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Old November 25th 03, 04:13 PM
GiveMeABMW
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Default How much room for full-sized fish?

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?
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Old November 25th 03, 04:33 PM
Donald Kerns
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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.

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