CheckMyFishTankFantail Goldfish care
Carassius auratus · Freshwater · Beginner level care
A round bodied goldfish with a double tail that is a bit hardier than most fancy kinds.
Feeding
Twice a day. Only what they finish in about 2 minutes, since goldfish always beg for more. Goldfish pellets, blanched vegetables, occasional protein.
Has long fins that fin nippers target.
Good tank mates
Fish that pass every check with Fantail Goldfish in a 80 gallon tank: same water, overlapping temperature, nobody gets eaten and no bullies.
Do not mix with
- Pearl Gourami: Pearl Gourami and Fantail Goldfish need different water temperatures.
- Moonlight Gourami: Moonlight Gourami and Fantail Goldfish need different water temperatures.
- German Blue Ram: German Blue Ram and Fantail Goldfish need different water temperatures.
- Discus: Discus and Fantail Goldfish need different water temperatures.
- Convict Cichlid: Convict Cichlid is aggressive and will bully peaceful Fantail Goldfish.
- Jack Dempsey: Jack Dempsey is aggressive and will bully peaceful Fantail Goldfish.
- Green Terror: Green Terror is aggressive and will bully peaceful Fantail Goldfish.
- Red Zebra Cichlid: Red Zebra Cichlid is aggressive and will bully peaceful Fantail Goldfish.
Questions
What size tank does a Fantail Goldfish need?
At least 40 gallons. Adults grow to about 8 inches, so plan for the adult size, not the size at the store.
What temperature does a Fantail Goldfish like?
65 to 76 degrees Fahrenheit, with a pH of about 6.5 to 8. A steady temperature matters more than hitting one exact number.
How many Fantail Goldfish should I keep together?
One is fine, and they can also live in small groups if the tank is big enough.
What do Fantail Goldfish eat?
Goldfish pellets, blanched vegetables, occasional protein. Feed twice a day: only what they finish in about 2 minutes, since goldfish always beg for more.
Sources
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