I have the cichlid fish tank bug. I know this isn’t Cichlids Anonymous but I figured I'd state the facts. In exchange for all my cichlid tanks the girlfriend wants a goldfish tank with some fancy (obnoxious) looking goldfish.
I did some basic googling but I figure someone with experience here could help me too.
I guess the main question is what are the differences requirement-wise versus cichlids?
I've read a heater is nice but not necessary. Fancy goldfish like to be around 72F. Warmer is OK but colder is worse?
A big question I have is about filtration. My understanding is with goldfish you don’t need to cycle the tank? Is this because their waste is something different than ammonia? Or is it the temperature is too low for the bacteria colonies to grow? My understanding is you can just change out/clean filter media and water changes and be good to go. If this isn’t true let me know.
Any other 'gotchas' when it comes to keeping goldfish? probably looking at 2-3 ryukin or telescope goldfish in a 30 gallon. Any other tank mate suggestions?
thanks!
I did some basic googling but I figure someone with experience here could help me too.
I guess the main question is what are the differences requirement-wise versus cichlids?
I've read a heater is nice but not necessary. Fancy goldfish like to be around 72F. Warmer is OK but colder is worse?
A big question I have is about filtration. My understanding is with goldfish you don’t need to cycle the tank? Is this because their waste is something different than ammonia? Or is it the temperature is too low for the bacteria colonies to grow? My understanding is you can just change out/clean filter media and water changes and be good to go. If this isn’t true let me know.
Any other 'gotchas' when it comes to keeping goldfish? probably looking at 2-3 ryukin or telescope goldfish in a 30 gallon. Any other tank mate suggestions?
thanks!