"Steve" wrote in message
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soup wrote:
Yes I know the tank is far too small for two goldfish (5 GL) but
realistically *there is no chance of getting a bigger tank*. I tried to
tell the wife that two was too many (indeed it is to small for one
goldfish) but she would not listen.
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And get a bigger aquarium.

He claimed that was out of the question - see above.

A bare 20 gallon aquarium (long type is
better) may only cost $20 or $30 US,

I live in the USA and tanks that size, unless they can be found used at a
yard sale or flea market, run anywhere from $40 to $70.00 which includes the
canopy if you're lucky. The weight will demand he buy a sturdy stand which
runs about the same as a tank,... he'll also need a filter for a larger tank
and a reflector - another $30/$40 or so. And he'll need the wall space
which this couple may not have.

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