Keeping Goldfish: What You Should Know BEFORE Buying Goldfish!

[@trevorschiefelbein]

I love how this guy is just jacked teaching me about the basics of taking care of goldfish. Thanks for the info btw

[@Dave_Andre]

And I love how this guy eager to learn on how to take care of his gold fish haha (talking about you sir trevor). Those fish would sure live happily.

[@freshwatermommy]

This comment is the best 😂

[@GS41713]

I have a common named Lenny who I rescued after he suffered for several months in a small ammonia filled bowl. He's a little over a year old now and tough as nails. He's still under 4 inches but getting quite tall. I have him in a 10 gallon on my desk and a 27 gallon waiting if I can't find him a pond home.

[@McRxBeatbox]

Found your channel while searching for goldfish info . My son got some as a gift 3 years ago and only one left and can't keep water clear . Found this video after I upgraded it to a 10 g tank . Watching all your gold fish videos now to see if I can help my fishy live better . Keep up the videos

[@davidramsay1055]

Bought some feeders common goldfish about 2 years ago for 15¢ a piece. Started off with a 10 gallon now they have a 65 gallon They are now huge and amazing fish!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

They can be so cool looking!

[@TomokoAbe_]

Nothing wrong with feeder fish for pets! They are just comet goldfish

[@EddVCR]

One day I dream of keeping some goldfish in a nice big tank. I want to do as much research as possible so I can keep them happy and healthy. Thank you for the amazing information! :)

[@sirdukeusa3289]

I save feeder goldfish and keep them in my 55 gal. My grandsons love them. They won some at the county fair, they are growing and doing fine. When they get larger I put them in a pond

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Very cool!

[@LittleIvyJo]

Hopefully not some random pond. They're highly invasive

[@sirdukeusa3289]

@@LittleIvyJo I keep them in my 55 gal tank. No pond involved.

[@Mothobius]

@@sirdukeusa3289 they are talking about when you said you put them in a pond. What type of pond?

[@sirdukeusa3289]

@@Mothobius my personal pond made just for them.

[@darleenrieder7377]

My granddaughter won 2 little goldfish at a fair, I put them in a 10 gallon tank, needless to say they outgrew it, so I got a 55 gallon, and yes they outgrew it also. Now I have them in a 150 gallon. I love them, just hope I don’t need to get a larger pond for them!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That’s really cool!

[@darleenrieder7377]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics can I ask you a question, I feed them some flakes ( not much, more like a treat) I prefer sinking pellets and I give them Brine shrimp, blood worms and peas, Can you give me any suggestions on what else I can feed them? They are 7-8 inches long, I just feel like they need something with more substance.

[@andreapatane4204]

I had a Common Goldfish as a pet when I was a kid. His name was Mars Formerly Known As Clarence that my friend gave to me as an 11th birthday gift with my parents’ permission. He’ll be missed forever. 😭

[@pamelalacyfowler100]

I use to buy feeder fish for my horse tanks to get rid of mosquito larvae. They got huge!

[@monster9392]

I am so glad I found your channel. I love animals but my husband is very against anything that makes a mess in the house. So we have talked about getting some fish for a few moths. One day out of the blue my husbands grandmother bought my kids some fish. She gave us 4 small common goldfish, 3 danio glofish, and 1 pleco. They were all in a 2 gallon tank. (I know....I know.....just awful) Well unfortunately like many people who buy fish for their kids we had absolutely no clue on how to properly care for them. Within 3 days the water had become incredibly cloudy and we lost the pleco and 1 goldfish. The remaining goldfish had lost all of their color and became very lethargic. At this point I immediately started googling and felt so guilty after learning so much. That evening I went to the store and got a 10 gallon tank and everything I needed to switch them over immediately. It made me so happy to put them in the clean water. The danios were swimming like crazy for over an hr. After almost a month in the new tank we only lost 1 danio and have completed the nitrogen cycle. The goldfish have gotten their energy back and seem much happier. The kids are already over them so I say they are my fish now as I have put so much work and energy into them. I have enjoyed them so much that I actually want a much bigger tank. I have some questions I would like to ask you about it and the kind of fish I want. If you have the time and are willing, do you perhaps have an email that we could communicate through?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That's good to hear! Easiest way to reach me is through either Instagram or Facebook!

