Tank mate suggestions for 2 fancy goldfish in a 55g
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i think some of the corys that like colder water peppered is one hillsteam loach but then you need a powerhead golds might eat them
seach cold water fish
seach cold water fish
Maybe some Rosy Red Minnows (Pimephales promelas)? Maybe a couple of weather loaches (Misgurnus anguillicaudatus)? Both of those will get larger than the mouth of the goldfish. Just not sure whether you would be able to squeeze in a small group of weather loaches.
Also, the rosy red minnows are usually sold as feeders, which could be risky as they might have diseases considering the way that they are usually kept in LFS. Although, I have kept them with 2 ryukins, a fantail and an oranda.
Also, the rosy red minnows are usually sold as feeders, which could be risky as they might have diseases considering the way that they are usually kept in LFS. Although, I have kept them with 2 ryukins, a fantail and an oranda.
I doubt goldies will eat their tankmates. I have bettas with mine, and they get along very well. Although I do keep a fairly warm "coolwater" tank, at 75.
I also have apple snails, and they are absolutely totally wonderful. I adore them. Lots of personality for creatures with no brains! I'd definitely recommend them. Plus they're good at cleaning up leftover food!
I also have apple snails, and they are absolutely totally wonderful. I adore them. Lots of personality for creatures with no brains! I'd definitely recommend them. Plus they're good at cleaning up leftover food!
GoldLenny
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I think 2-3 round-bodied goldfish are the most you should have in a 55G. And actually, as they grow to their full size, the 55G will be too small for even one.
But their fancy goldfish. They aren't as big as the others.
Whoops, I have 25g open not 30g.
Fancy goldfish still get 8-10" in length. 4 of them in a 55 gallon is basically 1 fish per 13.75gallons, or 1.3 gallons per inch
