Warnings:- Do not overstock.:- 1 inch of fish needs a minimum of 1 gallon of water and preferably 2 gallons. Keep the water in good condition. :- Always use a cycled filter and keep it running 24/7. Fish need fresh water just as much as we need fresh air. :- Change at least 50% of the water every week.
Learning responsibility by keeping it alive. That's about it.
A 5-gallon tank is not recommended for keeping a goldfish. Goldfish require a larger tank size to thrive, ideally 20 gallons or more for a single goldfish. A larger tank provides more space for the goldfish to swim and grow, as well as better water quality.
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Goldfish bowls make great 'floating flower' vases. They are absolutely useless for keeping fish in. The first rule of fish keeping is "1 inch of fish needs a minimum of 1 Gallon of water". Goldfish bowls are therefore not large enough to house one tiny fish.
None. A single goldfish should have a minimum of 75L. You would be better off keeping small tropical freshwater fish.
Goldfish and shrimp are not compatible in a freshwater aquarium. Goldfish are known to eat shrimp, so keeping them together may result in the shrimp being eaten. It is recommended to keep goldfish with other fish species that are similar in size and temperament.
Actually, I think that temperature is about right for your goldfish. But if you seriously need to, you need to change the temperature of the air around the tank. I suggest keeping it in a cooler room?
Keeping a goldfish in a small tank can lead to health issues like stunted growth, poor water quality, and stress. The limited space can also restrict their movement and natural behaviors, impacting their overall well-being.
That is up to you. Remember however that all the fancy goldfish can crossbreed with one another. If you are going to be buying/keeping expensive fancy goldfish then you would most probably not want to cross breed them and thereby loose the value of the fry.
Goldfish commonly grow to over 12 inches. The size of your tank would indicate that it is not really large enough for keeping goldfish in. The basic rule of fishkeeping is "1 Inch of fish needs a minimum of 1 gallon of water. Goldfish should really be kept in a pond.
Lights are important when keeping fish. If you have a goldfish aquarium lighting is important to ensure goldfish keep there Colour. Most goldfish when small may have black or brown spots which will soon disappear wen they grow if lighting is good in your tank. It's also important if your keeping plants real plants need light to establish you can get uv lighting for plant growth