i have a baby ranchu! he's very small so can't choke on his pebbles, but he is alone in his 75 gallon tank! i'm going to get him a friend and try to switch out the pebbles with sand soon.
Is top filter okay for the tank? I have 2 by 2 tank and I keep 1 black moor, 3 orandas and 2 koi. Are they overcrowded? The 2 orandas are in their first months and the other one is 1 year, the black moor is also 1 year. The kois are also in their first months
@jssjjsst a 2 by 2? How many gallons? That does sound a little overcrowded though. The sizes of the fish are a little more important to know then the age of the fish as well. My 2 fancies (an oranda and an ruykin) started in a 40gallon breeder with a HOB rated for 200gallons? Then they spent most of their lives in a 60 gallon tall (wouldn't recommend, too tall not wide enough for fancies) with a external filter rated over 800 gph. And they still had thr occasional issue with waste.
Thank you this is very helpful. My aunt breed axolotl’s and I’m hoping to get one from her next year. I’ve done a lot of research and I know it’s different for axolotl’s, but any information I can get on aquatic stuff is needed :)
The most important thing you gotta know is the fish tank nitrogen cycle. I'd join some fish keeping communities for help especially since you want to keep such a sensitive animal as your first
Thank you for saying this, altho most of the info most fish need. I hated when I worked at petsmart and ppl would buy a fish (usually a beta) and a super tiny crappy fish bowl, no filters, no air stone, no nothing. You try to educate them and they roll their eyes and make their original purchase then get pissed in like a week when it dies and they have to come back.
Something I’ve learned over the past couple years is that, plants create oxygen for the fish, the fish take in oxygen, they eat and do their waste, the plants take in the waste, and create more oxygen with it :D Highly recommend getting a plant, it also keeps the water very clear along with a good filter. I started out with the hardest plants ever and got rid of them. My grandmother has been growing a Pothos longer than I’ve been alive, and she cuts off pieces for me every once in awhile and I add them to my tank. It’s essentially something I don’t even have to touch it just does its thing. And they grow so well in tanks and the fish nibble on them but not enough to kill the plant. It looks more natural and I LOVE them. Highly recommend the Pothos plant as well. As I said there’s basically no care to them aside the lighting. You plop them in the tank and let them thrive. If they get too big, chop them off and give them to a friend or another tank.
I know someone with fish and he used to have them in his basement for the longest time. Some workers blew a fuse down there and the light went out in the tank. Thankfully it was caught fast enough and fixed so I don't think any fish died.
My 8yo has been begging for a fish for a couple if years now, but I've been very hesitant to purchase one for hum because of the cost associated with it, but also because of the amount of care they require. We've already got 6 rats, they're honestly enough for me and I know I'll be the one having to take care of it I'm gonna show him this video, looking forward to showing him the next one too. Thanks!
Im sitting on 65F and dont worry Ranchu still florish without a heater ! X SAND or FINE GRAVEL ONLY! Im with you on that :) Just gravel take a little more time to clean but a decent gravel cleaner will make it alot quicker :) (likely to lose more sand than gravel using one) AND NEVER JUST GET ONE THEY ARE NEEDY AF! Not trying to portray an expert but if a bit of experience helps then im happy 😊
I like using a really fine gravel in my tanks cause you get the benefits of both sand and gravel without any of the downsides (from my experience at least)
As a subscriber who lives in a tropical country, I have fancy GF in my diy outdoor pond and since I live in the tropics using a heater is just optional because it really gets cold here during rainy seasons or during or after December. I suggest getting an aquarium fan/blower instead because most of the time it's warm or scorching hot in here.
Can I add? Please make sure your water is ready and cycled before getting your fish!!! Especially on the mainland US, where the water is super full of weird chlorines and other chemicals, it can take a bit of work to get your water ready, so don't buy the goldfish first, because they'll be stuck in a bag with little water while you prep the tank....which takes a bit of time!! 😅 Can't just throw goldies (especially these expensive ones!!) in regular water and expect them to survive.
