Goldfish in tropical community tank?
I have a 25 gallon tank with 2 zebra danios, 4 barbs(tiger and rosy), 1 chocolate pleco,1 twig catfish, 2 corys, 1 red-finned shark, and 1 blue gourami…my temp is within the 72-73 degrees… my water is usually 7.1-ish. ..could i get a goldfish??i would think not, but its worth asking…i would want either a lionhead, moor, or comet….so ya, thanks!
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November 7th, 2009 at 18:53
No, bad idea. A gold fish will swallow anything they can fit in their mouths, and your danio’s are the perfect shape to slurp up. He may not at first, but the goldfish will grow quickly and the moment he’s able to the danio’s are lunch.
Also, tropical fish prefer their tanks around 76 degrees, were the goldfish wants it to be around 68 degrees. One or the other will suffer. And the ammonia production rom the goldfish will quickly over power the tank, especially as he grows. They prodce so much waste the water quality will quickly worsen.
I’d stick with tropical community fish. If you want orange fish I’d try mollies or platy’s, maybe some guppies.
Best of luck!
November 7th, 2009 at 18:53
Sorry but no. They need very different care from foods to temps to room to grow.
November 7th, 2009 at 18:53
No your tank is already way overstocked as it is. Plus, goldfish need colder water and at least a 50 gallon.
November 7th, 2009 at 18:53
No honey, I am afraid you have overstocked your aquarium already. Aside the temperature, your red-finned shark and catfish may grow in size and need more space than they initially need.
May I suggest you have a separate tank for your goldfish?
November 7th, 2009 at 18:53
No. Goldfish need atleast 20 gallons per fish and they are cold water fish
November 7th, 2009 at 18:53
If your tank was bigger, yes. Contrary to popular belief, goldfish do well in ow 70’s temperatures.