Think I just got taken at a local aquarium shop...

[spookypug]

I went to a local aquarium shop today to purchase goldfish for my 3.5 gallon tank. I told the guy who owned the place I had a really small tank- 3.5 gallon and asked what type of fish I could put in it. He sold me three good sized goldfish and said they'd be fine. He said to change 1/2 the water every week and add 1/2 teaspoon pond salt. Feed them once a day. I posted on my betta forum about the goldfish and people responded that I need 10 gallons per fish! Do I need to get a bigger tank?

[spookypug]

also has a small whisper filter and a paddle heater.

[gm72]

Goldfish are dirty and do indeed need a large tank. Most of the experts here will tell you you'll need more like a 40 or 55 gallon tank for those fish.

[Amazon]

what kind of goldfish? In my opinion, yes you should have a bigger tank.

[Jacko]

Yes, you'll deffinitely need a bigger tank. For 3 fancies a 30 gallon will be the minimum, bigger would be alot better.

[Northernguy]

Here is some info for you!
Welcome to the Fabulous AC!
http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/goldfish/

[spookypug]

holy crap. Ok. I'll have to go buy one tomorrow. I am so mad at the owner of that store. really, did he need to make $16 so badly that he'd do this? I certainly won't be buying the bigger tank from him.
thanks for the replies everyone.

[Little Embers]

My suggestion to anyone, is to PLEASE research the fish you want before buying them....doing this can avoid this type of situation that many find themselves in!

[smaug]

How big of a tank will you be getting?Do you know anything about the nitrogen cycle and how to accomplish it properly?If not,please read our ebook,it is free and informative.
http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/ebook.html

[Cristoff]

For comparison, I have a 90 gallon tank with 6 fancies in it and am pretty much stocked. Some of the fancy goldfish can live quite a long time, and I have seen them get almost as big as a football!