New 35 Gallon Tank

[aphrodite_bw]

Hello, I'm a beginner, and I currently have a one gallon tank with two goldfish, and am investing in a 35 gallon hexagon tank since this will be much more healthy for them. I do plan to get a couple more goldfish for the new tank. What do I need to know about starting this new tank? What should I do when transplanting the old fish into the new tank?
Thankyou!
Morgan

 

[Puffdaddy]

Well first add the sustrate, decor, and water. Second, cycle the tank (how to is pinned on top) and adjust to proper temp. Third, add the fish.

 

[rdd1952]

Four goldfish will eventually need a much larger tank. A lot of people figure that the first goldy needs 30 gallons and then 10 gallon more for each additional fish. When you get your tank, make sure you get a big filter. Goldfish are terribly messy. I would suggest you get one rated at least 300 gallon per hour to handle the amount of waste they will produce.

 

[wendywc]

I wouldn't bother with a hexagon shaped tank because they tend to be taller instead of wider. Goldfish would especially prefer a tank with more surface area as opposed to being tall. For 4 goldfish, go for a 4 foot long tank and the wider, the better since some goldfish get to be 12"+ long... so they would need some turning room as well as length to swim.

I know it sounds like a lot for goldfish, but when you see them personally in a proper setup when they are full grown, it is very impressive and awesome.