I'm thinking on getting a couple goldfish, a fantail and a comet for my ten gallon. Any problem on these living together? I really like the metalic red color, I'm wondering of a LFS will carry much varieties. It seems like when I have visited a store that the goldfish are so basic. Any thought on preparing to obtain some?
I'm thinking of a fantail and a comet for my 10 gallon
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Goldfish really don't belong in a tank that small. You really need a 30 gallon or so.
That being said fancy goldfish and comets are different fish. The fancy (fantails) need warmer water and comets need cold water.
That being said fancy goldfish and comets are different fish. The fancy (fantails) need warmer water and comets need cold water.
Comet Goldfish (Commons)
Fancy Goldfish
Now you decide for yourself, are these fish for you? Do you think they could turn around in a 10 gallon tank? Better yet, could you see them living for 20-25 years in a 10 gallon setup? :shake:
- Can live in colder waters. If Indoors, they prefer a temp of about 68-70 degrees F.
- Do not require heater, although one is recommended for a constant temperature.
- Grow to about 12-16 inches...give or take a few inches.
- Can live more than 20 years if cared for properly.
- Should have 30-40 gallons A PIECE. These are long fish, and are fast swimmers!
- Not for beginners despite common myths!!
Fancy Goldfish
- They need a heater esp if indoors...a temp of about 74-76 is ideal for aid in digestion.
- Grow to about 10-12 inches....and are very round, plump fish.
- These are slower moving fish, they should not be mixed with commons unless a very big tank is provided.
- Can also live 20+ years...
- Ideally, should have 20 gallons a piece MINIMUM.
- Are picky about water chemistry...I wouldn't say they're for "beginners" either.
Now you decide for yourself, are these fish for you? Do you think they could turn around in a 10 gallon tank? Better yet, could you see them living for 20-25 years in a 10 gallon setup? :shake:
i've had my black moor and comet together since they were each an inch long. at first they did just fine, and they still get along reasonably well. but the main thing you have to be aware of is that comets are considered pond fish, and are MUCH faster swimmings and stronger than fancy goldfish such as moors.
i learned this the hard way, cuz my comet could eat faster than my moor, especially now that they're a little older/bigger. as a result, i'm trying to give my comet to a pond and putting the moor in a tank with orandas and similar fancy goldfish. thats just what i see is best for both of them.
i learned this the hard way, cuz my comet could eat faster than my moor, especially now that they're a little older/bigger. as a result, i'm trying to give my comet to a pond and putting the moor in a tank with orandas and similar fancy goldfish. thats just what i see is best for both of them.