A heater brings up metabolism which is Wonderful for growth but not for ammonia build up, especially in a tank as small as a 20 gallon. Warmer water will also make ammonia more toxic. You can also get more dissolved oxygen in colder water. So over all unless you're growing the fish out its usually a better shout to keep it cooler (65-70f) They are carp after all and thrive happily at that colder temp. I always suggest a minimum of 30g with 15g ontop for each extra as well but a smaller tank is possible with a lot of water changes.
Just cause Luke forgot to say, 20 gqllons is minimum for ONE GOLDFISH, if you want 2 you need a 40 gallon and then plus 10 gallons for each additional one Also i would say room temperature 68° is better for goldfish longevity
You should get a small saltwater tank, 15g I have one and it is so much fun to look at and an expert like you should have to trouble keeping one going!
Interesting, I really like your content and learning on gold this care coming from the perspective of someone who has a marine tank salt water tank and it’s interesting to see not only the similarities but the differences and yes it’s true, even on the saltwater side of things bigger is always better Can you do a salt water plant thank yeah absolutely macroalgae but you’re having some beneficial energy in your saltwater aquarium is beneficial. Will your fish try to eat it some of a might is it a talking hazard not really
I’m getting my tank ready for the fish i will be getting for my birthday in November. I’m so excited I want it to be perfect for the 2 lil nuggets i will be getting from Luke 🥰
As someone who lives in Texas, I would only use the heater for maybe 2 months out of the year. It gets plenty warm in the house..... On the topic, are there ways to cool down the water if it starts to get too hot for the fish?
That is... A lot of things- We have only gupies, i have found out that gupies can survuve literaly anything as long as theyre fed and sometimes go for cannibalism too if they dont have food dor too long
i just got an eastren box turtle and we gave him an old garden box with lots of loose dirt to burrow and a big bowl of water with rocks at the bottom its also in the ground so he can get in and out, hes currently a juvenile
Wow! For some reason I thought goldfish needed cooler temps than that. It is tempting to have some, but I don’t have the space for the appropriate setup
No. They are labeled "coldwater" by the internet only because they can survive colder water temps. But all goldfish thrive in water temps above 70 degrees.
@@AnthonysOutdoors I do agree with you BUT they do also thrive in 60+ Water not just 70 (preferably), pretty sure carp come from Asia when the water temp fluctuates with the seasons, but mostly cold, they are evolved to survive freezing and burning hot water (90+ degrees)
I wanna get just a very basic ugly goldfish. My boyfriend has one and I love him so much it’s so silly . Any tips ? How big should my tank be ? I was thinking getting a 2.5 gal, only one fish and two snails ? Idk if that’s big enough tho for a regular goldfish…
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Day 12 of asking for a goldfish to be named Bobby Mc bob
Luk when will you sell ranchu goldfish in your shol?
*shop
Can you tell me what I’d need for a single common goldfish?
Also if you have any beta fish knowledge I’d like to know
@@yuvithepighe already does
I bet Luke has a single folder on his desktop titled “Clarence choking” and the video file of Clarence choking on the plant is the only file in there
Luke actually hearted this comment 😂
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i have a baby ranchu! he's very small so can't choke on his pebbles, but he is alone in his 75 gallon tank! i'm going to get him a friend and try to switch out the pebbles with sand soon.
I recommend big pebbles which make tank so nce to look with river sand
@@astro_dude8 Thanks! Sounds cool 😊
Thank you so much for making this video. I’ve been asking for such a long time for video like this! Thank you Luke! ❤
He has some really good articles about supplies and goldfish care on his website also.
Some day ill get a goldfish ✊️
it sound so wrong without the " ' " lol
Keep in mind some fancies are more sensitive to warmer water. Mine often had stomach issues if they got too warm.
Same with mine. They did much better in colder water. I guess it depends on the breed
Is top filter okay for the tank? I have 2 by 2 tank and I keep 1 black moor, 3 orandas and 2 koi. Are they overcrowded? The 2 orandas are in their first months and the other one is 1 year, the black moor is also 1 year. The kois are also in their first months
@jssjjsst a 2 by 2? How many gallons?