[@monster9392]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Awesome Thank you so much

[@unitedwestanddividedwefall2073]

@@monster9392 I have 8 goldfish about the size you have in a 110 gal stock tank I'm wondering is that big enough ?

[@creeperYT9824]

@@unitedwestanddividedwefall2073 if they are fancy then its fine but recommended to upgrade later, if they are common then they need 2000 gallon pond and this wont work

[@unitedwestanddividedwefall2073]

@@creeperYT9824 there not fancies there more like BAIT goldfish from the bait store & I've had them for a year & I don't see any signs of stress or sickness I keep the tank clean & feed 2 X's a day whole kernel corn & chopped green beans, goldfish food with freeze dried brine shrimp & blood worms & live worms.

[@vero_sr_g800]

My fiancée spontaneously bought 4 common gold fish 3 years ago and 1 survived after a month she is now 3 years old and we absolutely love her and she is growing big (currently in a 20 gallon). I have to do a water change every week because she uproots live plants and eats the roots so we can't benefit from live plants. Currently saving up to get a 55 gallon with a stand. Thank you for the info because we want to keep her alive and healthy for whatever time we have her.

[@jackwinter1385]

If three of four goldfish died within 1 month, you didn't start well the aquarium before putting the fish. Sorry to say so, but you killed them of your ignorance to inform you properly before buying an aquarium

[@lucyt-c8092]

try floating plants with good lights .

[@qutubhashmi1656]

So glad to see these beautiful goldfish.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@davidsfishtanks9347]

glad you saved the gold fish !!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thanks. They are great fish so hoping to get them into something bigger soon.

[@miss.scales7159]

I'm glad you do multiple water changes a week! I was a little concerned about the amount of fish in there, particularly that they're not the smaller, fancy varieties. But if your parameters are well and good, and they seem healthy, good on ya :) Though I do think that eventually these fish would be happier in more like 100 gallons or a large pond.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Ya, these guys moved into a pond my friend has - this tank was never designed to be their long term home. Far too small. :-)

[@mrs.marydonahue5236]

thanks!!More on goldfish please?

[@rickylee5437]

The triceps on this man! Also thanks for the goldfish info!

[@davidbradshaw1182]

I am so happy you post these videos because tomorow I'm getting a goldfish!!! :)

[@lostmangos]

They are beautiful and you are very calm and easy to listen too.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@juanavillanueva8735]

Awesome goldfish! If you could please upload more videos about these guys? Keep up the great videos! I subscribed!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Will certainly try! Thanks for watching

[@ST62382]

I have a 72 bow front with a sump made from a 20 long and I keep 8 goldfish in it. Love that tank

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Nice !

[@crimegeek]

Whatever college or class took on these initially did an amazing job. Beautiful fish! I just got five comets to grow out I love their graceful swimming to watch as they are adults. Great video as always!

[@khairul2185]

The explanations is clear and straight forward. Thank you.

[@isabelrice6024]

Just won 3 big gold fish at the fair and this really helped me out.

[@megl6148]

I feel like a lot of the fancy goldfish are unethical as they’ve been bred to look a certain way so and so they don’t function as well. They can’t swim or see well. They easily get bloat issues. They’re like the bulldogs of the fish world.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I agree!

[@texassweettea6125]

I know people that use these goldfish for mosquito larva control in cattle troughs. They are pretty fish.

[@Apollo_Blaze]

What a beauitiful tank of fish...I had some years ago...beautiful fish...so relaxing to watch. Great video!

[@judasrigby]

I love how he talks about goldfish!

[@CharleysAquaticNook]

Can you do a video on red cap oranda goldfish? I have 2 + 5 snails in a 26 gallon tank. I LOVE THEM. I do not see any videos about the good ol goldfish here 🤣🐟

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I will add it to the list!

[@bobstranzenbach4700]

That is a relaxing to look at tank.

[@crittersofearth9914]

You have a common goldfish, one white comet and three red comets

[@joanneramirezz]

I’m the third owner of my common goldfish and he’s about 7 years old lol. He tosses rocks so we call him Slick. Bc he has some attitude haha

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Too funny!

