I have a single "feeder" goldfish (about 2" long) in a 5 gal tank. When I inherited the fish from a departing coworker, it was in a 1 gal, so this is a big improvement for him.
He has been alone for a couple of years. Seems very happy, healthy, and energetic. However, now that he is in a larger tank, people are commenting on his solitary status and some are quite upset on his behalf. (These are "non-aquarium savvy" folks, BTW.)
I don't have a problem with getting him a "friend", but would like to know if it's a good idea. I have freshwater tropicals at home, but don't know much about goldfish psych - would he be happy to see another fish, or would it be a possible declaration of war? Is he better off with the status quo?
There is also the issue of tank size. Until I got the 5 gal, there was no way I was adding another fish. Even 5 gal isn't that big. (BTW, it's an All-Glass Mini Bow with a Whisper filter).
Any thoughts? If I were to get a second fish, it would be another "feeder" (hate that) of similar size. What would be best for Zorro D. Fish?
All opinions much appreciated.
He has been alone for a couple of years. Seems very happy, healthy, and energetic. However, now that he is in a larger tank, people are commenting on his solitary status and some are quite upset on his behalf. (These are "non-aquarium savvy" folks, BTW.)
I don't have a problem with getting him a "friend", but would like to know if it's a good idea. I have freshwater tropicals at home, but don't know much about goldfish psych - would he be happy to see another fish, or would it be a possible declaration of war? Is he better off with the status quo?
There is also the issue of tank size. Until I got the 5 gal, there was no way I was adding another fish. Even 5 gal isn't that big. (BTW, it's an All-Glass Mini Bow with a Whisper filter).
Any thoughts? If I were to get a second fish, it would be another "feeder" (hate that) of similar size. What would be best for Zorro D. Fish?
All opinions much appreciated.
