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Alright, so you have your aquarium...
...but now what? This list is meant to give you what you need
to begin your goldfish tank. Some of these items are labeledoptional,
meaning that they aren't necessary, but it still is something you
may need/want. Some things are labeled as recommended, and
while these are also optional, it is highly suggested that you buy
them, anyway.
Also, this table gives you links to specific products that are reviewed
as good products, or are tried and true products. The links will
take you to PetsMART and the product you have selected, with the
option of putting it into your shopping cart.
| Product Name |
Price (USD) |
| A Filter (more
info) |
varies with type |
 Rena
Air Pump (recommended) |
varies with type |
 Lee's
Airline tubing (recommended) |
$1.89 |
 Bubble
Wall or  other
airstone (recommended) |
$5.29 |
 Gravel
(recommended)* |
varies with type and amount |
| Heater (optional)** |
varies with type |
 Fluorescent
bulb (more info) |
$5.89-$8.89 |
 Top
Fin Fish Net |
$1.59-$1.99 |
 Top
Fin Liquid Crystal Thermometer |
$1.99 |
| Silicon Aquarium Sealant (optional) |
$2.99-$4.69 |
 NutraFin
Max Goldfish Flake Food |
$5.49-$9.99 |
 Hikari
Bio-Pure Food Bloodworms*** |
$4.89 |
 Tetra
AquaSafe |
$7.99 |
 Aquarium
Pharmaceuticals Aquarium Salt |
$4.99 |
 Aquarium
Pharmaceuticals Freshwater Master Test Kits |
$14.99 |
 Aquarium
Pharmaceuticals Safe & Easy Aquarium Cleaner (recommended) |
$4.99 |
 Aquarium
Pharmaceuticals MelaFix |
$3.49-$8.99 |
 Magnet
Algae Cleaner (for glass tanks only) |
$7.99-$12.99 |
 Top
Fin Filter Brush Set (optional) |
$4.99 |
 Top
Fin Algae Scrubber (for glass or acrylic) |
$3.99 |
 Python
No Spill Clean and Fill Gravel Vaccuum**** |
$25.99-$54.99 |
| 5 gallon bucket |
varies |
*It's recommended that you have 1/4" to 1" of gravel lining your
tank.
**Since goldfish are coldwater fish, you only really need a heater
if your tank temperature fluctuates a lot, or if it will dip below
60 F.
***These are for a 2-3 times a week treat for your goldfish and
help with their diet.
****Although a bit pricey, it does allow you to clean your aquarium
without lugging buckets back and forth. I, therefore, think it is
worth the extra money.
Of course, this list doesn't include any decorations you might want
to add, or any other aesthetic adding. Gravel is recommended just
because goldfish like to forage through it, and of course, if you
plan to have a planted tank in the future, gravel or some sort of
substrate is necessary.
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Filtration >>
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