shellbell Posted September 30, 2006 Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 I have just joined and thought i would say hello,i had an oscar and am now going into some gold fish I am really looking forward to having lots of coour and more than one fish in the tank LOL So if any one had any good tips I am getting orandas and blackmores very exciting.I hope to have it all set up this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 Hi and welcome shellbell. What size tank do you have? Goldfish need a much larger surface area per fish than tropicals but I assume, since you had an oscar, you must have at least a 4ft tank. I assume you are starting the tank from scratch? If so, you will need to cycle it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellbell Posted October 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 Hi There yes i do have a big tank it is 3half foot but it is as high as well cost us a fortune LOL I am draining the tank and starting from scratch but what do you mean by cycle?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTam22 Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 WELCOME Have a look here http://www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/cycling.htm You can also cycle a tank with fish in there but this will help know what Caryl means - good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 What sort of filter do you have? Do you know someone with a mature tank you could use to cycle the filter? This is called cloning and the easiest way to get a tank ready for its inhabitants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 Hi and welcome shell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsarmina Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 hi shellbell where did you hear about the FNZAS, if you don't mind me asking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellbell Posted October 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 I asked a question on trade me and some one told me to come here I may get help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
me love fishy Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 All the best shellbell, enjoy your new fishies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsarmina Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 cool. i thought it was you twas i who said here was the place to check. hope you find all the help you need and look forward to seeing lots of fishy pics :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellbell Posted October 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 Thank you for giving me the site,I have had lots of help i really appreciate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsarmina Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 not a problem. as i said, i didn't know the answer but was sure someone on here did. glad it worked out for you :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustcooktea Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 Welcome along! Asking questions before you get your fish is a great start for your new tank inhabitants. I'm sure you will love having goldfish. The two main things to think about have already been mentioned - plenty of tank per goldfish and good filtration so that they can grow nice and big! Best wishes MCT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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