View Full Version : Do Goldfish Get Lonely
LCPACE
02-23-2006, 4:08 PM
i currently have two fancytail goldfish....i cant afford a bigger tank for both of them so i have to give one away....do fish get lonely or do they not know the difference...
OrionGirl
02-23-2006, 4:18 PM
In a small tank, one goldfish will be much better off than 2. Unless you have at least a 29, I'd get rid of them both--one fancy is not suitable for a 5 or 10 gallon tank.
LCPACE
02-23-2006, 4:21 PM
which kind of freshwater fish will be good for a 10 gallon tank..i would like to have 2 and i would like them to be easy to care for
YoFishboy
02-23-2006, 4:25 PM
You could get 8-10 white clouds, no heater required, and they have interesting behavior. Or maybe a half dozen zebra danios for hyperactivity...simple, active, hardy...good beginner fish for a smaller tank...enjoy....
Roan Art
02-23-2006, 4:38 PM
If you can only get your goldfish a 10 gallon, you really shouldn't add any more fish.
One reason goldfish need such a large tank is because of the amount of waste they produce. You will be over-taxing the biofilter by adding more fish to the mix.
Health-wise, he's probably better off as the only fish in the tank.
Roan