How much room for full-sized fish?

[GiveMeABMW]

I know the rule is 10g per goldfish, but does this hold true when they get to
be 8-12" long? How many gallons do they need then?

[Donald Kerns]

GiveMeABMW wrote:

> I know the rule is 10g per goldfish, but does this hold true when they
> get to be 8-12" long? How many gallons do they need then?

At least 3 gal / inch.

I'd be talking with the wife about "needing" a pond.

-D
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