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https://www.thesprucepets.com/acclimating-aquarium-fish-1381257 I usually use a bucket and add water from the tank.
Tap water works, use water conditioner to remove chlorine or chloramines instantly, if not on a well.
Goldfish food, I use pellets and flakes, depending on the size of the fish. Assuming you have a filter for the tank also?
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https://www.thesprucepets.com/acclimating-aquarium-fish-1381257 I usually use a bucket and add water from the tank.
Tap water works, use water conditioner to remove chlorine or chloramines instantly, if not on a well.
Goldfish food, I use pellets and flakes, depending on the size of the fish. Assuming you have a filter for the tank also?
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Thank you for the advice. And yes, I will be getting a filter as well as all other necessary things for the tank. Oh by the way, it's a 10 gallon tank. How many should I get?Welcome to the forum.
https://www.thesprucepets.com/acclimating-aquarium-fish-1381257 I usually use a bucket and add water from the tank.
Tap water works, use water conditioner to remove chlorine or chloramines instantly, if not on a well.
Goldfish food, I use pellets and flakes, depending on the size of the fish. Assuming you have a filter for the tank also?
How Do You Know If Your Goldfish Tank Needs an Upgrade?
Learn how much space goldfish require. They may start out small, but these fish can grow quickly and require more room than you may think.
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Welcome to the forum.
In a aquarium, each gold fish needs 20 gallons of water to thrive. Sorry, but a 10 gallon tank is not big enough for even one goldfish. You could get away with it for a little while if the fish are very small, but they will soon outgrow that tank.
Have you considered smaller fish like guppies? They come in many different colors and breed readily. They are easy fish to have.
Whatever type of fish you decide on, it's a good idea to do a fishless cycle before you add any fish. Just Google "aquarium fishless cycle" and you will find all the information you need.
Also, please learn about the nitrogen cycle. It's very important to know how that works with your tank.
In a aquarium, each gold fish needs 20 gallons of water to thrive. Sorry, but a 10 gallon tank is not big enough for even one goldfish. You could get away with it for a little while if the fish are very small, but they will soon outgrow that tank.
Have you considered smaller fish like guppies? They come in many different colors and breed readily. They are easy fish to have.
Whatever type of fish you decide on, it's a good idea to do a fishless cycle before you add any fish. Just Google "aquarium fishless cycle" and you will find all the information you need.
Also, please learn about the nitrogen cycle. It's very important to know how that works with your tank.