goldfish tank.

[big b]

Hello I am thinking about starting a 29 gallon goldfish tank. I would like at least 1 black moor goldfish. I know the rule is 20 gallons for the first then 10 more for each additional goldie. I hear that goldfish are actually schooling fish. And I know that 3 would be a school I guess but I can't keep 3 in this tank, but I would like him to have a friend so he doesn't grow lonely and that stuff. Plus I hear it's better if they are around other goldfish. Would two 10 gallon water changes a week allow me to keep 2 black moor goldfish? I can up the water change to two 15 gallons per week if need be.

 

[big b]

Oh yeah I forgot to say the filtration. I am going to be using an Eheim Classic 2215.

 

[Autumnsky]

Have you got the tank yet?

A larger tank would be better - a 46G Bowfront, a 40G breeder (both 36" wide) or 55G (48" wide) might work better with good filtration and extra pwc.

Have you seen this thread/sticky?

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forum...uire-big-tanks-visual-perspective-265871.html

 

[big b]

I actually do have the tank already. Judging by the size of that fish I am presuming only 1?

 

[TMRC Exotics]

It will work for a while but eventually it will need a bigger tank. I would only do 1.

 

[big b]

Wait so I can do 1 but it will need a bigger tank eventually?

 

[Pschmitt]

Sell the 29 and go for the 40. $40 at Petco right now.

 

[big b]

The problem is I don't have anymore space in my room.

 

[TMRC Exotics]

Yes, you can do one single goldfish and he will be fine for a while. Eventually he will outgrow the tank.

 

[big b]

Aww I really like black moors. Is there any fish that looks like them?

 

[TMRC Exotics]

I mean black moors as well, you can do one.

 

[big b]

Wait I am not following. Are you saying that a single black moor will outgrow the tank or he will not outgrow the tank?

 

[TMRC Exotics]

He will eventually outgrow the tank, they can reportedly reach 8-10 inches which requires more than a 29. But that will take time, if you're set on it you could keep one up to a year before it will outgrow the tank.

 

[big b]

Well I most likely won't be able to get him a bigger tank by then, my biggest tank is a 38 gallon and that takes up a lot of room in my bedroom.

 

[TMRC Exotics]

Then perhaps this isn't the right fish for you.

 

[big b]

Yeah I realize that now that visual really put things into perspective.

 

[Autumnsky]

It is quite surprising how large a Goldfish can get with proper care. This is why I show off that thread every chance I get because I never really understood that until I saw the pics! Maybe I still don't fully comprehend how amazing a Goldfish can be as haven't seen such a quality fancy Goldie in person.

You can always check restaurant shelving Lots of times you can get them used, or a good double iron stand and double stack the tanks. Vertical space = more tanks space! lol

 

[big b]

More tanks+ My floor breaks. I am right above the basement. The biggest I dare to go is 38 gallons. But I know that is I wanted to I could have up to a 70 gallon tank. I found that out by weight. My 38 gallon weighs roughly 400 pounds. I used concrete blocks for a stand which weigh 30 pounds each So 360 pounds for the stand. Which equals to over 700 pounds.

 

[Autumnsky]

Get some 2x4 and reinforce the floor

 

[big b]

You want me to get more tanks don't you But I should tell you our basement if flooded.... We are like the only people in our neighborhood that has a basement -_-.