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About Brit Brit
Expertise
I can answer your questions about Bettas, most Freshwater Tropical Fish, compatibility between tropical freshwater fish, tips on how to set up a new aquarium, what fish to add, what temperature your tank should be at, etc.
I can answer questions about goldfish, and I know a bit about aquarium plants.
I can't answer questions concerning anything marine, and I know next to nothing about ponds, and even less about Cichlid breeding. So please don't ask.
If I am not sure about something, I will try to research it for you and get back to you very quickly.
I cannot magically cure your fish over the web, unfortunately, so please remember your fish's health depends solely on you.
Also, don't expect a detailed answer if I have not been given a detailed question. I can only do so much!
Details, details, details!!
(It does state what I need on the Ask A Question Page)
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I take care of over 3000 fish daily. I worked at Petsmart for a few years, and have had training in many areas, including aquaria and all the basics to keep fish happy and healthy. I met quite a few experts in the hobby and have learned a lot from them, and they have learned a lot from me :)
Also, I have done a lot of research and studying on my own time about not just fish but a lot of different house pets because I like to help people and help their pets.
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Petsmart training
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You are here: Experts > Animals/Pets > Pet Fish > Fish > goldfish in tanks, and multiple fish foods for one tank.
Expert: Brit Brit
Date: 5/13/2008
Subject: goldfish in tanks, and multiple fish foods for one tank.
Question
hi, i have a 10 gallon fresh water fish tank right now. It has tetras(glow-light and neon)bottoms feeders and an algae eater. I was wondering if I could put a goldfish or two in with the other fish. (i'm worried about temperature and how they'll get along) the temperature is just normal for tetras. If I did get a goldfish, would I be able to put both fish foods in, or should I just use the normal one, and not the goldfish. would this bad for them? it is a normal mix, though i'm not sure of the name(no label on it now)thank-you!!*-*
Answer
Hello Natalie,
I would stick to just the fish you have currently. Your "algae eaters" and "bottom feeders" (this can inlude hundreds of species, so you should research your specific kinds) are going to grow quite large, depending on the species. They start out small at the pet stores, but the common Pleco (algae eater) grows to over two feet long, and needs at least a 55 gallon tank.
Goldfish are from a very different part of the world than your tetras, and also require much cooler water.
Not to mention the fact that and species of goldfish will outgrow your ten gallon as well.
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