30G's for first fish, and 20G's for every addtional one after that sounds like what most people use. so at least 55-75G's. fancies don't get too big but they produce a lot of waste like goldfish do.
min tank size for 3 fancy goldfish??
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I am under the impression that they can live up to around 20-30 years. Most of the time if they die young is because of being in a small tank.
I just want my fish to have the best life they can have. I dont want them to suffer.
The tank they are in now has an under gravel filter. It allways on. I did not know you were supposed to turn it off.
I think I have 2 Calico Ryukins and 1 Black Moor. After looking at the pictures of these fish grown, I fear that they are not developing right.
Mine..click to see them bigger
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Who said turn it off?
You should never turn your filter off. I just meant that..I will be using a filter rated for a 70 gallon tank on my 30 gallon... so I would suggest a similar approach to whatever tank you get.
Oh, I missunderstood.Who said turn it off?
a 55G tank will be able to hold your 3 goldfish OK, but you will need to over filter, and a 75G would be the best way to go if you want to give them the best life possible. the only difference between and 75G and a 90G is height.
OT:I think it would be wiser to move your goldfish into your empty cube tank, kjofan. a 30G is really too small for 2 fancy goldfish.
OT:I think it would be wiser to move your goldfish into your empty cube tank, kjofan. a 30G is really too small for 2 fancy goldfish.
i have heard 20-30 years but as you said most are kept in to small of tanks and they die.
icecubez189's 30gal for the first and 20 gal for each fish sounds good.
