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Grooming Goldfish - Ranchus/Orandas etc, Sharing tips for grooming goldfish
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Alex_T
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 Sep 20 2014, 08:42 PM
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Getting Started
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QUOTE(ccschua @ Sep 20 2014, 07:48 PM) I am using 2 and half feet water tank with 3 gold fish. can I know which type of external filter to use ? also can someone recommend me where to buy the big/giant gold fish, i.e. 9in goldfish. For goldfish, it's always recommended to use filter with flowrate 8-10x to tank volume. ie. If you tank is 20gallon, using 160-200gph filter should be fine. |
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Alex_T
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Sep 23 2014, 09:50 AM
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Getting Started
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QUOTE(ccschua @ Sep 21 2014, 03:28 PM) can I know Eheim or other canister type is very maintenance friendly ? I am using white foam filter. normally after 5 to 7 wash I throw away cause the filter is dark, can not be cleaned. Someone said that they are good batteria in the filter. so am i doing wrong ? is that a reason to go canister type filter with water skimmer? note I am just rearing gold with no grass, sand or whatsoever. Goldfish are messy eater and generates lots of waste. Clear water does not necessary means clean water. Use biological media in your filter to cultivate beneficial bacteria, you'll need lots of those especially when you are running your tank bare bottom. And remember to change 40-50% water weekly. Enjoy your new goldfish. |
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Alex_T
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Oct 16 2014, 02:16 PM
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Getting Started
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It depends on which plants you want to add.
Without good lighting, balanced fert and CO2, you can only grow 'slow growing plants'.
However, slow growing plants will not uptake alot of nitrate, which defeats your purpose of having them in the first place.
IMO, best method of controlling nitrate in a goldfish tank is don't overfeed, don't overcrowd and do water changes frequently.
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