Goldfish in a Planted tank

[Bob Clark]

Hi Everyone, I'm new here and excited to show my goldfish tank! After watching several YouTube videos, I've learned how to select plants that will survive with goldfish! Anubias and Java ferns. I would like to hear from other fish keepers and share stories/advice. Thanks

 

[FreshyFresh]

Nice looking tank Bob! Is that a 55g? All fancy goldfish or are there some commons or comets in there as well?

I kept some java fern and anubia in my goldfish 55g for a year or so. They sifted through it quite a bit, but for the most part it stayed intact. These were smaller sized goldies though. Not sure they'd hold up with fist sized fancies or a 10" comet.

 

[the loach]

Your tank looks nice Bob but unfortunately I'm the one having to tell you it won't last because goldfish get way to big for aquariums. And eventually they will uproot and shred the plants.
Please read this article:

http://injaf.org/aquarium-fish/the-goldfish-section/what-size-tank-for-goldfish/

What you want is rosy barbs and golden barbs. Look just like goldfish, but stay at 3 to 5". And you can keep them with any plant...

 

[Bob Clark]

Thanks for the advice. My tank has been set up for over a year. The plants are getting larger..the goldfish don't seem to like the taste and thickness of Anubias/java ferns! All of my plants are glued on rocks or potted.That's the exciting thing! The tank is 55g.The fish are growing but don't bother the plants amazingly! I can't believe it..I've seen other goldfish tanks with similar plants.

 

[Bob Clark]

I also feed my 5 comet/common goldfish(55g tank) plenty of greens to hopefully satisfy their taste for plants.I see many Youtube fish keeper videos with successful planted goldfish tanks...Aquarium Co op comes to mind.