10 gallons/fish is probably overstocking, and that only applies to larger tanks, anyway, as a 20g is too small for goldies after a short time.
Please help me! Wal-Mart fish!
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Thank you everyone for the great advice! I conditioned the water and cleaned the tank today, they're swimming happily about the tank. Luckily today and yesterday we had no school due to report cards being due, so I'm having my dad take me up to Petsmart today to get a bubbler, fliter, and a much bigger tank.
Take a photo when its all set up so we can see it! 
It is true that you really need more than 10 gallons per goldie. The biggest possible tank you can get would be the best thing for them. It may be that you'll have to go with a 20 right now, but if your dad will let you have a 30 that's even better.
Even then, you will need to maintain a strict routine of water changes to keep their water clean and your fishies healthy.
I'm so proud of your hard work. You are going to be a great fishkeeper. Just remember what fishpoop said: Read everything you can about taking care of goldfish and fishkeeping in general.
This site is a great one to help you as you go, too. Many times I've gotten in trouble and have been helped out. People will tell it to you straight, and we sometimes may not sound tactful, but don't get your feelings hurt. People here really want you to do well, and want your fish to be OK. They really want to help.
You seem like a very dependable young lady, and that is what it takes. Dependability. Your fish depend on you to keep them healthy and safe. They count on you to make sure their water is clean, and take care of their needs.
Ask your dad to buy Prime water conditioner. I know as a noobie myself, when I read post after post in which these fishkeeping experts here praised this product and constantly recommended it to others I decided to use it. It is a life saver.
It will protect your fish from the harmful effects of ammonia and nitrites as your tank goes through the nitrogen cycle.
Get a liquid test kit, such as; API Master test kit, to check your ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, ph daily, sometimes twice a day.
As you do vital water changes, Prime will help make everything less stressful for your fish, and it will be less stressful for you, too, because you'll know that they are OK.
(be sure to read up on cycling your tank. There's a sticky on that in this forum. It is extremely important)
We wish you the best. You've done good work taking care of them so far, keep up the good work.
Even then, you will need to maintain a strict routine of water changes to keep their water clean and your fishies healthy.
I'm so proud of your hard work. You are going to be a great fishkeeper. Just remember what fishpoop said: Read everything you can about taking care of goldfish and fishkeeping in general.
This site is a great one to help you as you go, too. Many times I've gotten in trouble and have been helped out. People will tell it to you straight, and we sometimes may not sound tactful, but don't get your feelings hurt. People here really want you to do well, and want your fish to be OK. They really want to help.
You seem like a very dependable young lady, and that is what it takes. Dependability. Your fish depend on you to keep them healthy and safe. They count on you to make sure their water is clean, and take care of their needs.
Ask your dad to buy Prime water conditioner. I know as a noobie myself, when I read post after post in which these fishkeeping experts here praised this product and constantly recommended it to others I decided to use it. It is a life saver.
It will protect your fish from the harmful effects of ammonia and nitrites as your tank goes through the nitrogen cycle.
Get a liquid test kit, such as; API Master test kit, to check your ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, ph daily, sometimes twice a day.
As you do vital water changes, Prime will help make everything less stressful for your fish, and it will be less stressful for you, too, because you'll know that they are OK.
(be sure to read up on cycling your tank. There's a sticky on that in this forum. It is extremely important)
We wish you the best. You've done good work taking care of them so far, keep up the good work.
I'm suprised no one thought of floating an active carbon cartridge. Active carbon is not the real answer, but it is like a chemical sponge, and can help improve the water quality while your fish are waiting for a new home.
I smple cheap cartridge (for like $1.50) could help you out. Just float it in there, and find a way to move the water around so it does get filtered.
Not (absolutely not) ideal, but it should help improve water quality a little and ease the stress on the fish.
Goldfish are like pigs. Very harty, and very messy. little poop machines.
I smple cheap cartridge (for like $1.50) could help you out. Just float it in there, and find a way to move the water around so it does get filtered.
Not (absolutely not) ideal, but it should help improve water quality a little and ease the stress on the fish.
Goldfish are like pigs. Very harty, and very messy. little poop machines.
I wouldn't recommend putting a goldfish in a 10 gallon let alone 2 goldfish....and you have them in 1 gallon of water? That would be like if you stuffed yourself in a duffle bag and were expected to eat, sleep, use the facilities, etc all in the small cramped space :headshake2:
I think next time you should look into the situation & do a little homework before "impulse buying".
We all had to learn at some point. I am not being harsh but am a firm believer in education. When it comes to pets it is important to learn about them and knowing about it's needs first, before bringing it home.
I hope your fish work out for you.
