SharpieItBlack
Aquarium Advice Regular
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- Jan 28, 2013
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I know goldfish are wasteful and poo a lot and so I do water changes once a week, and clean build up on decor once a month. So far after upgrading to a 30 gallon, my water conditions have improved greatly. Just have one goldfish, about 4 inches long. I want to add another goldfish of his same type.
But I've heard 20 gallons for the first fish and 10 for each after. Based on that I could, I just am really worried about water conditions and the health of the fish. I don't want to run into the same problems as with my old tank. I've also hear, 30 for the first and 20 for each after. That just seems a bit big.
Any opinions? The tank is lightly planted, however next water change, I'm adding 5 more pounds of gravel and rearranging the decor (my fish likes to explore new things so rearranging keeps him entertained).
To clarify I have now...
30 gallon tank
One calico telescope eyed goldfish
All artificial plants and decor
Water conditions average, though after each week it basically just gives readings saying I need to change the water.
I use a water conditioner and ammonia detoxifier, both for Amquel.
I feed homemade gel food and occasional veggies like peas.
But I've heard 20 gallons for the first fish and 10 for each after. Based on that I could, I just am really worried about water conditions and the health of the fish. I don't want to run into the same problems as with my old tank. I've also hear, 30 for the first and 20 for each after. That just seems a bit big.
Any opinions? The tank is lightly planted, however next water change, I'm adding 5 more pounds of gravel and rearranging the decor (my fish likes to explore new things so rearranging keeps him entertained).
To clarify I have now...
30 gallon tank
One calico telescope eyed goldfish
All artificial plants and decor
Water conditions average, though after each week it basically just gives readings saying I need to change the water.
I use a water conditioner and ammonia detoxifier, both for Amquel.
I feed homemade gel food and occasional veggies like peas.