This is a general overview of how to start a fancy goldfish tank and how to properly keep them. There are plenty of other details that I glossed over and I recommend looking deeper into them. Wikipedia is a great source (your teachers lied to you).






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1: Tank - 20 gallon minimum (40+ gallon recommended)
Go to your local Petco or Pet Supplies Plus
TIP: If a tank is too expensive, a sturdy 40 gallon storage bin from Home Depot or Lowes also works at a fraction of the price

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Goldfish are social creatures, I recommend buying at least two
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