Goldfish...what to do?

[FishMonger]

😑 So I suddenly find myself with 2 common small Goldfish. I have no interest in keeping them other than to appease others a bit.

They are currently in a 2 g. pitcher (normally used for water changes).  I do have an old 3g? QT tank? It was once our Beta tank. I think there is a small filter for it somewhere.

😞 Really didn't want another tank now - esp. not for Goldfish. Have a 20 long, an 18 high, a 10 g that was a qt for loaches - who are now maybe too happy to move.  And I just got a 1 g? for a Beta - a pink castle someone had their heart set on. 

Wondering if I can swing it in the 3 g for some time.

[Gideyon]

No.   I had 2 in a 10 gallon before I knew any better. I had to change the water every week.  And it wasn't enough. 

I'd rehome them if you can't get a 40g for them.   I'd love to have a goldfish tank again, but I don't have the space for the tank needed. 

[FishMonger]

"but I don't have the space for the tank needed"

Yes. That's the thing.  If I did I would rather something else in the tank. 😞 

I had them as a kid, don't think they ever made it past 20g - even though I had them for years? With other fish. 

[GardenStateGoldfish]

I’d put them in your 20 long and I think you will find that they grow on you 🙂 just keep them together, goldfish are social and they will be much happier together. If your willing to put a sand substrate you may find you love watching them sift.