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What fish are compatible with my goldfish I have a 5 gal hex tank with two fancy goldfish that are about 1 in long that i have had for 2 yrs what other fish can i put with them can i get neon tetras?
Humphr582
You may not want to get any more fish. The goldfish are already stunted from being in a 5 gallon for so long. By "stunted" I mean the fish have adapted to their environment so much as to stop growing-- on the outside-- but their insides will keep growing which would result in almost certain death within a few years.However since it can take up to three years for a goldfish to reach full size you still have time to save them by moving them into an aquarium of at least 30 gallons (Twenty gallons for the first fancy, and ten for every one after that.) Fancy goldfish, when full grown, can get up to 6-8 inches! As for the tetras I would hold off on those- they may not be able to survive in the slightly poluted water which is caused by the large ammounts of waste goldfish produce.
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What type of goldfish or any other small fish are compatible with the comet goldfish no fighting?
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Are black moors blind?
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How many fish can go in a 14 gallon tank?
If it is goldfish: 7 can fit. if it is mos other fish (besides koi) you can fit 14
Why do goldfish attack another goldfish?
ID3541807423 says: They aren't attacking each other, they are just playingPuertoRicoRocks says: Actually, it is rare, but goldfish can fight.But when goldfish are kept together it benefits them. (Unless it's a regular goldfish with a fancy goldfish, because in that case the regular goldfish would eat the food up before the fancy one gets to it.)It benefits them because they're not alone and they will swim more often, have more fun, and live a better life
Can the calestail goldfish and the comet goldfish live together?
Probably, but usually the comet goldfish will get all the food and/or the other goldfish will become miserable. This has happened to me before and I do not recommend putting them in the same tanks. Try putting the fancy and comet godlfish seperate!
Can a dragonfish live with fancy goldfish?
yes, dragonfish can live with any other docile, non-aggressive fish.
