Tank Filter ?

Will this filter work for goldfish in a 55 or 50 gallon tank ?
Huijukon Air Pump Double Sponge Filter for Aquarium Fish Tank Up to 55 Gallons
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What kind of filter would this tank need for goldfish? And what does this kind of filter do ?

 

I would use a slightly larger filter because of goldfish have quite a large bioload. You'd probably be better off using 2 75 gallon rated Bacto Surge sponge filters. You also need airline tubing and a large air pump in order for sponge filters to work.

 

Would these work ? BTW I don't really know what I'm looking for

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I would use a canister filter or large HOB for a goldfish tank, as they are very messy. Sponge filters aren't great mechanical filters.

 

That sponge filter looks much better and bigger.
You also need airline tubing, and I would actually recommend getting the Tetra Whisper air pump for 60-100 gallons. It's a quiet, reliable pump that also comes with accessories for the tubing.

I would use a canister filter or large HOB for a goldfish tank, as they are very messy. Sponge filters aren't great mechanical filters.

Canisters and HOBs are okay but as someone who's breeds and shows high-grade fancy goldfish, I believe sponge filters are more economical and just as good. Many, many breeders and collectors I know only use sponge filters for their tanks. Things like waste and debris can easily be cleaned up with a siphon.

 

It depends on how much maintenance you want to do on the tank. Using a canister would allow you to not have to gravel vac as often, as a lot of the debris is picked up the the filter. And canister filters can be relatively inexpensive as well (particularly if you buy used like I do. I prefer them over sponge filters for my larger tanks, due to the reduced maintenance needed.

 

I want to do a non substrate goldfish tank , and Right now are wondering my options for a filter and pump .

That sponge filter looks much better and bigger.
You also need airline tubing, and I would actually recommend getting the Tetra Whisper air pump for 60-100 gallons. It's a quiet, reliable pump that also comes with accessories for the tubing.

OK so I think I'll buy the air pump you mentioned , and if I buy the
is there anything else I'll need for goldfish other than decorations, tank, and food ?

 

With goldfish you probably should use two of the sponge filters.

 

K

 

It depends on how much maintenance you want to do on the tank. Using a canister would allow you to not have to gravel vac as often, as a lot of the debris is picked up the the filter. And canister filters can be relatively inexpensive as well (particularly if you buy used like I do. I prefer them over sponge filters for my larger tanks, due to the reduced maintenance needed.

Yea, I get what you mean and I totally agree. It depends on how much you maintain your tank.