[@MrQuatros]

Thats some healthy Goldfish, keep it up.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@vacuumnut8300]

I have a 50 gallon tank in which I would like to put fancy goldfish. From what I have been reading on the internet, some people are saying that goldfish tanks require the filtration to be 10 times the volume of the tank. That means I would have to have a filter or combination of filters that would do 500 gph. That seems like it would be really hard on the fish. What do you suggest?

[@blazengunnerpaul]

Hi, absolutely 🐟 Fishtastic! 🐟 so Finfull! 😃 from Timmy Blazen Paul n Bermuda 🇧🇲✌️👊 God Bless!

[@Pinkcandy777]

Awesome just adopted 2 large pale pink fancy goldfish 🐠

[@zypang1447]

20 gallons per goldfish minimum on a fancy that don't grow large. Wouldn't keep anything less than 6ft tank for a common/feeder/comet.

[@rustybraun9101]

I’m getting into the hobby. I’ve currently got a 20 gallon with 3 fancy goldfish (2-2.5”) and 3 black tetras (1.5-2”). Tank was cycled, I do weekly water changes of 1/3-1/2 the volume, monitor water specs and keep the water 72 degrees. I do plan on moving things around as I acquire new/larger tanks. Is it okay to keep the current/ similar situations as long as I upgrade as they get larger to accommodate sizes?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I might move the tetras into their own tank and increase the temps.

[@ZsaZsaUmbra]

My "feeder" goldfish is over 15" and he is only 2 yrs old. Keep an eye on that bristlenose, mine killed my first goldfish and put a huge ulcer on a koi. (I like to keep young koi in a 75 gallon tank until I feel they are big enough to go in the pond)

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Very true. I have long since moved them out to someone who has a pond. We never had a problem with the bristle nose, but he was well fed.

[@Lranee]

MoonKnight has me wanting to buy goldfish, I had them when I was a kid

[@RickyParker666]

Hey man, i’ve got 3 fancies and 2 comments in a planted 55 gallon tank. nitrates stay very low and i can get away with water changes every two weeks (i usually do weekly anyways because i find it therapeutic) do you think 55 is okay as a forever home? i don’t think my landlord would be alright with me going any bigger. i think if anything i would get another 20-29 gallon and separate one of the fish.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

You’ll probably went to move them to a 6ft tank at some point?

[@RickyParker666]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics thanks for the advice. i suppose when bio load gets too large or if they outgrow this tank i could also rehome the comets to a pond if i can find someone who will take them. 6 foot tank unfortunately is not in the cards for me right now.

[@ttp519]

I got feeders goldfish

[@bigdweeb7829]

Lots of info, Thank you :)

[@sarahdonaldson3446]

Can I add a heater to treat diseases if I needed to? And what temprature mines are comets stunning koi looking ones 😍

[@dusinturner5107]

I'm setting up a 29 gallon planted fan tail gold fish tank with two fan tails and like to add a clown plecos and two mystery snails with them. Do you think that would be a good community tank?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

The goldfish will get fairly large - at some point you might want to consider a 55 gallon for them?

[@plushpossum]

I should have seen this video 2 months ago. I just bought 10 feeder (Comets) goldfish to put into a 300 gallon pond in May! But since I will keep them outside year round I didn't want fancy ones. How would I have bought "pet quality" Comets? I didn't want Kois. And Fancy ones wouldn't survive the winter.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Some pet stores sell comet goldfish that are a little larger.

[@SCHRUBBE1966]

Do your water changes. Keep it absolutely spotless. Limit the food . 🍱 clean and keep clean. 🧼 Have filter and if smaller aquarium have an air pump powered sponge filter in the bottom .

[@PULAG]

I've heard they are very dirty messy fish as well, but I'd agree they are not. They're constantly digging in the sand looking for stuff. They don't get the respect deserved.

[@anhell32]

Man...amonia....never knew about it ..thanks for the info

[@rafaelmontalvo6189]

Those are very nice I rarely see gold fish like that

[@EvaristaCampbell]

Great advice👍

[@urbantycho8486]

Look nice for feeders, some comets in there.

