Tank Size......east Vs West (generally ) Options

[stooeygee]

Since ive kept goldfish ive been learning from two sites ( one mainly from the western hemisphere and the other from the eastern hemisphere).

In the west acceptable voluume to keep goldfish is 10 us gallons or 38 litres

So why in the east acceptable levels are 26-27 gallons or around the 100 ltr mark?

I want tensure my fish are given the OPTIMUM water conditions so would love your advice on growth etc.........

[Daryl]

Exactly correct. Also remember that this "rule of thumb", given to newbies of 10gallons per fish is just that - a general rule. Most people who need this "rule" also have tiny fish- commonly 3 inches and under. They can do acceptably by that. Many people just starting in the hobby are quite shocked by the volumes needed - they accept the 10gallon suggestion more readily at first. After a time, when their fish grow and do better, they are more open to the suggestion of more volume per fish.

Those who are truly interested in the fish to the degree found here on this forum quickly discover the advantages of larger volumes of water. Ask anyone in the "west" who actually raises or shows quality fish and you will find that they would be horrified at only 10 gallons per fish.