Go to the 'New To Hobby' Section -> Beginners Resource centre and then read the links on cycling. He told me that I should set-up the tank (with the water, water conditioner and filter) and have the filter running for 10 days, THEN put in some goldfish.ĭoes this sound like advice I should follow, or can you guys tell me the right way to do this? So I've been to an Aquatics Centre this afternoon and asked the guy there what he thinks. Now obviously he's talking rubbish because he didn't even mention cycling the tank. Now when I had my first fish, the pet shop owner said just put in the water, water conditioner, set-up the filter and put the fish in. After a lot of reading online I've read stuff on 'cycling the tank' and 'new tank syndrome' but would like some advice from people who have owned goldfish.Īt the moment, I have a 14 litre tank (with gravel, fake plants and an ornament) and an air filter, exactly like this one: I had a couple of comets and didn't have much luck - one of them attacked the other one so aggressively that it died (this was within 3 weeks), and the other one ended up dying - I think from fin rot after 2 months. Talk to your local Petbarn team member for more advice on setting up your tank, and to check out all the accessories in store.Hi there, just after some advice on new tank set-ups!īasically, my first attempt at having fish wasn't good. Ammonia will typically need to peak between one-two ppm to facilitate the cycle. You can do this by adding fish, pure ammonia or even fish food to the tank to feed the bacteria. In addition to adding bacteria, you will also need to add a food source to produce ammonia for these bacteria to encourage growth and colonisation. To cycle, it is best to use a very sturdy bacterial additive to support good fish health. Consider cyclingĬycling is the process of building enough good bacteria to handle removing all the organic waste from the system when you have a fully stocked aquarium. Check out our filter range online or ask our team for some more specific advice. Consider chemical filtration to help maintain healthy water, too. Aim for double the litre-per-hour rating of the aquarium size you have (or want). Make sure that you have good water turnover. This will be especially important as your Goldfish starts to grow to their larger sizes.
Make sure that you use decor that has smooth surfaces and cannot scratch or damage the sides of your goldfish. The common ‘pea sized’ may not be ideal for a goldfish aquarium, as larger goldfish may swallow it. Substrate size should be medium to large sized. Substrate (gravel) colour is based on personal preference, but we recommend a dark to bright-coloured substrate to help hide dark waste build-up that can occur in a goldfish tank.
Due to the large future sizes of these fish, it is good to start with a tank size that is at least 110-115 litres in volume. Comet goldfish can grow in excess of 35cm and Fancy goldfish such as Oranda, Pearlscale and Black Moor (for example) grow 16-25cm in length. Many species of Goldfish grow to be quite large, so a small bowl or tank is not a good option for them. Make sure to choose an adequate tank size for the goldfish you wish to keep. Plan for the future when selecting your tank Here are some tips and tricks to getting it right. There are a few essential elements to consider when setting up your goldfish tank. Find out everything you need to know about creating the perfect tank for your new fish.
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