posted 02-17-2004 03:36 PM         

1. they like to stay on the bottom lots why is that???

2. What should the water temp. be at for these fish???

3.there just small so can i keep them in a small place???

4. what the the best like type of food for them???

5. How big will they get????

6. can i stunt there growth by keeping them in a small place

note they are just small(little feeder fish)

please help me out i need some info

posted 02-17-2004 08:35 PM         

2. The can do okay with temps from 46* - 75*. You should be fine if you don't have a heater and just let the water be at room temp.

3. Goldfish can get over 12" long so they really will need a fairly large aquarium. I would suggest no smaller than a 40 gallon. You can keep them in a smaller tank for a while, but you will risk them being stunted and sickly.

4. Most LFS's should have pellets and flakes specifically for goldfish. It's a good idea to soak pellets in tank water before feeding them to help reduce the risk of swim bladder problems.

5. 12+ inches

6. Yes, keeping them in a tank that is too small will stunt their growth, but like I said before, it is not healthy. Keeping large, messy fish in a small tank will also cause problems with your water parameters which will basically poison your fish. They will also have shortened lifespans and weak immune systems.