[@btecbradford5079]

I wish they told me they'll live for a long time so think before making a commitment, I'm still glad I got them tho

[@sharonhoover644]

I am so happy l found this video because I just bought a small aquarium to setup simple gold fish for the kids to enjoy! We live in the county and have filtered well water... will you please provide me information on what I should add to the well water for them or if it should be tested. We do not drink our well water. We have a water dispenser an refill water jugs from our local grocery store which is also water from a well. It too is filtered but has been test and safe to drink. I could use this water for the fish if you feel it would be best. I do have a filter that hangs on the back of the aquarium so l hope this will be fine. I amy happy to know I do not need a heater as l had not yet purchased one. I have an inexpensive water vacuum to help me change water. Thank you greatly for your time! I appreciate! P.s. l suppose the water we purchase could very well have chlorine in it because there is a water filtration system in the town even though it is a small town. However it taste very different from the water the surrounding restaurants provide....l apologize as this is starting to sound complicated...😑

[@Eyes2C.]

Please help. My granddaughter won feeder goldfish from a carnival a couple yrs ago. I purchased a 40 gal tank for him a couple months ago and now every 2 wks the tank turns green from algae. I use clean water, a good filter and Prime Chlorine removal. Is there something else I should be doing? Our new tank has LED lights. Should I keep the light off? Ppl have told me its because the light is too bright but I still have the problem when it’s off. Im beyond frustrated. Please help. Thank you!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

This may help kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3fbYZWYar-qpqs

[@Eyes2C.]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Thank you!

[@johncameron4194]

Great looking tank

[@dhiyaesmail1297]

Hey sir beautiful tank which sponge filters are those? Are they good enough to give you good peramators?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Those are ATI Hydro IVs I believe

[@processrauwill7922]

Do you think a 75 gallon with 2 commons some platies a hoplo catfish, and a hillstream loach would be fine or is that too much?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

My spidey senses make me wonder if the hoplo will fin nip the goldfish? Not saying it will, but part of me hesitates with that fish. Variatus platys might work but as the goldfish get bigger they might get eaten.

[@kentnolen1102]

Hi Jason! I realize this is an older video but I want your opinion. I just got rid of my flowerhorn. I'm wanting to get some fancy goldfish. I have a 75 gallon aquarium with 3 large sponge filters. It's my only aquarium. I was wondering what you think the best filtration would be and how many goldfish I should get? If it was yours what would you do? Thanks for your time. Have a great day!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Great question - I would run a couple of SeaChem Tidal 55s on it and adjust the flow to suit the goldfish. Good luck!

[@dhiyaesmail1297]

How many you keep in your 75

[@Kase-zf3ue]

@@dhiyaesmail1297 5 or 6 max

[@themarcos3336]

Interested how did they get big quick

[@Anthony_Williams1216]

Hey man! There is this white material you use in place of a cartridge on your HOB filter but I can’t find it, what is it? Thanks !!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That is filter floss.

[@Anthony_Williams1216]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Thank you!!

[@sumaiya3385]

So I shud not keep any other fish with goldfish? evne if one is goldfish and only two other types? I'm researching to buy my first proper tank of around 4-5 fishes, I really want them to keep them healthy so they can live long. Please give me suggestions on which different fishes can stay together in a 20g tank.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Goldfish can be kept together. I probably wouldn't keep multiples in a 20g tank though. This may help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpC3mXWZjaioqbM

[@dhiyaesmail1297]

jason i keep goldfish i usually add aquarium salt when i do water changes i wanted to start adding plants like pothos ect. can aquarium salt disrupt the health of the plant?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Good question - yes, some plants don’t do well with salt.

[@ejfishes7610]

Old school video! Nice one 👍🏻

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

It sure was :-)

[@jeremycarr9410]

I have 2 medium fancies in a 55 gal . Currently running 2 Tetra IQ 60 filters....could I replace them with sponge filters safely?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Sure, but they might not work as well removing particulates from the water that goldfish like to stir up.

[@jeremycarr9410]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics very true..thank u Sir!

[@DaybirdAviaries]

I have a large Sarassa Comet named Carmichael.

