Hello, I was looking to get some advice on taking care of my goldfish. I've had many other tropical fish but this is my first goldfish.
My friend won this common feeder fish at a carnival. She left it in the tiny plastic container for a few days and I could tell it wasn't doing well so I adopted it. I placed it in a 2 gallon tank because thats all I had on hand and I knew I had to act quickly. The poor guy started showing ammonia burns all over and I was afraid he wouldn't make it. I've been making 50% water changes every few days and he's doing great now! All the black spots are gone. He's active and he seems to know me and eats right from my hand!
So obviously I need to invest in a bigger fish tank. I know fancy goldfish need at least 20 gallons but does that apply to the common ones too or could I pass with a 10g?
Also, he seems very lonely so I'd like to get him a friend. I was thinking another common goldfish would be best but I worry about them not getting along or ending up with babies everywhere. Any advice? But I also don't think I can get a tank bigger than 20 g so that might limit my options.
Any advice would help. Thanks!
My friend won this common feeder fish at a carnival. She left it in the tiny plastic container for a few days and I could tell it wasn't doing well so I adopted it. I placed it in a 2 gallon tank because thats all I had on hand and I knew I had to act quickly. The poor guy started showing ammonia burns all over and I was afraid he wouldn't make it. I've been making 50% water changes every few days and he's doing great now! All the black spots are gone. He's active and he seems to know me and eats right from my hand!
So obviously I need to invest in a bigger fish tank. I know fancy goldfish need at least 20 gallons but does that apply to the common ones too or could I pass with a 10g?
Also, he seems very lonely so I'd like to get him a friend. I was thinking another common goldfish would be best but I worry about them not getting along or ending up with babies everywhere. Any advice? But I also don't think I can get a tank bigger than 20 g so that might limit my options.
Any advice would help. Thanks!