Help / Suggestions Please Large Goldfish Found In Tiny Tank

[Tyrannosaurus]

We were visiting some friends and came across three goldfish they'd had for 2 years living in one of those little Marina tanks. You know, the ones that probably have a max 15 - 20 liter capacity and are always sold by idiot pet stores as goldfish tanks.

Anyway, these three have managed to survive. There are two comet looking fish about 10 cm long and one bigger one that may or may not be a fantail that is at last 20 cm long. They barely have room to turn around in there, but aside from that, they actually all look very healthy and well. They apparently get 90% water changes every two weeks or so, and they've managed to grow in that, though they are probably still stunted I would guess.

I said that I'd take them and find them new homes, (because anything has to be better than living in a tank that can fit about 5 neons in it). In the meantime, would it be better to put them in a 60 x 30 x 30 tank that I have, it's still not big, but it is at least 2.5 times bigger than what they're currently in, or should I move my 10 danios and fighter fish into that tank and give the goldfish the 20 gallon long I have.

Also, whilst I am at it, does anyone have a pond in Christchurch that would have room for these guys? One's a very pretty koi colored fish that looks lovely, the others are just your stock standard orange goldfish.

[Caryl]

They have survived this long, I am sure they will continue to do so while you find them a new home.

If you do not find someone in ChCh who wants them, I can rehome them here. I wil be in ChCh Queen's Birthday weekend (June 4 - 7).

I may also know someone in ChCh who will have room in their pond. Will get back to you.

[Tyrannosaurus]

Thanks Caryl I've already agreed to take them, so I'll put them in the 20 gallon long for now.

I'll update the thread with some pics later.

[Caryl]

My son said he can put them in his pond if you like, he has room. He lives in Belfast. Send me a PM please.