What size tank can I fit 3 smallish (so far) common goldfish in?

Question

I have 3 of them and I'm trying to figure out what size tank to get. Obviously bigger is better with them but bigger is also more expensive. *sigh* I don't want them to die..so what size tank can 3 common goldfish survive in for a year or two until they grow to the size of an elephant and I need to get a bigger tank~ xP I also don't want to 'cause stunting so please figure that in too! Thanks a bunch~

Answer 1

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Answer 2

30-40 Gallons.  20 for one, and add 10 for each new goldfish.

Answer 3

i have had goldfish for 12 years and a new tank should be 5 gallons or more to be suitable but yes the bigger the better and yes they do grow fast. 5 gallons + .

hope this helped x

Answer 4

90 gallons should last them there whole liife

Answer 5

To save you the hassle of upgrading later on, why not just get the required tank size now? Lol.

I'd say 90+ gallons would be sufficient for 3 Common Goldfish. 100+ gallons would be ideal.

Make sure you get a canister filter with AT LEAST 500 GPH.

E-mail me for any questions!

Answer 6

First off, stunting isn't caused by a tank that is too small.  Your fish will continue to grow but at a much slower pace.  Then if moved to a pond will grow to normal size.  Stunting is caused by too many fish in too small of an area.  While you can keep your goldies in a 10 for now, you will need to upgrade quickly.  a 30 gallon (only due to the size of the fish) would work for a year for you and your fish, however if you are purchasing one at petco or petsmart, Walmart actually has a 55 gallon w/hood lights filter conditioner and gravel for under 180 bucks. (Prices vary from store to store and area)   Two of them here have the same tank on sale right now for 99 bucks.  Great deal for the tank.

Thinking about the type of fish, a shorter wider tank is what you need to look for rather than a tall and narrow.  This will allow for these fish to actually swim in the tank.

Hope this helps

Answer 7

Well, lots of time fish stunt before they look like they need a bigger tank, and if you just upgrade later, it will overall be more expensive. A 75+ gallon, minimum...but 100+ would be much better for them. Keep in mind, they get a foot long and grow very fast, like oscars do. They do not grow slow like clown loaches.