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What I would do is, first turn off the heater, lights and filter. Then I'ld syphon some water from the tank into a clean bucket. Next I would net the fish and place them in the bucket. Then I would syphon most of the remaining water from the tank trying not to disturb the gravel or plants too much or leave them to dry out. I would then refill the tank with water I had kept overnight in clean containers to allow the chlorine to evaporate off. Alternativly you could use a commercial water conditioner available at pet shops to counteract the chlorine/chloromine in the tap water. Then I would turn everything electrical back on not forgetting to clean or replace about 80% of the filter medium. Maybe a little hot water would be required to equalise the temperature of the water in the tank with the water in the bucket and then if I was happy with everything being ready I would replace the fish in the tank.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoTo clean your goldfish's water you need to first get a clean fish bowl or something to contain your fish. Then you need to pour ROOM TEMP. water into the container. Put the fish in quickly and carefully. Than dump dirty water out side or down the drain. DO NOY CLEAN BOWL WITH SOAP!!! just with hot water. You need to scrub the scum or algae off of all surfaces with your hand, paper towel, or a BRAND NEW scouring pad. Than you pour ROOM TEMP. water into the clean bowl (if not room temp. let water sit out for about an hour.) if the bowl or container is sufficient for your fish to stay in till you clean the bowl again, keep it there, if not put the fish back in it's original bowl.
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Is a tall fish tank harmful for goldfish?
no it isn't really, but you have to clean it regularly to make sure it is very clean for them
What shouldn't you clean when you clean your goldfish tank?
you should never clean your fish tank with washing -up liquid or eny thing like that only a sponge that is new and water
What color and what happens when you leave a goldfish overnight?
If a gold fish is left overnight stays the same unless you don clean fish tank. If you dont clean the fish tank its turns blue and within 2 days it dyes
Is the goldfish a dirty fish?
No, a gold fish is clean
I have a goldfish and you cant keep the tank clean with it how can you keep it clean?
Use a filter and try not to give it too much food. Sometimes it won't eat all the food and the water will cloud up faster from the dissolved food. also it depends on the tank if its big one you could buy one of those suker fish to clean it for you they wont kill your fish and you never have to feed them
Can keep goldfish and other fish in same tank?
Rule of thumb is to not mix tropical fish and goldfish.
How do you clean a goldfish's tank or bowl?
scoop water from existing tank place fish in it and scrub tank wiith salt and rinse thouroghly put fresh water give about a day for water to be at the steady room temp. and out fish back in
Can Puffer and goldfish share tank?
Puffer fish are very aggressive fish and will tear the poor goldfish to pieces.
How often shoul you clean a goldfish's tank with two goldfish?
every other week
How do you clean out the tank if there is goldfish eggs in there?
Well, first, your eggs should be in a separate tank from all the other fish, ok? Then, when you clean the tank with the goldfish eggs, I usually never clean out the water completely. I usually just dump out 25% of the water and replace it with clean water. I'm sure no harm to the goldfish eggs will be done if you do partial water changes, and partial water changes are all you ever will need. However, if you REALLY need to clean out the tank completely, usually goldfish lay their eggs on aquatic plants or objects. If you move the plant or the object to another little tank or a safe place while you clean out the tank, I'm sure there will be no problem. When your done, just replace the plant/object into the finished tank.
What are all the items you need for a fish tank?
ok for a typical fish tank you will need a clean glass or plastic marbels or rocks. get a small plastic plant or other dec. to put in. you need dec. because fish like to hide. clean tank every 2 weeks or so. this answer is mainly for goldfish,betta & other small fresh water fish.
Should you put your fish in a bowl or tank?
it depends on how big it is if it is a goldfish or beta it can be in a bowl.If it is one of those big tiger fish or aqarium fish then put it in a big tank. A fish will grow to the size of the tank or bowl. For instance, say a goldfish is in a tank, it will not grow as big as the tank; however it will grow big enough to be able to swim in their environment. The fish will not overgrow the tank. I had a six inch goldfish in a thirty gallon tank.
