Aquarium equipment and operation

Equipment Operation

Daily Tasks

It is essential that all mechanical equipment is functioning properly on a daily basis. Some equipment that needs to checked are the filter system, water heater, lighting, and air pump (if one is used).

Thermometer and heater

AQUARIUM HEATER

Although goldfish are coldwater species, if you live in cold climates it is still advisable to have an aquarium heater in place to prevent sudden drastic changes in water temperatures, which can be fatal to fancy goldfish varieties.

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Dakota – washington

June 03, 2010 - 18:16

katy...You arn't supposed to have a goldfish bowl for any fish. Goldfish need at least aa 20 gallon tank with 10 gallons for every additional fish (at least if not a larger tank). Goldfish are very messy and need lots of space. They need a good filter, a heater, etc. I would advice you to get at least a 20 gallon tank. I used to think you could have fish in fish bowls but that leads to unhappy fish and lives shorted by quite a few years.

katy – Tulsa ok up on resavoir hill

October 11, 2009 - 21:56

what do I do if the fish bowl is cold? And what do I do tostimulate it

RASTIN – IRAN

May 24, 2009 - 13:22

Hi
i have two calico in tank can put them in pond which i made it . and what shal i do in winter.
Thank Rastin

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