That does sound a little overcrowded though. The sizes of the fish are a little more important to know then the age of the fish as well. My 2 fancies (an oranda and an ruykin) started in a 40gallon breeder with a HOB rated for 200gallons? Then they spent most of their lives in a 60 gallon tall (wouldn't recommend, too tall not wide enough for fancies) with a external filter rated over 800 gph. And they still had thr occasional issue with waste.
@@jssjjsst I used aqadviser the aquarium calculator to see if my tanks were overcrowded.
Thank you this is very helpful. My aunt breed axolotl’s and I’m hoping to get one from her next year. I’ve done a lot of research and I know it’s different for axolotl’s, but any information I can get on aquatic stuff is needed :)
Axolotls like cold water,get a chiller
The most important thing you gotta know is the fish tank nitrogen cycle. I'd join some fish keeping communities for help especially since you want to keep such a sensitive animal as your first
I look forward to seeing part two! 😁
Thank you for saying this, altho most of the info most fish need. I hated when I worked at petsmart and ppl would buy a fish (usually a beta) and a super tiny crappy fish bowl, no filters, no air stone, no nothing. You try to educate them and they roll their eyes and make their original purchase then get pissed in like a week when it dies and they have to come back.
Pahingi po ako ng goldfish nagkamali po ang sabi ko dun sa isang sinabi ko pahingi tungkol fish please😮
My goldfish outside in the cold Scottish winter. But got a plastic lid for them last winter. So they are happier
Something I’ve learned over the past couple years is that, plants create oxygen for the fish, the fish take in oxygen, they eat and do their waste, the plants take in the waste, and create more oxygen with it :D
Highly recommend getting a plant, it also keeps the water very clear along with a good filter. I started out with the hardest plants ever and got rid of them. My grandmother has been growing a Pothos longer than I’ve been alive, and she cuts off pieces for me every once in awhile and I add them to my tank. It’s essentially something I don’t even have to touch it just does its thing. And they grow so well in tanks and the fish nibble on them but not enough to kill the plant. It looks more natural and I LOVE them. Highly recommend the Pothos plant as well. As I said there’s basically no care to them aside the lighting. You plop them in the tank and let them thrive. If they get too big, chop them off and give them to a friend or another tank.
Your fish are GORGEOUS !!💜💎🌹💖🙏🏽
I know someone with fish and he used to have them in his basement for the longest time. Some workers blew a fuse down there and the light went out in the tank. Thankfully it was caught fast enough and fixed so I don't think any fish died.
Thanks greatly! Love Japanese goldfush,bobbleheads!
"Bigger the always better"
Ah yes, Size does matter
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F o r R E A L ! ! !
Same
Lol i failed the first part😢
Bro how much did you pay for all of that stuff 💀
So cute uwu
My 8yo has been begging for a fish for a couple if years now, but I've been very hesitant to purchase one for hum because of the cost associated with it, but also because of the amount of care they require. We've already got 6 rats, they're honestly enough for me and I know I'll be the one having to take care of it
I'm gonna show him this video, looking forward to showing him the next one too. Thanks!
😢Ako
Hhahqjbeie pahingi po ako ng goldfish
Im sitting on 65F and dont worry Ranchu still florish without a heater ! X
SAND or FINE GRAVEL ONLY! Im with you on that :)
Just gravel take a little more time to clean but a decent gravel cleaner will make it alot quicker :) (likely to lose more sand than gravel using one)
AND NEVER JUST GET ONE THEY ARE NEEDY AF!
