How Many Commet Goldfish Could Live In This Tank?

[BlackyMoory]

I'm 90% Sure my goldfish are comet goldfish
 
 
 
Thanks Guys! 

 

[Noahs ark6]

Just one really, but in about 1-1 1/2 years time it'll have outgrown it. Goldfish can get to a very large size (hence people sometimes keep them in ponds), so if your heart is set on goldfish, be prepared to buy a bigger tank =)

 

[Chad]

I agree. I think that's not really a good tank for goldfish long term.

 

[Paradise3]

None. All goldfish get way too big for a 2ft long tank. That's 12 gallons for a fish that in some species can reach nearly 2ft.

 

[TallTree01]

I agree. A comet really needs a pond.

 

[Chad]

Though these are not comets they do give you a pretty good indication that goldfish can get bigger than we expect.

 

[TallTree01]

Not a comet or goldfish for that matter. But still, it's a big golden fish. Probably a gold fishes cousin or something.

 

[Paradise3]

Not a comet or goldfish for that matter. But still, it's a big golden fish. Probably a gold fishes cousin or something.

 
That would be a Koi Carp which is indeed in the same family as the Goldfish

 

[BlackyMoory]

So would a 64 US Gallons tank be better?

 

[fluttermoth]

What are the dimensions of the tank?
 
You want the fish to have enough room to swim up and down and turn around easily
 
Comets are still better suited to ponds than tanks, however big the tank is.

 

[TallTree01]

The reccomended minimum is a 75 gallon over filtered for 1 comet goldifsh.

Mate, just get a pond!

 

[BlackyMoory]

Mate, just get a pond!

 
How many gallons/litters should the pond be for 3 goldfish? 

 

[TallTree01]

Anything that is at least 5 foot in every direction.

 

[Paradise3]

I'd say a 5ft long, 5ft wide and 3-4ft deep would suffice and leave you room to add a few more but not too many.

 

[TallTree01]

Doh! Forgot about depth. 5 foot deep isn't necessary lol. 2+ will do.