Introducing a New Goldfish to a Tank
Transfer a Goldfish from a Tank into a Pond
If you want to transfer an indoor fish outdoors, do it slowly over the course of a week or so. Slowly bring the water temp in the aquarium down to that of the outdoor garden pond. Mix in some of the pond water into your tank with the goldfish. The key here is to not shock them with rapid changes in water parameters. Yes goldfish can live in both warm or cold waters but any fast temperature change will likely kill them. Slowly mixing in the pond water will also help with the transfer. Read more on this topic in goldfish water temperature extremes.
Reviewed By: Tim Winter
Tim Winter has a strong affection for pets and wildlife. His years of experience caring for various types of pets has led him to share his knowledge with others on the best practices in pet care. Tim holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communications.
you don’t goldfish bowls or any fish bowls are abuse
putting a fish in a tank is not abuse ???
Why does my goldfish have a really short tail fin? He’s an Oranda. Anyone know why?
I got 2 fantail goldfish the first day all they wanted to do is lie at the bottom. Is that normal they seem a little happier today
All of these commentors are abusers!!! Look up proper golfishes/fishes care! Damn omnivores.
should i buy her a new one???
umm my friends goldfish died while i was pet sitting it… what do i do
Lmfao what did you expect people to reply to you? I’m geeked
flush it and buy one that looks similar
How take care a goldfish in an ordinary fishbowl?
you put the fish in the bag in the water for awhile to get used to the water
Don’t use fishbowls, they need more room!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Look up minimum measurements online.
I won 2 goldfish from the fair in sept still going strong been thinking of getting 2 more will they be OK if I do? The bowl that they are in as about 6 gal of water in would that be OK
It would be okay but only for a very short period. As these goldfish grow, you need a much larger tank. Also, with additional fish, you will need to change the water more regularly. If you can commit to getting a larger tank and are open to changing the water a few times a week, then you could probably get more fish. Note that one adult fully grown common goldfish needs about 10 gallons to stay healthy.
Abot a gallon a goldfish is good so in a 6 gallon tank you could have at least 2 more.
That is super wrong. Goldfish need at least 20 gallons for one. Adding 10 gallons each fish after.
10 gallons per inch of fish
Dechlorinate your water
Change 1/2 the water weekly
Need a filter and aerator
I got 2 at the fair 3 days ago?
I won a goldfish a fair (but the fish werent treated cruelly). I put them in a bucket for now with some new tap water and their old water. How can I introduce them to a proper tank? Thanks!
i won my fish at the fair, i just put him in a bag and left the bag in the tank for 2 hours. then i let him out of the bag and he settled nicely into his new home, ive had him almost 2 months and hes still alive, im going to be buying a friend for him soon as i have just upgraded him into a bigger tank
Hello Abby
Your Aquarium shop should sell a decent starter tank with a filter to keep him healthy.
Change water every few days and dont overfeed him.
Good luck
sme way, put them in a bag in the tank , then when the water is the same as the tank temp gently release them into the new tank along with thier bagged water
Within 15 minutes water temp needs to be the same. Introduce the new water half cup at a time. Do not throw the bagged water in their; because it will contaminate the water; the fish; and the fish in the aquarium.