Newbie to Fish Keeping

[NylonFish]

Im a beginner in fish keeping. I just started owning fish yesterday. I have 4 goldfish in a 10 gallon tank.

 

[RedDevil83]

They poop a lot and a lot will tell you that's a small tank. But welcome!!!


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[FishesInTank]

Welcome to the community! Psst above post is right, plus hmm 4 goldfish in 10 gallon? Hmm idk what type is it?

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[Fishtank3]

That's a lot of gold fish for such a small place they produce a lot of waste and will require lots of water changes they need more space


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[NylonFish]

Is that too many goldfish in my tank? Should I rehome them?

 

[FishesInTank]

Is that too many goldfish in my tank? Should I rehome them?

Um yea 1 goldfish need 10 gallon so u mite keep 1? But maybe just buy bigger tank


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[cass95]

Goldfish grow very quick and poop a lot. You need to rehome them, if you can not buy a bigger tank and do frequent water changes.

 

[ScotJudd]

Hi NF,
you have my sympathy. New fish, new hobby, exciting times and we Pxxx on your parade. From bitter experience I'm afraid all the above are right. Goldfish seem the first easy logical step to fish keeping but with just the addition of a heater/stat you can keep smaller fish and greater quantities. I would recommend some of the hardier tetras or rasboras. Goldfish are actually hard work in a small tank.


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[NylonFish]

Hi NF,
you have my sympathy. New fish, new hobby, exciting times and we Pxxx on your parade. From bitter experience I'm afraid all the above are right. Goldfish seem the first easy logical step to fish keeping but with just the addition of a heater/stat you can keep smaller fish and greater quantities. I would recommend some of the hardier tetras or rasboras. Goldfish are actually hard work in a small tank.


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What kind of fish for begineers is recommended from you?

 

[FishesInTank]

I guess cherry barbs, they need school of 6

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[FishayFishay]

Betta, maybe?

 

[RedDevil83]

You betta stop that lol! Woooooo!..... Too much?


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[FishayFishay]

You betta stop that lol! Woooooo!..... Too much?


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Lol what?

 

[RedDevil83]

It's a play on words....


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[FishayFishay]

It's a play on words....


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Lol I read your sentence so wrong at first. ?

 

[biondoa]

If you can find new homes for 3 of the goldies, one would be ok in your 10g. If you rehome all of them and go with tropical fish, (and that includes bettas) you will need to add a small heater and thermometer. I assume you have a filter already.

 

[SpaceFish42]

What kind of fish for begineers is recommended from you?

I would recommend guppies/endlers, a betta, African dwarf frogs, zebra danios, or tetras.

 

[SpaceFish42]

I would recommend guppies/endlers, a betta, African dwarf frogs, zebra danios, or tetras.

Hehe... Oops. I didn't see how old this thread is.