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Hey there, The PH should be between 6.8-7.2 but ideally it should be spot on 7. U should also use a chlorine neutralizer and water conditioner. Normal tap water damages the fish because of the chlorine stripping the natural slimy protective coating of the fish and could ultimately kill the fish. the hardness should be 100-150. Most aquariums or pet stores can check the PH and Hardness for you if you are unsure of how to do it or cant afford the test kits. temp isn't all that important coz U can have them in a tropical (approx 25 degrees) or coldwater tank. But if u don't have a heater they will be fine at a steady room temp. Be careful of fluctuating temps. And if u have any questions, ask ur local aquarium. Hope that's helped mate
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∙ 9y agoNot tap water. Tap water could kill fish. Just go to a grocery store and buy Poland Springs water and get a filter at a pet store.
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∙ 12y agoGoldfish need to live in fresh water at the temperature of 70-75 degrees F. Preferably, keep them in spring or kangen water. Tap water is not the best because it has a high chlorine count.
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∙ 12y agoThe only kind of water a goldfish needs is fresh water.
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∙ 14y agoFresh. Free of impurities.
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∙ 12y agoGoldfish live in freshwater only.
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What kind of water do goldfishes need?
FreshwaterI think it's fresh but go to like a pet shop and ask
How does a goldfish live?
a goldfish lives with water to breath in if there overfeed they can still live they just need water to breath you should change the water evrry week if you cange it before then a week they get sick then they die
Can goldfish live in a plastic bowl with out oxygen?
No. Water is oxygen to them so they need to be in water in the plastic bowl.
What kind of water does the Goldfish have to have Salt Water or just Clean Water?
It just needs to be clean I don't know if a goldfish can even live in salt water. I always put the ones I've had in tap water that set out for a day or two I don't know wye it needed to sit out for a couple of days before putting the fish in it but that's how my mom always did it so I figured it was probably for a good reason. I actually had one goldfish that lived for like 4 or 5 years that's a long time for a goldfish. Goldfish need to be kept in fresh water, they are not made to live in salt water. preferably, keep them in spring or kangen water. By the way, you mom left the water out for a day or two to get it to be room temperature. Goldfish need to live in water the temperature of 70-75 degrees Fahrenheit.
If tap water is not good for goldfish what kind of water do you suggest Bottled water Distilled water?
You need to buy a chlorine-free bottle, to get rid of the chlorine from the water. Since no fish can live inside chlorine. And chlorine is mixed with tap water.
Can you put a goldfish in a one and a half gallon bowl?
If it is a small goldfish, it will physically fit in something that small. But, it will not live very long in it. If you wish to keep goldfish alive, you need at least ten gallons of water for each goldfish along with a good filter and a heater to keep the water temperature stable. With proper care goldfish can easily live 15+ years.
How much water does goldfish need?
It depends on the goldfish.. For ones that stay small you should have at least 10 gallons.. The bigger the goldfish gets the more water it needs. Those one and two gallon bowls do not cut it..
Do goldfish migrate?
Goldfish are not known to migrate like some other fish species. They are typically kept as ornamental pets in aquariums or ponds, and their movements are confined to these artificial environments. In the wild, common goldfish can be found in slow-moving or stagnant waters such as ponds, lakes, and rivers.
Can 4 goldfish live in 5 gallons of water?
no they need at least five gallons each. a thirty gallon tank is a good size tank to keep goldfish in.
Can you put goldfish in dirty tanks?
absolutely not! goldfishes cant live in chlorinated water. you need a water conditioner to remove the chlorine and ammonia from the water
How do you treat water for goldfish?
goldfish don't really need treated water because goldfish are like feeder fish there is a 20% chance there going to live past a month but if you want to try it just go to petsmart and get betta water conditioner or leave regular tap water out for a couple days (2-3)
How many female beta's can live with a goldfish?
None. Their temperature requirements are way different. Betas are tropical fish, preferring water between 82 and 86, while goldfish need water between 72 and 78.