[@eerieberie2318]

Hi and I wanna ask the min tank size for comets, since you said 20 gallons for 1 and additional 10-20 gals. But I don't know if you're talking about fancy ones but when I did research someone said I need 75 gallons per goldfish.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I think a 40 gallon would be a good idea for one long term and at least 20 gallons for each additional one.

[@eerieberie2318]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics So how about fantail goldfish? I might plan on buying 3 of them. Thx

[@Neon_Moon2]

Thanks I had goldfish in the past and I have questions How much should I clean a 10 gallon tank with baby goldfish

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJnVYWWdrdWeaKs

[@H76Pro]

My kid wanted gold fish so we bought him two and put them in a bowl, now you said we should get a 20 gallon tank which is a bit big for us to maintain but I really want to move them to a fish tank so can't I just use 10 gallon tank?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

They usually outgrow a 10 gallon fairly quickly.

[@TinaMiller123]

Are feeder gold fish the same as gold fish? I went to the fish store and they gave me baby feeder glodfish for my 20 gallon tank? What size tank will I need when the fish get older? I was thinking of adding 5 glo fish to the tank.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Yep - the goldfish you see here were all "feeder" goldfish.

[@nicolerambally2714]

Hi i recently bought 6 one inch small goldfish an i have them in a 10 gal tub. How often should i change water.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJnVYWWdrdWeaKs

[@hannahwolfmusic2082]

I have 2 feeder goldfish in a 10 gallon tank rn and have had them fpr about a month, how long can i keep them in that tank, also what type of fish work well with them?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

They grow pretty fast. maybe a couple months? I tend to keep them on their own since they are cooler water fish. Maybe a bristlenose pleco if you want algae control once you get a larger tank?

[@faribaomari1982]

I got 4 feeders accidentally I am soo attached to them they are soo cute I have them 2 in 20 gallons and they are happy I have huge monstera plants the roots in the water they swim around it roots and loving it one a week water change and sponge filter and hang on back fitters

[@arvinpala3569]

I have 15 gallon tank. How many small goldfish should i only keep in that tank

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I wouldn't put goldfish in anything less than a 40 gallon. They get really big!

[@monikaprobst6970]

Thank you for the video, it's great! I have a problem with my goldfish. When i bought them they had been about 3 cm. They are in a 360 liter tank. Now they are 3 year and it is one female and two male. Last two springs they hunted the female just a little. but this year it is so what can, they are hunting her for two days, thwo weeks ago it had been same... what can I do? Or is the onliest possibility to have only one gender? Thank you for help!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Ya, they will most likely continue to do that if kept together.

[@monikaprobst6970]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Thank you, I have to decide, If I ceep the male ore the female...

[@TomokoAbe_]

Oh they are beautiful! "Feeder fish" is 100% cruelty. I had an Oscar that lived in a 125 gallon tank and it lived for YEARS from standard fish food and occasional live crickets, blood worms, dried shrimp. I would never keep another Oscar because they are messy but I can't imagine feeding them goldfish. That's seriously cruel

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I don't feed my fish other fish either. There are some fish out there that won't convert though.

[@TomokoAbe_]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Oscars are great--highly intelligent, and bond with their owner. However, they can get VERY moody. The secret keeping him or her happy was changing the diet daily (I rotated 5 different foods, which NONE were live other than occasional crickets) and never changing their decor, which would put the Oscar in a mood to the point he would bang on the glass with his head or play dead and refuse to eat for days.

[@johncameron4194]

So kind you too them

[@kvan4385]

what are good decent live plants for comet goldfish this big or bigger?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

They eat them all. Maybe Anubias!

[@kvan4385]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics thank you for the recommendation. i was thinking something with fat thick leaves.

[@petery4801]

Nice and informative

[@johnbees4443]

So why can't I use a water filter?

[@Riley095]

For single tail goldfish I would personally ditch the tank and just do a pond

[@OptimumCartoonIsOK]

I LOVE GOLDFISH 🐠

[@GabbyRocio]

My pond goldfish are feeders.

[@tristenwilliams8339]

What would be the best filter for a 55g tank for common goldfish?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I really like the Seachem Tidal 55 and the Marineland Pro 375

[@carpy1252]

Why are your goldfish so nice and calm, relaxing to look at.. while mine swim around at the glass like they're on crack?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

They do that when younger 😀

[@gcygeo2040]

Why is it that my gold fish don't grow in size? I've own them for almost 9 months but they still look the same in size

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

If they are in a smaller tank they could be stunted a bit?

