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6 Hi, I am new here looking for aquarium info

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Topic: 6 Hi, I am new here looking for aquarium info

Posted By: mossrisjhons
Subject: 6 Hi, I am new here looking for aquarium info
Date Posted: 15-Aug-2009 at 05:01

Hi, I am new here and I just started up a gold fish aquarium...it's been 5 years since I had fish, so I kind forget. Not to mention the last time I had them I was living in the mountains in the Koreans so the water was always real fresh and I never had a problem with my water in the tank.

Anyways, now that I am back in the lower mainland, the water here sucks...but I just recently got a free works from Golden ears (all-out lake) and I am wondering if they are acceptable to the tank? If anyone knows anything that would be great!

I am big on finding flat rocks anywhere and also drift wood...if anyone could tell me, what kind of rock I should look for to be safe and if I should boil these rocks or drift wood...or what to do to be safe so I don't kill my fish...

thanks in advance!!

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Posted By: Windemere
Date Posted: 15-Aug-2009 at 08:12

Hi Mossrisjhons,

The best thing to do might be to have as large a tank (aquarium) as you can get. The goldfish need oxygen to breathe, so don't keep too many, maybe 1 fish per each 10 gallons would be okay. I don't think you can keep many aquatic plants in a goldfish tank, as the goldfish will eat them. It will keep the fish healthy, though. Don't overfeed your fish, as the uneaten food will cause the water to go bad. Just a little bit of food once or twice a day should be fine, be sure that they eat everything and don't leave anything behind.

Yes, it would be a good idea to boil the rocks and driftwood first, that will eliminate any parasites or harmful organisms that are on them. I raised tropical-fish and goldfish myself for many years, and I enjoyed it. I had a few goldfish that I'd had for 14 years, they grew quite large, I had them in a 50-gallon tank in my basement. I had to give them up when I sold my house, and I miss them. Good luck with your fish-keeping, and have fun.

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Windemere

Posted By: cavalry4ever
Date Posted: 31-Aug-2009 at 08:10

Goldfish are very hardy fish and easiest to care for. They are relatives of carp, and carp is the last fish that gets killed in polluted rivers. Boiling rocks and driftwood is a good idea as some of parasites on those can kill your fish. Best rocks are sedimentary rocks (sandstones) as other rocks may contain chemicals that dissolve in water and change its chemistry. Natural plants and goldfish do not mix well as goldfish will uproot them. The sand on bottom should be large gravel. Fine sand will get stirred by fish (they are bottom feeders) and water will look dirty.