some Q for tank set-up.

[S_G]

Hi all bro,i am going to set-up a 522tank for goldfish.
My question here is :
(1)Does a tank with internal over-flow system suitable for goldfish?

(2)what type of goldfish is suitable in a tank that is 2ft height?

(3)how many pc of palm size of goldfish can i put in a 522?

Really need some ans before i can commit into them,thanks...

[Charlesnah]

Originally Posted by S_G

Hi all bro,i am going to set-up a 522tank for goldfish.
My question here is :
(1)Does a tank with internal over-flow system suitable for goldfish?

(2)what type of goldfish is suitable in a tank that is 2ft height?

(3)how many pc of palm size of goldfish can i put in a 522?

Really need some ans before i can commit into them,thanks...

For me I will choose

1) Sump

2) Ryukin/ Oranda

3) 5

Go to Polyart in Clementi Blk 328 to take a look at their setup. Very much what u have in mind.

[Leong68]

Originally Posted by S_G

Hi all bro,i am going to set-up a 522tank for goldfish.
My question here is :
(1)Does a tank with internal over-flow system suitable for goldfish?

(2)what type of goldfish is suitable in a tank that is 2ft height?

(3)how many pc of palm size of goldfish can i put in a 522?

Really need some ans before i can commit into them,thanks...

For me

1- Sump
2- Side view ranchu or Ryukin
3- Palm size 5 pieces

[S_G]

bro Charlesnah and bro leong thanks for the reply.
does that mean a IOS tank not suitable for them?
cos currently i using a IOS tank and i am converting it into goldfishes.

[Leong68]

Originally Posted by S_G

bro Charlesnah and bro leong thanks for the reply.
does that mean a IOS tank not suitable for them?
cos currently i using a IOS tank and i am converting it into goldfishes.

Bro, IOS also can...........chEErs

[Charlesnah]

How big is yr IOS? If too small scare can't cope with the bioload.

[S_G]

IOS conpartmant is 8inch wide running together with a canister.

[Charlesnah]

Originally Posted by S_G

IOS conpartmant is 8inch wide running together with a canister.

Should be good enough! no need the canister.

Welcome onboard!

Hi,
Suggest you slowly increase the quantity of fish. As adding 5 palm size GFs at one go will create bioloads that a new filter system cannot handle. Better be patience and let the BB built up before you push it to the limit.

If possible, use sump as you can add more filter medias for BB. The volume of water without sump is only one tank, but with sump, it is two tanks. So you get better ratio of fish to water.

[S_G]

Originally Posted by Hansreef

Hi,
Suggest you slowly increase the quantity of fish. As adding 5 palm size GFs at one go will create bioloads that a new filter system cannot handle. Better be patience and let the BB built up before you push it to the limit.

If possible, use sump as you can add more filter medias for BB. The volume of water without sump is only one tank, but with sump, it is two tanks. So you get better ratio of fish to water.

Thanks hansreef.
I won't be using a sump cos got to use my current set-up a 5feet IOS tank to keep them.I will follow what you mention , slowly add the GFs so that my filter system can cope with the bio-load.