Pet Forum / Aquaria / Goldfish / April 2008

Yep, I have a few suggestions. Get a larger tank, and I mean a much
larger tank  and a decent power filter for those goldies. OR, return
goldies and buy a fish (s) that are suitable for such a small
container (clouds, guppy etc etc) 5 gal is much to small for a goldie
and a mediocre filter is  justa s bad. Goldies make a mess and require
much more filtration than the typical tropical type fish, and they
grow fast and 5 gal tank is just too small for 2 fish of 2" in lengh.

Cloudy water is usually a sign of a bacterial bloom at the start of a tank
cycling. To repeat what was said in the previous reply, a 5G tank is nowhere
near big enough for 2 goldfish. they require at least 10 gallons each and
excellent filtration. I assume the tank you have put them in isn't cycled?
If so you need to keep a very careful eye on your water parameters for the
next 8 weeks or so or you will end up losing them when the ammonia/nitrite
builds up.
Mel.

http://weloveteaching.com/puregold/care/care1.htm#essentials
THE ESSENTIALS FOR KEEPING 2 GOLDFISH
Jo Ann Burke of Dandy Orandas has over the last 20 years found the minimum essential
hardware and care required for keeping goldfish healthy.

1. Read all about the upkeep and expense first
2. Then buy all your equipment, get it set up and cleaned.
3. Buy your fish!!!!  Your pet store may be willing to hold the fish you want until
you are ready. ASK!!

THE ESSENTIALS for 2 GOLDFISH
20 GALLON TANK + STAND
FILTER               Whisper #3 or Aquamaster 400
HEATER             100 Watt Visitherm
AIR PUMP           Double gang
                         tubing (12feet)
                         2 big air stones
SIPHON              (Python) with nylon sockie over the end
DECHLOR           (if you use city water)
FOOD               sinking type
SALT                  crystal solar type salt for water softeners, with no additives
THERMOMETER
TEST KITS          for: ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, pH, hardness, salt
                       chlorine/chloramine,  (American Pharmaceutical)