correct temp for goldfish?

[Spclk1981]

The feeder goldies they are offering you recieve terrible care and IME aRe much more likely to be caring some pathogen than other stock.

Sorry to say this, but 7 years for a fish that should live for 30+...Well, not really that good.

As I said, yes, 7 years, but admittedly (shamefully now) I was a horrible caregiver. After reading the boards and knowing more than I ever did, I am truly amazed they lasted that long. Heck, I always took the filter apart and completely cleaned/replaced it all. I knew nothing about benefical bacteria.

I believe what led to the destruction of my tank was an all out WWF-style rumble...I had 2 large goldfish, and 2 african clawed frogs (not the dwarf frogs) in a 15 gallon tank. There was a big "rumble" and within a few days there were no survivors.

Anyways, yes, I suppose a fishless cycle is still the best bet. I'll wait and do that.

 

[aquariumfishguy]

Oh my! I guess it would be WWF-style with that kind of tank setup. Big battles took place, I can only imagine.