redsea
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Hi there, I was just wondering about the rules for Goldfish. Is it true that they need 20g per fish? So that would mean that I could only have one in a 20g? Thank you so much for reading!
adadkins1 said:Yes, from what I have read you need 20g for 1 fish and then 10g for each additional fish. I.E. for 5 fish you would need a 60g (20+10+10+10+10). These needs are due to their decent adult size and their enormous bio-load.
Erm but done people but their goldfish in bowls and stuff or are you talking about fancy goldfishes?
Just because they're living in there doesn't mean they're happy, or healthy for the matter. You should read this.
This rule really only applies to fancies, and probably should be used in general. Comets and common golds belong in a pond, unless you have a 300 Gallon tank for them.
Usually, it's 20G for every fancy goldfish, ten gallons for every extra one you add. Provided good filtration and maintenace.
bruinsbro1997 said:Just because they're living in there doesn't mean they're happy, or healthy for the matter. You should read this.
This rule really only applies to fancies, and probably should be used in general. Comets and common golds belong in a pond, unless you have a 300 Gallon tank for them.
Usually, it's 20G for every fancy goldfish, ten gallons for every extra one you add. Provided good filtration and maintenace.
adadkins1 said:Yes, from what I have read you need 20g for 1 fish and then 10g for each additional fish. I.E. for 5 fish you would need a 60g (20+10+10+10+10). These needs are due to their decent adult size and their enormous bio-load.
this does not apply to common, feeder, or koi goldfish!
but is the rule of thumb for fancies
they have HUGE bioloads need at least 10x gallons for filtration rate per hour
Just a quick question, what is the difference between a common and feeder goldfish? Thank you!
Just a quick question, what is the difference between a common and feeder goldfish? Thank you!