The Correct Setup Of A Goldfish Tank Options

[HappyBuddha]

I've been asked to write a FAQ on how to set up a goldfish tank for newbies who want to get it right, right from the begining.

I don't know it all... so here's my draft and I ask for your comments. Eventually we'll collectively build the FAQ when I combined all feedbacks.

[steffie]

For water change,

change water 10% - 20% everyweek is good.

Don't forget dechlorinate the water.

As for me, I change the water every other day



o o I forgot, they should cycled the tank first before have goldfish inside the tank.
Until the perimeter is fine, then they can add goldfish.

During cycling time, they can have danios inside the tank, danios helps cycling your tank.

I have 12 danios in my tank during cycling, it lasted 3-4weeks for the tank to cycle.

That's what I learnt

[HappyBuddha]

For water change,

change water 10% - 20% everyweek is good.

Don't forget dechlorinate the water.

Here we advocate massive water change at least once a week, and by massive I mean 100% everytime. Although your method seemingly equals to 70% (10% x 7 days) per week, the comparison is flawed as nitrate accumulates linearly. Having a large amount of water is also able to buffer the deterioting water before requiring complete change; makes life easier.

[top_view_ranchu]

Here we advocate massive water change at least once a week, and by massive I mean 100% everytime.  Although your method seemingly equals to 70% (10% x 7 days) per week, the comparison is flawed as nitrate accumulates linearly.  Having a large amount of water is also able to buffer the deterioting water before requiring complete change; makes life easier.

Hi Founder,
Life is not easy doing 100% water change! I don't agree
You sud see me with my wet underwear when I do 100% change for 4 tub every 5 days!

[HappyBuddha]

Hi Founder,
Life is not easy doing 100% water change! I don't agree
You sud see me with my wet underwear when I do 100% change for 4 tub every 5 days! 

I don't believe and you'll have to send in a pic of you after water change to show me how wet the undies are.

I change more water then you without breaking out much sweat. It's all depends on how you setup the container.

Changing water is a lot easier compared to nursing sick fish back to health.

[top_view_ranchu]

I don't believe and you'll have to send in a pic of you after water change to show me how wet the undies are.

I change more water then you without breaking out much sweat.  It's all depends on how you setup the container.

Changing water is a lot easier compared to nursing sick fish back to health.

I'll request my wife to take pics of me in my wet underwear, on my next water change! That is if I don't get ban from keeping goldfish after that! Will keep you updated!

You know hor, I even use a metal tea spoon to scrape off stubborn stain leh....and that is usually under hot sun hor...