Not trying to portray an expert but if a bit of experience helps then im happy 😊
"693th video of me requesting luke to name a chunky goldie Mr.Blaze" It must be the most fiery goldfish🔥🔥
Luke your gold fish are so cute I try to get gold fish and clown fish
I like using a really fine gravel in my tanks cause you get the benefits of both sand and gravel without any of the downsides (from my experience at least)
My husband got me a red cap oranda all because of your videos and I'm inlove with it
"BIGGER IS ALWAYS BETTER" got me dying lol
20 gallons is way too small in my humble opinion so anyone who gets one try to go a bit bigger :) with peace and love ❤
tubby toby is so adorable
Thanks bro
As a subscriber who lives in a tropical country, I have fancy GF in my diy outdoor pond and since I live in the tropics using a heater is just optional because it really gets cold here during rainy seasons or during or after December. I suggest getting an aquarium fan/blower instead because most of the time it's warm or scorching hot in here.
thanks bro!
People who put their goldfish in little bowls without anything in it: lets pretend i didnt hear that
those goldfishes look so cute moving their mouths
Can I add? Please make sure your water is ready and cycled before getting your fish!!! Especially on the mainland US, where the water is super full of weird chlorines and other chemicals, it can take a bit of work to get your water ready, so don't buy the goldfish first, because they'll be stuck in a bag with little water while you prep the tank....which takes a bit of time!! 😅 Can't just throw goldies (especially these expensive ones!!) in regular water and expect them to survive.
Conclusion: Goldfish are chonky delicate ball of scales that need lots to be happy but it's so, so worth it
And theres me just chucking them in my cold outside pond...and yes theyve been doing well for years 🤷🏻♀️
A heater brings up metabolism which is Wonderful for growth but not for ammonia build up, especially in a tank as small as a 20 gallon. Warmer water will also make ammonia more toxic. You can also get more dissolved oxygen in colder water. So over all unless you're growing the fish out its usually a better shout to keep it cooler (65-70f)
They are carp after all and thrive happily at that colder temp.
I always suggest a minimum of 30g with 15g ontop for each extra as well but a smaller tank is possible with a lot of water changes.
Thank you
“bigger is always better” 💀
Literally loved this!! I am going to get 2 Oranda and 2 Ranchu!!
I like it when he says "yea" in this clip hahaha
Just cause Luke forgot to say, 20 gqllons is minimum for ONE GOLDFISH, if you want 2 you need a 40 gallon and then plus 10 gallons for each additional one
Also i would say room temperature 68° is better for goldfish longevity
Thanks for say ING far cel would be deadly
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“Bigger is always better”
Nooooooo😭
The one with the hairdo 😂😂😂❤❤
You should get a small saltwater tank, 15g I have one and it is so much fun to look at and an expert like you should have to trouble keeping one going!
Interesting, I really like your content and learning on gold this care coming from the perspective of someone who has a marine tank salt water tank and it’s interesting to see not only the similarities but the differences and yes it’s true, even on the saltwater side of things bigger is always better Can you do a salt water plant thank yeah absolutely macroalgae but you’re having some beneficial energy in your saltwater aquarium is beneficial. Will your fish try to eat it some of a might is it a talking hazard not really
You are so smart I would kiss your feet for your knowledge and worship you
I ❤ Ranchus cuz of this channel
Nice❤❤
Buddy was trying to eat the filter lmao
The silence at tanks was deafening
I’m getting my tank ready for the fish i will be getting for my birthday in November. I’m so excited I want it to be perfect for the 2 lil nuggets i will be getting from Luke 🥰
As someone who lives in Texas, I would only use the heater for maybe 2 months out of the year. It gets plenty warm in the house.....
On the topic, are there ways to cool down the water if it starts to get too hot for the fish?
That is... A lot of things-
We have only gupies, i have found out that gupies can survuve literaly anything as long as theyre fed and sometimes go for cannibalism too if they dont have food dor too long
I love how you were clear about F 🤣🤣
Dang, for one chunky boi? Ah, worth ut
In Texas there gonna need an ac for the tank
The throwback to clarence 😢
One day I would like to own 3 chonkers but for now 6 tanks is enough for me
I have pebbles and never had a problem in 10+ years of owning goldfish
Gosh I want a fancy Goldfish now but I only have a 10 gallon.
