Goldfish Tank Mates

Discussion in 'Goldfish' started by GoldfishFanatic, Jan 18, 2012.

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  1. GoldfishFanatic

    GoldfishFanatic Plankton

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    What other fish can I put with my goldfish? I want to put something else in the tank, but I don't want more goldfish because they get too big. I'd like something that will consume algae and not bother or be eaten by my goldfish. Thanks.
     
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  3. sticksmith23

    sticksmith23 Giant Squid

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    What about a pleco? What size tank do you have?
     
  4. SwimsWithFish

    SwimsWithFish Giant Squid

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    Otocinclus maybe? Yoyo loach?
     
  5. ZC42

    ZC42 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Pit bull plecos are awesome especially if you have a small tank. How bout some snails?
     
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    NanaReefer Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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  7. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    I wouldn't add a common Pleco. These fish are Omnivores and have a tendency to attack fat bodied fish like Goldfish when they get larger. A Bushynose Pleco or Otocinculus would be much better choices.;)
     
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  9. GoldfishFanatic

    GoldfishFanatic Plankton

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    What about a rubbernose pleco?
     
  10. ZC42

    ZC42 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Personally I would not keep a pleco with goldfish because of the temperatures differences (coldwater vs tropical). You could go with some snails, mine cleared up algae (which was coating almost all of the 10 g walls in the weeks before we had snails) in a couple weeks. Alternatively, you could do a garra rufa, which do well with goldfish and their temperatures.
     
  11. Arosereed

    Arosereed Astrea Snail

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    Golden dojo loaches are perfect with goldfish. They are bottom feeders and have the coolest personalities. I've had dojos with my goldfish for 2 an a half years, and they are just the happiest!