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red lavender nightfall Crew
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 Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2011 1:28 am
i have a 8.5 galleon tank (really odd i know) and i either want one big fish or small fish, seeing i moved my single tiny goldfish from the lonely empty space, also my heater has died and am thinking of getting a new one if needed, but if possible ot so is the only option fancy goldfish? wahmbulance HELP ME!!!!! wahmbulance
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Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2011 7:29 am
Fancy goldfish need at least a 30 gallon tank for just one, plus overfiltration and frequent water changes. Putting one in a 8.5 gallon would be exceedingly cruel.
Comet/common goldfish need a 40+ gallon tank just for one, being that they grow over a foot long.
Make sure that your other goldfish (probably a comet or common goldfish) is in a big enough tank. Again, you're looking at 40+ gallon. If he's not in a tank bigger than 40 gallons, then you need to upgrade his living environments before considering any other pet.
Get a Betta for your 8.5 gallon, if you don't mind buying a new heater for it. Or, if you like temperate-water fish, you could get a small school (6+) of white mountain cloud minnows. But again, only if your other goldfish has the proper living environment.
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Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2011 1:43 pm
dragon_love_909 i have a 8.5 galleon tank (really odd i know) and i either want one big fish or small fish, seeing i moved my single tiny goldfish from the lonely empty space, also my heater has died and am thinking of getting a new one if needed, but if possible ot so is the only option fancy goldfish? wahmbulance HELP ME!!!!! wahmbulance Actually, Fancy Goldfish should be in 20 gallons or more wink You have quite a few options with that size tank. A few fish that come to mind- Endlers Betta Pygmy Corries African Dwarf Frogs Ghost Shrimp Cherry Red Shimp Bamboo Shrimp Nerite Snails Guppies Sparkling Gourami Croaking Gourami Celestial Pearl Danios (CPDs) Ember Tetras (Double check me on that one) This is a good list to get you started. If I think of more, I'll add them. Google around, and see what fish catch your eye, and then we can work out stocking and numbers. You can also go around to the pet store and see what catches you eye and then do some research on them and see what you find =)
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Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2011 3:07 pm
I see everyone's already beat me to what I was going to say. sweatdrop
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Ammonia Spike Vice Captain
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red lavender nightfall Crew
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Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2011 12:12 am
Akari_32 dragon_love_909 i have a 8.5 galleon tank (really odd i know) and i either want one big fish or small fish, seeing i moved my single tiny goldfish from the lonely empty space, also my heater has died and am thinking of getting a new one if needed, but if possible ot so is the only option fancy goldfish? wahmbulance HELP ME!!!!! wahmbulance Actually, Fancy Goldfish should be in 20 gallons or more wink You have quite a few options with that size tank. A few fish that come to mind- Endlers Betta Pygmy Corries African Dwarf Frogs Ghost Shrimp Cherry Red Shimp Bamboo Shrimp Nerite Snails Guppies Sparkling Gourami Croaking Gourami Celestial Pearl Danios (CPDs) Ember Tetras (Double check me on that one) This is a good list to get you started. If I think of more, I'll add them. Google around, and see what fish catch your eye, and then we can work out stocking and numbers. You can also go around to the pet store and see what catches you eye and then do some research on them and see what you find =) is that with or with out a heater? Thanks, some of those are really pretty!
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Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2011 12:23 am
Moth Feathers Fancy goldfish need at least a 30 gallon tank for just one, plus overfiltration and frequent water changes. Putting one in a 8.5 gallon would be exceedingly cruel. Comet/common goldfish need a 40+ gallon tank just for one, being that they grow over a foot long. Make sure that your other goldfish (probably a comet or common goldfish) is in a big enough tank. Again, you're looking at 40+ gallon. If he's not in a tank bigger than 40 gallons, then you need to upgrade his living environments before considering any other pet. Get a Betta for your 8.5 gallon, if you don't mind buying a new heater for it. Or, if you like temperate-water fish, you could get a small school (6+) of white mountain cloud minnows. But again, only if your other goldfish has the proper living environment. it's a ryukin goldfish with pleanty of room( my brother's stolen unused 7 galleon tank) and only about 4 cm long with suitable room to grow and a place that it can be moved to if need be. i'd rather not buy a heater but akari gave me some good ideas! thanks anyway, i'll keep that in mind!
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red lavender nightfall Crew
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Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2011 12:31 am
dragon_love_909 Moth Feathers Fancy goldfish need at least a 30 gallon tank for just one, plus overfiltration and frequent water changes. Putting one in a 8.5 gallon would be exceedingly cruel. Comet/common goldfish need a 40+ gallon tank just for one, being that they grow over a foot long. Make sure that your other goldfish (probably a comet or common goldfish) is in a big enough tank. Again, you're looking at 40+ gallon. If he's not in a tank bigger than 40 gallons, then you need to upgrade his living environments before considering any other pet. Get a Betta for your 8.5 gallon, if you don't mind buying a new heater for it. Or, if you like temperate-water fish, you could get a small school (6+) of white mountain cloud minnows. But again, only if your other goldfish has the proper living environment. it's a ryukin goldfish with pleanty of room( my brother's stolen unused 7 galleon tank) and only about 4 cm long with suitable room to grow and a place that it can be moved to if need be. i'd rather not buy a heater but akari gave me some good ideas! thanks anyway, i'll keep that in mind! I would recommend getting a heater honestly, you can get a decent one for that size aquarium for around $20 maybe even a little less, and it gives you many many more options as far as stocking goes.
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Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2011 9:44 am
dragon_love_909 is that with or with out a heater? Thanks, some of those are really pretty! Every one on that list needs a heater. If you want I can give a few lists of how I would stock the tank, to help you get some ideas =3
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