[@samoistina9507]

i have 140 liters tank with 13 goldfish, and i change the water on 7 8 days is that ok and also i have 2 sponge filters :)

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I usually use nitrates to determine how often and volume to change water. This may help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJnVYWWdrdWeaKs

[@samoistina9507]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics thx

[@faisalmiah365]

13 goldfish?!!!!

[@samoistina9507]

@@faisalmiah365 yes :)

[@neelparmar2358]

Hello Jason! how many African cichlids juvenile can I keep in 2.5 ft tank?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I've kept entire clutches in that size tank - 30 or so. Obviously, I moved them out as they got older.

[@neelparmar2358]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Thanks Jason

[@okidoke4822]

Are they fake plants in that tank? I have goldfish, various types. Would live plants be better with them?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Ya, I had fake plants with them. Goldfish tend to tear up real plants.

[@okidoke4822]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics ok thanks

[@scotterthompson5663]

Agreed

[@leesutton1845]

Nice fish haven't you got a canister filter on there

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Nope - just had the sponge filters

[@leesutton1845]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics how do they keep up with the waste? I thought you needed a canister filter for goldfish because of the waste

[@devinwilson4706]

So I could get away with two sponge filters in a 10 gallon with 1 common goldfish? And he's been like 4 inches for about 4 years. My dad kept him in a 10 gallon when he first got him for my daughter. Maybe his growth has been stunted 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Ya, sounds like that may be the case. The filters will work fine for a 10 gallon!

[@devinwilson4706]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Sorry for the late response but thanks!

[@fletchqc9900]

They're so cute

[@chuy6809]

Can someone help I do 50% water changes every week for my 55 with 4 gold fish every time I do it tho my water goes cloudy

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That can happen. If the water settles down after a day or so I don't worry about it.

[@crittersofearth9914]

Good fi I like the white goldfi The white gold fish

[@jamesw9510]

Can anyone please answer this question regarding ph. I'm new to fish keeping and don't yet fully understand How ph affects fish. I've had some fancy goldfish in a 240 litre for 8 months now and the ph is 7.2. My watwater changes have been 60 litre weekly. I've never left it longer than a week because I was scared of affecting ph. But life has got in the way and water changes have been neglected for a month. My tap water ph is constantly 7.2 but my tank ph has dropped to 6.6. So my question is this. If my ph shifts suddenly from 6.6 to 7.0 would that be harmful to my fish.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

It can be if it keeps happening. Smaller, more frequent water changes can help.

[@jamesw9510]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics thank.you for taking the time to reply. Sorry to be a pest. Could you also tell me. What snail's are best for keeping with goldfish. My gh is 200pp temperature stays at 72f. tds usually 80 to 100ppm and ph 7.0. And my fish are 3 inches. And if snail's is a bad idea. What other algae eaters would you recommend 🤔🥰

[@LMatRC]

Do u think I can keep 2 orandas or ranchu in a 20g

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Usually a 40 gallon is the minimum for one goldfish.

[@talismanskulls2857]

Plus they are Carp.

[@vision821k4]

can you imagine fighting this guy bc you mistreated his goldfish? yikes. no, no, i wouldn't want that at all.

[@johncameron4194]

Friend just gave me a 70 gallon guess who’s saving some feeder fish. Love goldfish

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That will be cool!

[@johncameron4194]

I can’t wait. Thanks for your great videos it’s given me some great ideas

[@lyncxold]

Would a 10 gallon be okay for a common goldfish as a start tank with weekly 25% or so water changes? There a 50 ish gallon tank that has something wrong with its water so it’s gonna be redone and fixed but is the 10 okay to keep in until then?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

For a temporary holding tank it will work fine.

[@lyncxold]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics how long would be the max time I could keep it in there? Also, props to you for continuing to respond 4 years in the future

[@meow1178]

What type of goldfish are those?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Those were regular Petsmart feeder goldfish. 😀 Comet goldfish is what they are typically called.