Goldfish, what bottom-dwellers may join?

Betta splendens · 06-28-2008, 11:31 AM

Yesterday I got two goldfish for my large aquarium (forget the gal. ammount, but its big enough for two Sarasa comet goldfish, and yes I know how big they get).

What bottom dwellers can join them? Would crayfish harm them, or would they when the fish get bigger?

I'd like to mainly stick to cold water, so corys and plecs are out. And I'd rather no catfish.

I'm thinking of a spinned loach or two, as they're found in local streams, but are there any suggestions?

Thanks

pullins125 · 06-28-2008, 08:28 PM

well a chinese hifin banded shark would be great depending on the tank size. like goldfish they strive on cold water. but they can get large and are kinda hard 1to find

**JustOneMore20** · 06-28-2008, 08:58 PM

Those banded sharks get like feet long. They shouldn't be sold in the aquarium trade.

Weather loaches are kept with Goldfish alot because they are cool water fish, but if the tank is less than 30g, I wouldn't get those.

Not sure, but I would think crayfish would try to nip the goldfish at night, if they ventured into the bottom area.

trashion · 06-28-2008, 09:47 PM

Those fish need a tank upwards of 120 gallons longterm. Hope you have that! Weather loaches would go well if you have that.

**lohachata** · 06-28-2008, 10:19 PM

how about some sticklebacks...or darters...or gobies..all kinds of native fish out there..maybe some pike or musky..sunfish..bluegill

COM · 06-29-2008, 01:40 AM

Dojo loaches would work just fine.

**SueM** · 06-29-2008, 06:56 AM

And YES those crayfish will snip the fins of your Goldies

justintrask · 06-29-2008, 04:46 PM

i agree with loha. go with pike or bluegills

Ghost Knife · 07-01-2008, 11:28 AM

I have kept goldfish for a long time and since I started my present goldfish tank 6 months ago I have had much success. I keep 3 Golden Dojo Loaches and a Black Kuhli Loach along with a 5" Pleco and several fancy goldfish. The loaches don't really give off a lot of waste and clean up after the goldfish. I would go with Golden Dojo Loaches if I were you.

trashion · 07-01-2008, 11:52 PM

No fish "cleans up" after another fish, just wanted to clarify for the OP. No bottomfeeder will eat poop, they eat leftover food that hits the bottom.

Ghost Knife · 07-02-2008, 07:01 AM

I just wanted to add that Golden Dojo Loaches have a temperature range of 65-85 degrees farenheit so they are ideal with goldfish.

06-28-2008, 11:31 AM	#1
Betta splendens The frog guy. Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 16 Posts: 84	Goldfish, what bottom-dwellers may join? Yesterday I got two goldfish for my large aquarium (forget the gal. ammount, but its big enough for two Sarasa comet goldfish, and yes I know how big they get). What bottom dwellers can join them? Would crayfish harm them, or would they when the fish get bigger? I'd like to mainly stick to cold water, so corys and plecs are out. And I'd rather no catfish. I'm thinking of a spinned loach or two, as they're found in local streams, but are there any suggestions? Thanks

06-28-2008, 08:58 PM	#3
JustOneMore20 Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL Age: 22 Posts: 3,581	Those banded sharks get like feet long. They shouldn't be sold in the aquarium trade. Weather loaches are kept with Goldfish alot because they are cool water fish, but if the tank is less than 30g, I wouldn't get those. Not sure, but I would think crayfish would try to nip the goldfish at night, if they ventured into the bottom area. __________________ *Kristin* 5 Planted tanks: 55g, 40g, 29g, 20g, 5.5g

06-28-2008, 09:47 PM	#4
trashion girl anachronism Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,318	Those fish need a tank upwards of 120 gallons longterm. Hope you have that! Weather loaches would go well if you have that. __________________ current setup: 5.5 gallon low-light planted tank -nothing....thinking a mini-community. for reference: my name is Julie

06-28-2008, 10:19 PM	#5
lohachata Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cleveland,Ohio Age: 63 Posts: 542	how about some sticklebacks...or darters...or gobies..all kinds of native fish out there..maybe some pike or musky..sunfish..bluegill __________________ if we ignore nature;maybe it will go away 10 gallon..nothing but air 10 gallon...just more air 10 gallon...stale air just don't ask about the rest

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SueM Administrator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kennewick, WA. Age: 50 Posts: 1,056	And YES those crayfish will snip the fins of your Goldies __________________ Words that soak into your ears are whispered...not yelled

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06-28-2008, 08:28 PM	#2
pullins125 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Age: 19 Posts: 219	well a chinese hifin banded shark would be great depending on the tank size. like goldfish they strive on cold water. but they can get large and are kinda hard 1to find

06-29-2008, 01:40 AM	#6
COM Rebel Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 696	Dojo loaches would work just fine.

06-29-2008, 04:46 PM	#8
justintrask Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Allston, MA Age: 20 Posts: 235	i agree with loha. go with pike or bluegills

07-01-2008, 11:28 AM	#9
Ghost Knife Permanent Fishaholic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mississippi Age: 26 Posts: 183	I have kept goldfish for a long time and since I started my present goldfish tank 6 months ago I have had much success. I keep 3 Golden Dojo Loaches and a Black Kuhli Loach along with a 5" Pleco and several fancy goldfish. The loaches don't really give off a lot of waste and clean up after the goldfish. I would go with Golden Dojo Loaches if I were you. __________________ 55G (Upgrading to a 135G soon) 5 Tiger Barbs 4 Albino Cories 4 Emerald Cories 2 Rosy Barbs 2 Serpae Tetras 1 Black Ghost Knife (8") 1 Common Pleco 55G 4 Black Moors 3 Golden Dojo Loaches 2 Red Cap Orandas 1 Calico Butterfly 1 Black Kuhli Loach 1 Common Pleco 29G (For Sale) Lots of Ramshorn Snails 5 Long-Finned Zebra Danios 4 Glowlight Tetras 3 Peppered Cories 1 Clown Loach (For snail eating purposes and it's working) 1 Ghost Shrimp

07-01-2008, 11:52 PM	#10
trashion girl anachronism Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,318	No fish "cleans up" after another fish, just wanted to clarify for the OP. No bottomfeeder will eat poop, they eat leftover food that hits the bottom. __________________ current setup: 5.5 gallon low-light planted tank -nothing....thinking a mini-community. for reference: my name is Julie

07-02-2008, 07:01 AM	#11
Ghost Knife Permanent Fishaholic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mississippi Age: 26 Posts: 183	I just wanted to add that Golden Dojo Loaches have a temperature range of 65-85 degrees farenheit so they are ideal with goldfish. __________________ 55G (Upgrading to a 135G soon) 5 Tiger Barbs 4 Albino Cories 4 Emerald Cories 2 Rosy Barbs 2 Serpae Tetras 1 Black Ghost Knife (8") 1 Common Pleco 55G 4 Black Moors 3 Golden Dojo Loaches 2 Red Cap Orandas 1 Calico Butterfly 1 Black Kuhli Loach 1 Common Pleco 29G (For Sale) Lots of Ramshorn Snails 5 Long-Finned Zebra Danios 4 Glowlight Tetras 3 Peppered Cories 1 Clown Loach (For snail eating purposes and it's working) 1 Ghost Shrimp

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