What fish can share aquariums with goldfish?

Goldfish have a friendly personality, and their need for a large tank provides an opportunity to introduce other fish for companionship.

When adding other fish to your goldfish tank, it is important to ensure that they share similar living requirements with goldfish and are neither aggressive nor large enough to cause harm.

Here are 4 who would make great roommates!

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1. Checker Barbs

Checker barbs are lively and sociable fish that thrive in groups of their own species.

They can coexist with short-tailed goldfish, as they are considered one of the more peaceful types of barb fish.

Omnivorous in nature, checker barbs will scavenge for food throughout the aquarium.

They are generally resilient and unlikely to disturb your goldfish.

It’s important to note that checker barbs are tropical fish, so you’ll need to provide a heater in the tank to maintain the appropriate temperature for their well-being.

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2. Hoplo Catfish

Hoplo catfish are a low-maintenance catfish species that can peacefully coexist with goldfish.

They typically reach a medium size of about 7 inches and prefer to spend their time at the bottom of the aquarium.

With their unique black and rust coloration and distinctive pattern, characterized by short and rounded fins, hoplo catfish add visual interest to the tank.

Hoplo catfish are social creatures, so it is recommended to keep them in groups of three or more to promote increased activity throughout the aquarium.

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3. Snails

There are several types of aquarium snails that can be a beneficial addition to your goldfish tank.

You can add different types of snails to your goldfish tank, like mystery snails, ramshorn snails, or bladder snails.

Goldfish usually eat smaller snails and their eggs, which helps prevent the snail population from growing too much.

Adding snails to your goldfish tank creates a balanced ecosystem and benefits from their natural behaviors and cleaning abilities.

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4. Bloodfin Tetra

Bloodfin tetras are small and resilient schooling fish that adapt well to different environments.

With a maximum size of around 2 inches, you can comfortably keep a group of 6 to 8 bloodfin tetras in a spacious goldfish tank.

It’s important to ensure that the goldfish in the tank are not large enough to swallow the small bloodfin tetras.

Although they may not interact much with the goldfish, bloodfin tetras provide visual interest and complement the overall dynamic of the aquarium.

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This article was compiled with the help of Artificial Intelligence