View Full Version : Goldfish with Cichlids/temp Threads merged
flathead
02-20-2003, 8:20 PM
My friend gave me a few baby convict cichlids. I am trying to get my 35 hex tank set up will they be ok in with my gold fish for now
morleyz
02-20-2003, 8:38 PM
Either the convicts are going to be cold or the goldfish are going to be hot...
goldfish freak
02-20-2003, 8:45 PM
Not so, unless convicts need a temperature higher than 78 degrees. Any type of goldfish do fine in temperatures up to the high seventies.
morleyz
02-20-2003, 8:49 PM
If that's the case I don't see a problem...as long as the convicts aren't big enough to be a snack...78 would be optimal...I guess I was incorrectly under the impression that goldies preferred temps close to 70..
flathead
02-20-2003, 8:56 PM
It is at 75
flathead
02-20-2003, 8:57 PM
it is at 75
goldfish freak
02-20-2003, 9:15 PM
Well, goldfish are very adaptable when it comes to temperature. Especially the non-fancy types. They do fine in temperatures from 65 degrees to 90 degrees, the upper limit provided there is lots aeration, in order to supply sufficient oxygen to the water. Water in the mid seventies is considered ideal for goldfish(although some may disagree).
terror
02-20-2003, 9:48 PM
i wouldn't put those convicts with your goldfish..
your goldfish might get killed..
convicts are very aggressive:)
flathead
02-20-2003, 10:52 PM
They are small and the gold fish are big ill watch them
125gJoe
02-21-2003, 3:00 AM
....no matter..LOL
NJ Devils Fan
02-21-2003, 8:50 AM
Whats the question?
Cheech
02-21-2003, 8:56 AM
Originally posted by NJ Devils Fan
Whats the question?
lol... My thoughts exactly.... Mine's at 80....
Cool, so now that that's done with, what's everyone doin this weekend? :)
Dangerdoll
02-21-2003, 10:43 AM
Originally posted by NJ Devils Fan
Whats the question?
I think this thread was started accidently. I believe it should've been attached to the cichlid/goldfish thread and whether it was ok to keep them together..... just another oops :D
OrionGirl
02-21-2003, 10:51 AM
Merged and renamed to reflect the two initial threads.
Thanks for the tip, DD!
Dangerdoll
02-21-2003, 12:05 PM
;) anytime OG!
cdawson
02-21-2003, 12:26 PM
Originally posted by flathead
They are small and the gold fish are big ill watch them
So was the pacu my two 2 1/2 inch convicts harassed to death. He was 9 inches.
kiss4ps
02-22-2003, 6:56 PM
I've always heard that Cichlids were to aggressive for goldfish no matter the size. Hope it works out!!
vicki
fishlips
02-23-2003, 4:13 PM
I have a 1" con in with a 4" goldfish and the con beats up on the goldy. I'm getting rid of the goldy.