Guest Julie Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Hi all, I have an empy 55-gallon tank that, when I can do so, I want to make a goldfish tank. I plan to get the twin-tailed variety - Ryukins, Orandas, Pearlscales, etc. How many twin tails can I reasonably and safely house in that size tank? I was thinking along the lines of 5. I want as many as I can, but I don't want to overstock at all. Also, is there any size difference between those varieties that I mentioned? That would make a difference, too. The only kind I want to avoid are the Black Moors, not because I don't love them but because the tank has a black background with black gravel and I would never be able to see the poor guy. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Petperson04 Posted January 3, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted January 3, 2008 I'd say 4-5 fancies would be fine. I think the general rule for goldfish is 10 gallons per fish, but it might be more than 10 for a fancy goldfish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jamisskat Posted January 3, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted January 3, 2008 Hi all, I have an empy 55-gallon tank that, when I can do so, I want to make a goldfish tank. I plan to get the twin-tailed variety - Ryukins, Orandas, Pearlscales, etc. How many twin tails can I reasonably and safely house in that size tank? I was thinking along the lines of 5. I want as many as I can, but I don't want to overstock at all. Also, is there any size difference between those varieties that I mentioned? That would make a difference, too. The only kind I want to avoid are the Black Moors, not because I don't love them but because the tank has a black background with black gravel and I would never be able to see the poor guy. Thanks! Hi Julie!..Julie here too..lol..I would go with no more than 4 at the max..Those types of goldies can still grow very large .. 10gpf 20gpf is best.. for 5 you would need 100g tank.. They are messy eaters and produce tons of waste..if you had 5 you would want to do frequent wc's and have many filters.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Julie Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I think I will try four. While I enjoy water changes, doing multiple ones on a 55-gallon is back-breaking. I usually go overboard with the filtration, so if I stay with just four I will really be in the driver's seat, I think. Thanks for the advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member love-rabbit-fish Posted January 4, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted January 4, 2008 good choice! i would go for 4 too that way, they will each gave plenty of room to swim and grow into the water will be easier to keep too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Earth!Mother Posted January 4, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted January 4, 2008 Oooh. Ryukins and Pearlscales are my favorites! Enjoy them greatly, they're so cute and grow massive. My little ryukin, Athena has grow a lot in the past 6 months that I have had her. I wish I had measured her when I had gotten her, then I would be able to tell the exact difference now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Hidr Posted January 4, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted January 4, 2008 Really to me it depends on your filterration. If all you have is one standard filter then 2 or 3 at the most. But if you have the correct filteration (550 gph or more) then 3 or 4. But only get 4 if you plan to put nothing else in the tank. Unless your going to be able to upgrade to a bigger tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Pixiefish Posted January 4, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted January 4, 2008 One other thing to consider is the compatability of the fish you wish to mix. Pearlscales are very slow and wobbly swimmers, putting them at a disadvantage to the fast swimming oranda when it's feeding time. If you want to have them together you will just have to ensure that they get enough food - divide the tank at feeding time or hand feed the slower fish while the fast ones forage. Exciting to be setting up a new tank. You probably know not to add them all at once, right? Will you do a fishless cycle or seed the filter from another tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member alexiscool Posted January 5, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted January 5, 2008 also you will need a hospital tank..Ten gallons is fine with a filter that can do 110 gph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Lolafish Posted January 5, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted January 5, 2008 Your water params dictate how many fish per gallon, as well as filtration. Since I am in the middle of a cycling mess right now, I have 6 total (2 fantails, 3 orandas, 1 ranchu) in my 55. But when the dust has settled, I'm keeping two only in it. Prolly the fantails. I have 1250 gph filtration on it right now to handle the extra bio load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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