You will also need to consider how large your goldfish and the other fish are likely to grow to ensure adequate space is provided. Prior to housing goldfish with other fish species we recommend that you check with an experienced aquarist or a fish veterinarian for advice about species compatibility.
What should I feed my pet goldfish? Why is an understanding of the nitrogen cycle important when setting up a fish aquarium? Home Companion Animals Fish. They are a schooling fish and being kept in too small of a group can cause them to be overly aggressive.
The bigger the group of barbs, the more likely they are to just concern themselves with each other rather than the goldies. Rosy barbs are cute little fish that shoal together quite well. Most found in the trade are a solid orange-red but there are several other color varieties available.
These little fish are hardy and undemanding. Just make sure that your tank is large enough since both species will need plenty of room. Zebra danios are fast moving, tiny fish that can easily tolerate the same temperature range as goldfish. Beware, they are small enough that adult goldfish can eat them.
Zebra danios are slim-bodied fish with blue and yellow stripes that run from nose to tail. Their bodies are covered in an iridescent sheen that shimmers and catches the light as they dart around the tank. It would be a good idea to provide the danios with some tall artificial plants so they have a place to hide if needed. Giant danios are the bigger cousin of the zebra danio. They look very similar, with iridescent blue and yellow stripes running along their bodies, but they are twice the size of zebras.
They are also schooling fish that need to be kept in a group of five or more. If their school is too small, they are likely to become stressed and more aggressive.
Pro Tip: If you have a mixed tank, goldfish can be fed a sinking food while you give top feeding fish something like flake food. This also keeps goldfish from swallowing air while they eat. This may help prevent swim bladder disorder. White Cloud Mountain minnows are another small fish that will have to rely on speed to keep out of the mouths of hungry goldfish.
This small fish really is an underrated gem in the hobby. They can thrive in the same temperature range as goldies. They are a slim-bodied fish that has bright red fins and an iridescent stripe that runs from nose to tail.
They are a fast moving fish, almost to the point of seeming hyperactive in the extreme. They can outpace any goldfish, which is a good thing considering they are small enough to be swallowed whole. They are an interesting bottom feeder that is very compatible with goldfish. But they can reach a length of 1 foot 30 centimeters and should be kept in a group of three or more. This species is a bit of a tank buster. Dojo loaches weather loach has a long eel-like body that is uses to swim in a serpentine motion.
This species does a good job of keeping the substrate free of uneaten food as it searches the bottom with its face whiskers called barbels. These unusual fish prefer a sand bottom. Banded corydoras are a species of South American catfish. They are a highly social fish and should be kept in groups of at least five, more is even better. They are very peaceful. They have a flat belly, high sloped forehead and a cluster of barbels around their mouths that they use to search the bottom for food.
This species can be a bit difficult to find in live fish stores. Platies are generally thought of as a tropical fish, but they can easily thrive in the low 70s along with goldfish. They are thick-bodied for such a little fish and platies come in a huge variety of patterns and colors. Hillstream Loach This amazing oddball fish looks like a miniature stingray and acts like a plecostomus or pleco.
Reticulated hillstream loach 2. Brochis multiradiatus 3. Dojo Loach Dojo loaches or weather loaches are like foot-long hot dogs with fins that love to swim around, burrow in the gravel, and eat anything you throw at them.
Dojo Loach 4. Bristlenose Pleco 5. White Cloud Mountain Minnows If you only own fancy goldfish, cold water minnows may be a good option. White Cloud Mountain Minnow 7.
Ricefish Along the same vein as the white cloud minnows are the amazing ricefish. Daisy's Ricefish 8. Hoplo Catfish This spiny but docile catfish looks like a supersized otocinclus that grows to 5 or 6 inches long.
Hoplo Catfish 9. Metallic Blue Platy Longfin Rosy Barbs At the beginning of the article, we recommended staying away from semi-aggressive and aggressive barbs, which is a shame because many barbs can survive in cooler waters. Read the Care Guide. Subscribe Get weekly aquarium blog articles right in your inbox. Email address Subscribe. Featured Products Xtreme Bottom Wafers. Xtreme Bottom Wafers.
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