Where RG Is Different Options

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This "East vs West" discussion prompted me to list a few items whereby information / keeping methods found here in RG generally differs from many other goldfish sites.

1)Volume per fish - Yes, this is just a guide.Some website recommends 10 gallons to keep goldfish, some 10 gallons per fish, some 1 gallon per inch of goldfish,some 1 fish per square foot of tank surface area.Here in RG we preach,if possible, at least 20 gallons (80l) per fish.

2)Water change - Many websites recommend 10% to 20% weekly water change.Some advise not to change more than 25%, some say should not change more than 50% weekly so as not to 'shock' the fish.Here in RG we advocate massive water changes - 100% weekly; or at least 80% per week.MASSIVE WATER CHANGES PLEASE!!

3)Feeding - Most will say feed small amounts once or twice a day, as little as possible.'Hungry fish = healthy fish'. Here in RG we say PUMP THEM UP.Feed small amounts, no doubt, but 5 to 6 times a day.Food should be consumed within 5 minutes as a guide, so all in all the fish should be eating for 25 to 30 minutes a day.Feeding them 2 to 3 hours apart IS ACCEPTABLE!!

4)Use of salt - Some websites recommend the use of salt for 'osmotic regulation' purposes or to help keep diseases at bay.Here we advocate NO SALT PLEASE.Use them only for treatment.Prolonged use of salt will render the salt treatment in the event of disease treatment ineffective.

5)Many still recommend sand bed as filters.'Sand is a good medium for BB to thrive'.We say do away with the gravels and sand.It will create more problems.BARE TANKS PLEASE.

These are the 5 that I can think of at the moment.Feel free to add if there are some more.

Rgds
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