has anyone got tench or carp...

[guppy_man]

hi i have got a 20 gal ready to stock and when i last went to petsathome they had tench and golden tench and silver mirror carp i was woundering if anyone had any of these fish and how hard are they to keep ??

 

[The-Wolf]

they are all pond fish and IMHO, should never be kept in tanks; you would need at least (and I'm very likely underestimating) a 300 g tank for any of those fish

 

[GSD]

my LFS has ghost carp

 

[willtang3000]

mirror carp are the best they get their beauty from koi and their hardiness from the carp lol they eat like everything

 

[The-Wolf]

mirror carp are the best they get their beauty from koi and their hardiness from the carp lol they eat like everything

I think you mean Ghost carp;
Mirror carp are a natural species endemic to Europe.

 

[willtang3000]

yes but you can still buy mirror carp for keeping in a tank or pond

 

[The-Wolf]

am I not making myself clear

Carp belong in ponds not tanks
it dosn't matter if it is a mirror carp, a ghost carp,
a cruscian carp or a goldfish. They are all pond fish.

 

[GSD]

am I not making myself clear

Carp belong in ponds not tanks
it dosn't matter if it is a mirror carp, a ghost carp,
a cruscian carp or a goldfish. They are all pond fish.

couldnt of said it better myself

 

[bribones]

nono chaps let him buy one lol ,cant wait to see a 31lb carp swimming in a 20 gallon tank

 

[Mr Miagi]

nono chaps let him buy one lol ,cant wait to see a 31lb carp swimming in a 20 gallon tank

Tough getting it in the 20! Bad idea.
Goldfish can be kept in suitable sized and well filtered aquaria. I deffinatley would limit them to outdoor ponds. Just as long as you have SUFFICIEnt equipment. Goldfish can grow large if you allow them the opportunity. And they look fantastic.