Very basic coldwater goldfish question

[Sparklingbrook]

We have had our two goldfish for years. Unfortunately one died today. Will the other one be ok on it's own or do I have to go and by it a new friend? It looks a bit lonely.

I had 2 fan tailed goldfish, i think no.1 killed no.2, so i didn't get another.. we renamed him 'Pig', and hes been very happy by himself for 6 years. So my guess is you'll be ok.. (unless mine is just the devil incarnate)

Thanks Jelly, I think I am trying to put human emotions onto the goldfish and think of him wondering where his friend is. I may buy him a new ornament for the tank.

Edward but how do we know for sure?

Yes, will do. Fish must have been very old, I can't even remember when we got them.

We had two but one died in mysterious circumstances (Goldie couldn't provide a watertight alibi) shortly after we got them. Goldie has looked happy, and often shifty, living alone for the past 5 years.

Maybe Goldie is Pigs brother Springtime..theres too many similarities there.. hmm very fishy!
< guffaw, i couldn't resist it >

Sorry about your fish. They do like company but since they need so much space a lot of people keep one on its own. How big is your tank? This is a good guide of goldfish tank sizes and life expectancy.