Oranda in 10g

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After doing the research on goldfish and wanting a proper set-up for so long I finally gave in and started up a 10 gallon I had purchased some time ago. When the cycling was completed I added one juvenile Oranda. Beautiful and active little fish.

I want some opinions on the tank's size. Some people say that's a little too small and others say it's sufficient for one goldfish. I've seen similar opinions on professional websites that reccomend at least a 10g tank. As any other aquatic hobby debate this can get rather heated so I don't want this- :argue:

I'd just like some feedback. And keep in mind I'm not an idiot and have experience with tropical fish. This is more or less my first real experience in the proper care of goldfish. I love this little guy and want to provide the best home possible for him. I only have room for a 10g right now so that's where he is. I'd like to hear all of you on how you feel about this.
 
A single gold should have atleast a 29g to itself, and you should leave 20g per fancy gold. Keep in mind these are only guidelines, and tend to break down when you get into the larger tanks (eg., a 180 can probably hold 10 golds, but acording to the guideline you should only have 9). Next time you get conflicting info, come here and ask, there's only bad answers, not bad questions.
 
imo, a fancy needs at least 30 gallons, and a commet needs at least 50, since commets are stronger, more active swimmers than the fancies. both types of golfish produce the same bioload as adults, its just that the fancies body is compressed into a ball, whereas the commet is elongated. orandas can grow to be the size of a grapefruit, and they are VERY dirty fish and need some serious filtration.
 
I've kept two orandas in a 30g tank. They grew to about 3" each and even with double filteration and 50% water changes per week, the tank looked *dirty* and smelled. The nitrates were fine, no issues there.

One passed away from chronic swim bladder -- that's what can happen when you buy questionable stock from an LFS -- and after that one was gone the water looked and smelled 100% better.

IMO 30g for the first fish and 20g for every one thereafter.

Roan
 
Talking to various people and further researching various sources I've concluded that 10 gallons is ok for a single fish- esp. if he is a juvenile. I will probably move him into a 15 or 20 as he grows (he is currently 1.5" small) and maintain heavy water changes weekly. I can see how people would assume that I sound mis-informed but this is something I did after talking with people who also have experience with goldfish and assured me that 10g is fine.

Of course if I could opt for a larger tank I would but that's not possible right now. In a short period of time I will be able to move him into a 20 or even a 29. I know I am doing more for him than most people would ever think of doing for a goldfish. And I have plans that will ensure him an even larger home when the time is right.
 
who did you talk to? you were in the chat room here and EVERYONE agreed that 30g is minimum.

and we all also agreed that a 10g is fine FOR NOW, but you WILL need to upgrade soon.
 
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