Think I'll just stick with a Betta until i make enough money to afford a big tank.
Lmfao I was about to buy a oranda but I realized I only had a 10 gallon tank so we stick to my beta fish that’s named orange and hates me
i just got an eastren box turtle and we gave him an old garden box with lots of loose dirt to burrow and a big bowl of water with rocks at the bottom its also in the ground so he can get in and out, hes currently a juvenile
i own a lil chonk, a black moor with uncomon colouring, love him
I want oneeeeee so badly
I'm terrified of fish. Truly scared, will run awake, scream and cry level fear.
Thank you, your videos, you've helped me.
When I was dreaming I dreamed of petsmart and a really chunky boi that is at least a foot long.
"All dreams have a meaning"
If you live in the caribbean like me. Buying a heater will cook your fish. The water is warm on a normal day
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Wow! For some reason I thought goldfish needed cooler temps than that. It is tempting to have some, but I don’t have the space for the appropriate setup
Carp are cold water fish so you are right but this species of carp (fancy goldfish) are tropical and like warmer waters
@@Oscar_Antics Gotcha! Thanks for the info
No. They are labeled "coldwater" by the internet only because they can survive colder water temps. But all goldfish thrive in water temps above 70 degrees.
@@AnthonysOutdoors I do agree with you
BUT they do also thrive in 60+
Water not just 70 (preferably), pretty sure carp come from Asia when the water temp fluctuates with the seasons, but mostly cold, they are evolved to survive freezing and burning hot water (90+ degrees)
@@AnthonysOutdoors also Carp will do fine room temp
OH LAWD THEY SWIMMIN
Did keeping them at higher temps cause their swim blades to screw up more?
Nubbin’s children update.
instructions unclear: my goldfish now possesses my house and is crushing it with its new tank
“Chicken nuggets” are LITERALLY the perfect name for Chonki fish
Day 351 of asking Luke to name a goldfish Stuart
is stock tank breeder jargon for "literally any big container that can hold water for extended periods of time"
Grew up with gold fish in the stock tanks. The cattle didnt seem to notice.
What about an air stone luke?
I can’t wait for them Jiggly Code babies to sell!
Well i got here early... but atleast I can now own a C H O N K I B O I
Can you include a price breakdown?
Do I even need an Aquarium?? That is the question in my head 😂😂
Do I need a heater? No, our country is a heater!!!
Remember how people used to keep their goldfish in bowls?
Wow the water is way warmer than I would’ve though my betta is at the same temp lmao
What about a common goldfish
Or maybe beta if you know anything about them I’d love to have some info
A heater?
*Laughs in Floridian* heat index is 110° outside where I am so I think I'm okay without a heater 😂😂😂
If you get any pet at all, you best be ready to commit some time and energy to them.
Things you need for goldfish : NOT A FREAKIN BOWL FIRSTLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Explain the bacteria cycle too
The tree got revenge for its brothers
Good to know and 90 th comment
Don’t we need a goldfish too?
Can you use other animals like small shrimp, or lobster or hermit crab
I need the part 2 😅😂 i dont have fancy fishs but i have 3 diff normal goldfish and they something i feel like they are pigs 😂😂😂 (10gals)
I wanna get just a very basic ugly goldfish. My boyfriend has one and I love him so much it’s so silly . Any tips ? How big should my tank be ? I was thinking getting a 2.5 gal, only one fish and two snails ? Idk if that’s big enough tho for a regular goldfish…
What would you recommend for Brands Jigglypuff update now now
I’m getting 2 clownfish soon, can you tell me what I need for them?
*Aquatic Grandmother*
78-82… I’ve always heard that goldfish are cool water and don’t even need a heater. Doesn’t the warmth stress them out?
Day 4 of asking Luke to name a jumbo ranchu Big Mac
Should add not to skimp out on a air pump, just get a nice one, the cheap ones don’t last at all
Luke if i live in a humid subtropical area, do i still need to have a heater? Indoor temps can reach up to 30-35°C.
No