Hi again,
Well, I have fallen to the notorious MTS (Multiple Tank Syndrome!) Have enjoyed my 3 gallon for my Betta for several months now and have my second (20 gallon) tank set up. Photo attached.
Another fish friend suggesting adding a couple of inexpensive gold fish to the 20 gallon the finish off the cycling (NH3/4=0, NO2=1, NO3=5, 72 degrees) My plan was to return them to my LFS after the tank finished cycling, but the wife really likes them. Hmmm.
I have a small HOB and canister filter (100GPH), heater and bubble aeration going. Now thinking we might keep the goldies.
Questions:
1. I've read that the cheap goldfish will grow up to a foot long. So 2 x 12 inches=24 inches, so my 20 gallon seems a bit small for them when they grow to maturity even with two types of filtration going. Agreed?
2. If we do keep them, are there any other fish we can add safely with them? I've read that they will eat anything they can fit into their mouths, and there are also issues with water temp compatibility with tropicals. However, I've read that a bristlenose Pleco (larger one) and possibly a small school (5) of White Cloud Minnows might be compatible? Again, concerned about bioload in the 20 gallon tank, temp compatibility and smaller fish becoming a snack for the goldfish. Thoughts?
Thanks. I really appreciate your thoughts and comments!
Randy/Folsom, CA