I have been reading up on bubble eye gold fish. I have a 20 gl that will be empty. From what I have read it seems I could put two in my 20. Could I put two at the same time or 1 at a time if I need to cycle?Or do they need a bigger tank?Any suggestions or advice is greatly appreciated.
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I would recommend getting a bigger tank. They might seem all right in the 20 for a while, but they'd grow out of it eventually. The "ten gallons per goldfish" rule doesn't really work for smaller tanks, since it doesn't take swimming space into account.
Have you considered doing a fishless cycle?
Have you considered doing a fishless cycle?
Yes, I think I might have to go that way.( fishless cycle)The 20 is my 4 yr olds tank and he wanted a bubble eye fish.Can you reccommend something better for this tank that is also fun?
Well, you've got quite a few options there!
Is the tank heated, or could you get a heater for it if it's not? If it's a coldwater tank, you could go with a school of White Cloud Minnows and some apple snails. If you want to make it tropical, you've got quite a few more options.
Is it a 20 long or 20 tall? Also, are you looking for a few big fish or lots of smaller fish?
Is the tank heated, or could you get a heater for it if it's not? If it's a coldwater tank, you could go with a school of White Cloud Minnows and some apple snails. If you want to make it tropical, you've got quite a few more options.
Is it a 20 long or 20 tall? Also, are you looking for a few big fish or lots of smaller fish?
I can get a heater ,will probably get one anyway for winter. I think schools would be good. I will look into the minnows and snails ,they sound interesting.
Personally I think one bubble-eye goldfish in a 20-high would work out fine! Of course I'm biased because I have had the exact same setup running since late May.
He's growing extremely slowly and I hardly ever have to change the water because the tank just doesn't get dirty. These pictures are from June. The fish is really not noticeably bigger yet.
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He's growing extremely slowly and I hardly ever have to change the water because the tank just doesn't get dirty. These pictures are from June. The fish is really not noticeably bigger yet.
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Yes, it looks like 1 would have plenty of room. I wonder if the fish would be happy by itself? I'm asking lots of silly questions because I've already had bad luck with having to take back my plecostomus (spot).I listened to the sales guy who said my 55 long would be plenty of room for him.But, I soon discovered he was destined for a pond or something bigger. 
Anyway, thank you for the pictures, the tank is really pretty. 
Anyway, thank you for the pictures, the tank is really pretty. However, it's important to remember that, even though goldfish grow slowly, they will grow eventually, and will require a larger tank than a 20 gallon. In my opinion, it's better to get a 55 gallon or so to start off than get a 20 gallon and have to upgrade in several years.
Bubble eyes get at least 6 inches long and quite large around, and a 20 tall is only about 20 by 10, I believe. That doesn't allow very much swimming room at all.
Bubble eyes get at least 6 inches long and quite large around, and a 20 tall is only about 20 by 10, I believe. That doesn't allow very much swimming room at all.