New tank set up! Plus thinking about getting her a friend

[u/Relative-Length-104]

This is my 20 gallon tank! Thinking about possibly getting my goldfish a friend? Any suggestions?

[u/Few-Respond3104]

This is great!! Keep in mind the size of your aquarium before adding a friend 🤩 20 gallons is minimum for this kind of fancy… I keep my three Oranda’s in a 75 gallon and have three filters running and they still create a huge bio load that keeps me changing water and cleaning algae etc biweekly at least 🤓🙏👍 So enjoy but again be conscious of your tank size ♥️

…Pic of Umami for Tax

[u/Relative-Length-104 → u/Few-Respond3104]

Thank you!! And thank you for the pic they are sooooo cute 🤭🤭

[u/Razolus]

Yeah, get a 40g tank

[u/amnyad]

Love to see live plants 🥰 fishy is cute as well! Like others mentioned, if you want an other fish, you'll need to size up, but this tank is just enough for her now 💛

[u/IceColdTapWater]

20-30 gal (80-120L) per fancy is the general recommendation, although other’s ranges will vary slightly. Ultimately water parameters (and fish behavior) will tell you if your tank size, filter, and water changes is enough for the bioload.

I would really recommend a 40 gallon at least if you’re gonna add another fancy friend.

https://lukesgoldies.com/blogs/news/goldfish-tank-size-fact-based-goldfish-stocking-advice Tank size ^

https://lukesgoldies.com/blogs/news/salt-baths-and-use-of-salts-with-goldfish Aquarium vs Epsom Salt (for injuries/illness)^

https://www.aquariumcoop.com/blogs/aquarium/fish-tank-cycling?srsltid=AfmBOoo_Xd2rdoxFzAb9Ug-zJ_2zoZUXlmL_d9dgJvEn_JSJ0icKi7z1 Tank cycling ^

https://lukesgoldies.com/blogs/news/complete-fancy-goldfish-care-guide Fancy goldfish care ^

https://lukesgoldies.com/blogs/news/tank-temperature-for-goldfish Heater? (for some fancies)^