goldfish size

[Paul W]

I know that goldfish grow bigger depending on size of tank and other
fish yet can there size be limited if they spend a good few years in
smaller tanks, i.e does it limit the growth later even if transferred
to a bigger tank?

[Mel]

Yes, they become stunted. This doesn't just affect their external appearance
but also their internal organs.
Mel.


"Paul W" > wrote in message
om...
> I know that goldfish grow bigger depending on size of tank and other
> fish yet can there size be limited if they spend a good few years in
> smaller tanks, i.e does it limit the growth later even if transferred
> to a bigger tank?

[blove]

keeping goldfish or any fish in a tank too small is cruel and the water gets
nasty faster so the upkeep is pretty much tripled. what limits a fishes
growth is poor water conditions and tiny tanks and it severly cuts short
their lifespans. goldfish can live 25 yrs if properly cared for.


"Paul W" > wrote in message
om...
> I know that goldfish grow bigger depending on size of tank and other
> fish yet can there size be limited if they spend a good few years in
> smaller tanks, i.e does it limit the growth later even if transferred
> to a bigger tank?

[BErney1014]

>does it limit the growth later even if transferred
>to a bigger tank?

You will find a goldfish can grow bigger even later in their life. Tank size,
increasing, and stocking level reduction will result in growth spurts.