what goldfish

[kaztrekie]

hi all

i`ve got a 15 litre tank which i`ve set up all ready for my sons first goldfish
i keep tropical so i`m starting him of early on how to care for them(he` 19 months old and loves watching them)
which is a good starter goldfish that do`esnt get to big.

 

[ryan]

All Goldfish are way way to big for a tank that size. I would suggest maybe a few White Cloud Moutain Minnows or Golden Minnows.

 

[Cheese Specialist]

I agree, that tank size is not suitable. The first goldfish should have 20galls and then an additional 10 for each fish after that.

I don't even thing common, comets or shubunkins should be in tanks.

 

[schzaam]

get a few red caps and a couple off gold fish so you have a bit off varity

 

[ryan]

get a few red caps and a couple off gold fish so you have a bit off varity

What in a 15 litre tank? They wouldn't even have room to turn round after a while, you know that Goldfish can easily reach 10" in the correct conditions and live for 20+ years?

 

[Nina7777]

maybe he thought it was 15 us gallons, which would be suitable for a fantail.

I have to agree with everyone though, if my maths is right 15litres=3us gallons=way too small for a goldfish.

How about a betta! They are pretty and can be quit entertaining! and are easy to care for, hardy, etc etc etc!


Good Luck, and congrat to you for getting your children into the hobby early! I plan to do the same when I have little ones of my own, so they don't make the same mistakes I have made when i was younger!

 

[Cheese Specialist]

get a few red caps and a couple off gold fish so you have a bit off varity

I wish people would read/think before posting.