do you suggest a heater for the tank?
Sorry for all the questions XD I'd really like some goldfish, so before it became a permanent decision, I wanted to ask all of my questions here.
Well now I have the option! I have a 30 gallon that is empty of fish, except 2 snails that will be put elsewhere, and am wanting to get 2 goldfish. I was thinking of getting either 2 fantails or 2 Ryukins.
In the tank I have black gravel, an Aqueon Quietflow 30 filter, an Aquaclear 20 filter, a heat to keep it at 68-72, some driftwood, and a few live plants. Here's the tank 2 days ago (mostly the same, did some rearranging)
I don't expect the stem plants to live, only the hornwart and anubias, and am leaving the others in as snacks for now until I have space in other tanks.
So I have some questions:
-With frequent WC, could 2 goldfish live in there?
-Do you prefer Ryukin or fantail?
-Are floating or sinking pellets better?
-Do they enjoy frozen bloodworms?
-Can they eat shrimp that's for humans? Like cocktail shrimp (Don't ask, a friend used to have goldfish, silly question, I know. She said hers enjoyed it, I wasn't sure if it was healthy)
-Do you suggest a heater for the tank?
Sorry for all the questions XD I'd really like some goldfish, so before it became a permanent decision, I wanted to ask all of my questions here.