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To cut down on algal growth (green water) the addition of surface covering plants like Lotus or Water Lilly (Nymphaea sp.) is usefull as is suspending shade cloth over part or all of the pond. The use of aquatic plants like Myriophyllum sp., Sagittaria sp., and or Vallisinaria sp., (There are many other species of plant you can use.) will also help keep the water clean, add Oxygen and remove Carbon-Dioxide
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoIf the pond does not hold water naturally then you will be unable to keep water in it without some kind of waterproofing. There are clays available that can be sprayed onto the sides and base of the pond. These clays can also be mixed into the water which will penetrate the sides and base provided the ponds edges are suitable and capable of retaining the clay. (I guess that is just another form of liner anyway)
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∙ 13y agoTake a bucket, fill it with water and add dechlorinator. Leave for a few hours to get up to room temperature, then remove the same amount of water from the Goldfish tank, and readd with the new water. Done.
If you're able to lift a Goldfish tank with water in it then it's WAY too small for these big and messy fish!
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Can fresh water mussels live in goldfish tank with goldfish in the tank?
Yes
Where to keep goldfish?
Most people would keep goldfish in a bowl or tank, filled with water. You can always add scenery such as pebbles plants and castles :D
What size tank do you need for 2 goldfish. I want some coral and sea things but Not too big a tank?
Goldfish actually require a well filtered tank with room for growth as they can reach large sizes. Goldfish are cold water freshwater fish. Corals and sea things are warm water salt water things. So regardless of tank size compatibility is impossible.A fancy goldfish needs 20 gallons, and then every other fish you add needs another 10 gallons.
How do you acclimatise your goldfish?
If you want to acclimate your goldfish into a new tank, do it slowly so the goldfish don't get stressed.set up your goldfish tank or pond in advance.Let the water cycle and establish beneficial bacteria that will help regulate the nitrogen cycle and help deal with the ammonia produced by a goldfish.Add a dechlorinator that will eliminate chlorine and chloramine.If you fill your tank with tap water, it will have one or both of these in the water. Don't bother buying fancy dechlorinators, just buy one that eliminates both.Float the bag filled with air and the goldfish into your aquarium water.Let the bag float for 30min until the water temperature inside the bag matches the water in the aquarium. Goldfish can die if there are rapid changes in water temperatures.Open the bag, let the water mix and slowly let the goldfish swim into its new home.Depending on the size of your tank, don't add more than a few goldfish at a time or your tanks ammonia levels might spike and kill all the goldfish in your tank. A cycled tank will help keep this from happening.
Why your goldfish is swimming above the water?
When a goldfish puts it's mouth above water frequently, this means that it is gasping for air as there is not enough oxygen in the water. To add more oxygen, placing bubble wands or stones in your tank will help the fish.
Can you add crabs to a tank with 2 panda goldfish?
NO U WILL KILL IT!!!
Can goldfish mate in 5 gal tank?
no. you should have 10gal of water per goldfish. you shouldn't have goldfish in a 5gal tank at all. they are huge waste producers
Can you put novaqua in your goldfish tank?
You can put it in there but why should you? Are your goldfish sick? Are they in need of medication? I am of the opinion that the less chemicals added to a fishes water the better the water is bound to be. Why add chemical solutions and try to fix something that is not broken?
Is cold water good for goldfish?
Goldfish are meant to live in cold water, not the warm water in a tropical aquarium. This is a huge reason why goldfish and tropicals shouldn't be in the same tank.
Why does the old goldfish die every time you put a new one in the tank even though the water quality is fine?
Goldfish first need to be acclimated - the water in the bag when you buy a fish is different than the water in your tank - you need to float the bag in the tank for several hours and every so often add a bit of your tank water to the bag. The reason is that the temperature and PH are always different, and the shock will kill the fish.
Is it ok to put sea shells into a goldfish bowl?
Firstly, hopefully you do not have goldfish in the 'goldfish bowl' as they need at least 20 gallons for one goldfish. That being said, you can add sea shells to a tank provided that you have washed the shells clean with one part bleach to 19 parts water (1 cup of bleach to 19 cups of water), rinsed the shells very well in water, then soaked it in treated water (water that you have added Prime or Amquel to for example) before adding them to your tank.
Can you put a goldfish into your tank right away after buying it?
If there is water in there...
