How do I safely move my goldfish from a bowl to a larger tank?

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Will my goldfish die in shock if I change it to a new cage (because she is in a bowl and I’m gonna put her in a ten gal tank ). Pet's info: Fish | Gold Fish | Female

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

As log as she is acclimated to the water temperature, she should be fine. Place her in a bag of water and then float the bag in the tank for 20-30 minutes. You can then scoop her out with a net and place her in the new tank. Confirm proper chemistry of the new tank using a home test kit or by submitting a water sample for testing. The local Petco may do this for free or for a small fee. Aim for 0 ppm ammonia and nitrites with nitrates at 20 ppm or less. pH should be around 7 and water temp should range between 65 F and 72 F since goldfish are cold water fish.

How do I safely move my goldfish from a bowl to a larger tank?

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