You have had a rough introduction to the world that is keeping fish but when you get it right, it is a beautiful, relaxing hobby. Do more research.Īim for 80% stocking and over 100% filtration. Make sure they will be okay size wise in your tank. Research fish, see if they are compatible with each other. Tropical I have found is easier than coldwater.Ĭlean the tank well, do not replace the filter media.pads, cartridges, just swish them in removed old tank water and put them back to the housing.īuy yourself a water test kit, API Freshwater master test kit. Look for a well maintained goldfish pond for the remaining goldfish, garden centres, old folks homes, these places usually have large ponds.ĭecide if you wish to keep tropical fish or cold water fish. Look for a new home for the Pleco as if one of the larger ones will quickly outgrow that tank. OR, while still doing daily partial water changes While looking for a larger tank for the pleco and and equally large tank for the Goldfish. Actually I got 4 fancies as a gift with an 8 gallon tank I know its horrible for them to live in such a small tank so thats why Im buying. I have a 36 gallon tub as a temporary holding place for some fancy goldfish I got as a gift but soon Im getting a 55 gallon how many. If you are wanting to keep the remaining fish, you will need to do at least 2 x 50% water changes a day, every day. 41K subscribers in the Goldfish community. Okay, before you throw in the towel, there are things you can do.
Thanks for all your advice I really do appreciate it even if it sounds like I don't. I guess I should just give it up and give it to someone else you knows what they're doing. I now have one of the original fish left and two of the ones I bought thinking I was doing something good. I thought I was doing a good thing but all I hear from the people who know what's best is I'm not doing very good at all. Many days of talking my boyfriend into letting it be in his dining room I finally won the battle. Then I came across another friend who is giving away a 55 gallon tank. I kept these fish in that tank and change the water everyday for a couple of weeks at least. It holds less than 5 gallons of water and was not made for fish. All I had at the time was a little reptile tank. So she took all the fish in a ziplock baggie with her. Real rocks from a stream, and live plants. 30 gallon aquarium setup for two fancy goldfish - Black Moor and Red Cap Oranda.
The animal lover she is could never do that. 55 gallon planted bare bottom tank - Google Search. When the party was over and she was cleaning up the boss said to flush the fish. A friend of mine was doing a Christmas party at a fancy hotel. What size tank do I need for my first goldfish The more goldfish you keep, the more space they need. 1st of all, I I would like to let everyone know just how these fish starting out with me.
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