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How many goldfish are needed to start a small aquarium?

Typically, it is recommended to start with one goldfish for every 20 gallons of water in a small aquarium. So, for a small aquarium of 10 gallons, you would need one goldfish to start.


What equipment do you need to look after a goldfish?

You will need a medium size aquarium with a filter and some food. If you only want to keep a couple of gold fish, a 30ltr tank with filter pump would be suitable. You will also need aquasafe for goldfish to treat water, gravel, either an artificial or real plant (optional). If you want to put an orniment inside, you can as it makes it more interesting, but you can decorate as little or as much as you like (If its for a child, it makes it fun). Not forgetting food.


If your goldfish is about 2 and a half inches long how big does its tank need to be?

Regardless of the type or size of goldfish the minimum acceptable size of an aquarium for a goldfish is 30 gallons. Buy a tank that is at least 30 gallons if you plan to have goldfish. You can comfortably fit 3 goldfish in a tank this size but no goldfish in a tank any smaller. Goldfish are essentially pond fish and need lots of space to swim; they will not thrive in a small aquarium.


What kind of shelter do goldfish need if you have 1?

One goldfish requires at minimum a 20 gallon aquarium with a filter, and an air stone would be nice


How much gravel do you need?

For a fish tank, you need enough gravel to make a thin layer on the bottom of the aquarium. For an outdoor walkway, you need much more.


Can you plant the bed of an aquarium fully so you don't need anymore to syphon the gravel?

I wouldn't advise it but I suppose it is plausible.


What do you need for goldfish tank?

To have one fancy goldfish you need to start off with at least a 20 gallon aquarium kit. This kit will come with a filter, filter media, the tank, and likely some decor. You also need to buy a bottle of water conditioner, and some fish food so you can begin cycle your aquarium to prepare it for the fish.


Do goldfish have to have a filtered aquarium?

Usually, most goldfish will need a filtration system. Most get large and create a lot of waste. If not have a filter system, get one or live with a LOT of tank cleanings.


What are basic needs for a goldfish?

Goldfish are a coldwater fish. They thrive in cooler water. So there is no need for a heater in most cases. First you must start with dechlorinated water. Some aquarium salt. Simple goldfish food. Goldfish like vegataion some freshwater plants couldn't hurt. Goldfish are very simple and easy to keep. Just don't overfeed. It all depends on the size of you aqaurium, bowl, or pond.


What do you need to buy with a goldfish?

You need a lot of things, unless you are raising goldfish in a bowl. You need: (for a tank) A filter A tank (not recommended under 5 gal.) Goldfish food Gravel Live or fake plants (underwater plants) Air pump (not required) Choice of decorations These can be very expensive sometimes, but it will keep your goldfish living longer and happier than in a bowl


Can guppies live in the same aquarium as a goldfish?

No. Guppies need a heater, whereas gold fish will overheat. Also, they will eat the guppies.


Do goldfish need a filtered aquarium?

Unless you expect it to just swim around in a bowl. It helps to CLEAN IT every once in a while.