[header] How to make a goldfish live for decades [title] Get the largest possible tank. [step] Do not use a fish bowl; at least 75 liters (20 gallons) is necessary to make quality life for a single fish. Choose a tank with large surface area to increase the amount of oxygen in contact with the surface of the water (wider is better than taller).
[header] How to make a goldfish live for decades [title] Get the largest possible tank. [step] Do not use a fish bowl; at least 75 liters (20 gallons) is necessary to make quality life for a single fish. Choose a tank with large surface area to increase the amount of oxygen in contact with the surface of the water (wider is better than taller).
[title] Set up the tank prior to the purchase of a goldfish. [substeps] Getting it ready may take four or more weeks. Floating plants are also good choices as they provide plenty of light to give the fish some shade and room to grow. Avoid using a tank with a rain barrel, however, as this can rob your fish of sunlight. Don't be too enlarge. Medium-sized tanks will probably have a brownish bottom, while large fish tanks may have a reddish bottom. Also, if necessary, seal the area well with an industrial filter. [title] Make sure the water is shallow and does not stir.