fish question

[troy272]

would i be ok to put two more albino cory catfish in my tank? i have one in there that i bought today but ive heard they can get lonely. i have 2 shubukin goldfish in there and a rubberlip pleco its a 10g tank. i know the goldfish will get to big thats why im saving up too get a bigger tank sometime soon. probably in the next 2 months or so. also the water is approximately 70-75.




thanks,
Troy

[Dangerdoll]

I wouldn't put anything in there until you do get the bigger tank. A word of caution, when the goldfish get's big enough, it may wind up trying to make a snack of the cory. It has happened and with disastrous result because of the cory's skin being somewhat hard and their fins being so spiny. More often than not, as the fish would try to swallow, the cory would expand all fins causing it to get stuck... can't push him in, can't pull him out... resulting in the loss of both fish. I know it's a scary thought but not an unheard of one.

[troy272]

I wouldn't put anything in there until you do get the bigger tank. A word of caution, when the goldfish get's big enough, it may wind up trying to make a snack of the cory. It has happened and with disastrous result because of the cory's skin being somewhat hard and their fins being so spiny. More often than not, as the fish would try to swallow, the cory would expand all fins causing it to get stuck... can't push him in, can't pull him out... resulting in the loss of both fish. I know it's a scary thought but not an unheard of one.

i will keep an eye on them. thanks i didnt know they could do that. but then again im not surprised. goldfish will eat anything.

[enya432]

i have a 10 g tank with 3 big fantail goldfish 1 little goldfantailfish1 a tadpole & a snail &they all seem to be doing just fine .i done water checks every now & then & still no problems .they r fun to watch .goldfish eat like pigs & they r a very dirty fish but it's all on how u take care of your tanks if u ask me.but good luck with your tank.

[wataugachicken]

wow. i bet you think that they won't outgrow their tank either?

[reignman40]

THANK YOU wata! Has nobody even considered that a 10 gall is far too small for goldfish. They need at least 55 gallons. On top of that goldfish are coldwater fish and therefore not compatible with cories. Because no matter how you slice it, one species is not going to be happy/comfortable. Instead of thinking about cories get a bigger tank, or get rid of the goldfish and do a tropical tank.

[troy272]

wow. i bet you think that they won't outgrow their tank either?


was that directed at me? and i sense soem sarcasm. i know my goldfish will outgrow my tnak thats why im saving for a bigger tank in the next two months or so.



sorry if i sound mean because im not meaning to im just wondering thats all.


and reignman theres always my friends somewhat empty pond for the goldfish

[Holly9937]

i have a 10 g tank with 3 big fantail goldfish 1 little goldfantailfish1 a tadpole & a snail &they all seem to be doing just fine .i done water checks every now & then & still no problems :duh:

I'm guessing this is who the remark was geared towards :D

[troy272]

oh ok sorry ive had a slow day today

[reignman40]

Not directed at you Troy. I'm glad to hear you're upgrading that tank soon. My parents have 3 goldfish crammed into a 10g and it just makes me sick that they don't care. You can just tell the fish are suffering if you've ever seen the behavior of larger goldfish. I am currently saving up to get them a 55 gallon. Won't help as the fish are long since stunted. They were stunted before I started the hobby and knew better. But maybe they can live out their days in a better home. Might not be able to get the whole setup until X-mas though since I have extra expenses with our 4th child, born on Friday =). Just I guess a sore spot with me, mainly that they don't care how it makes me feel to look at them when I visit.

[wataugachicken]

congrats on your new baby!

[troy272]

Not directed at you Troy. I'm glad to hear you're upgrading that tank soon. My parents have 3 goldfish crammed into a 10g and it just makes me sick that they don't care. You can just tell the fish are suffering if you've ever seen the behavior of larger goldfish. I am currently saving up to get them a 55 gallon. Won't help as the fish are long since stunted. They were stunted before I started the hobby and knew better. But maybe they can live out their days in a better home. Might not be able to get the whole setup until X-mas though since I have extra expenses with our 4th child, born on Friday =). Just I guess a sore spot with me, mainly that they don't care how it makes me feel to look at them when I visit.


thanks glad to know that. i was thinking about maybe a 55g as the very biggest. thats about as big as i can go. what would you reccommend?


thanks,
Troy