Things You'll Need
- 10-gallon fish tank or larger
- Gravel
- Thermometer
- Siphon
- Goldfish food
- Logs, decorations and other hiding places
- Filter
Instructions
Use at least a 10-gallon tank to house your goldfish. Allow for 8 gallons of space for each goldfish.
Add several inches of gravel to the bottom of the tank. The gravel must be large enough so that your goldfish cannot swallow the rocks.
Keep the goldfish aquarium water temperature between 65 degrees and 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Never let the water reach temperatures above 72 degrees Fahrenheit.
Remove 10 percent to 15 percent of the water weekly and replace with clean, fresh water. Use a siphon to clean the gravel when removing the water.
Feed your goldfish a high carbohydrate diet with goldfish food once a day. Overfeeding could lead to both an increase in waste and chance of diseases.
Provide your goldfish with several hiding places such as logs or decorative aquarium pieces. The hiding places will keep your goldfish stress-free. Make sure the items do not have any sharp edges that could cause harm to your goldfish.
Invest in a filter for the appropriate-size tank. A filter will help keep the water cleaner 24 hours a day. Even with a filter, you must perform the weekly removal of 10 percent to 15 percent of the water. Filters will need to be cleaned--or replaced--regularly.