Goldfish and BN - Aquarium Advice

scarf · 11-02-2005, 10:29 PM

Hi,

I just wanted to ask, has any1 here ever had problems with a BN in a goldfish tank? (ie attacking the GF or vice versa) I need a bit of algae control and I wanted to purchase an algae eater to assist.

Ever since I put in a sailfin into my GF tank and it started sucking on my now passed away ryukin, I've been very reluctant to put any tankmates with them. Though, the algae problem isn't going well atm that even my goldfish have a go at eating it sometimes ... lol.

Thanks

rich311k · 11-02-2005, 11:17 PM

Why not figure out where the algae is coming from? How much light do you have and how long?

**Zagz** · 11-02-2005, 11:21 PM

See my post below, this post was a mistake between 2 threads.

**Fishyfanatic** · 11-02-2005, 11:35 PM

Yes but the question is about the Goldfish and Pleco together. Since goldfish are slower moving fish, you may have issues with the pleco "latching" onto the goldfish. I would do as Rich suggested and try to find the root of the algae issue.

**Zagz** · 11-02-2005, 11:37 PM

I was reading 2 threads at one time and got them mixed up. I only have a common pleco in a goldfish tank.

scarf · 11-02-2005, 11:37 PM

Indirect sunlight, 4 [acronym:5b1600df49="Watts Per Gallon"]wpg[/acronym:5b1600df49], 10-12 hour sessions, can't mechanically remove all of it and remaining parts will grow again...

rich311k · 11-02-2005, 11:39 PM

Are you injecting co2? What are your test levels plus phosphates?

scarf · 11-03-2005, 12:28 AM

Yes, and I'll post them up tonight after work ...

lyquidphyre · 11-03-2005, 12:33 AM

The goldfish that is my avatar was tragically and painfully killed by my pleco. It broke my heart. I wouldn't suggest putting a pleco in there.. just because of the damage they can do if they attach themselves to your goldfish (which they will try and do)

scarf · 11-03-2005, 12:38 AM

I share your pain lyquidphyre. My first post on this threat I also mentioned that my goldfish was killed by a sailfin pleco.

Some people have assured me that BN are fine with goldfish but I wanted to listen to more people as I didn't want a repeat of my ryukin's death.

11-02-2005, 10:29 PM	#1
scarf Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: May 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 131	Goldfish and BN Hi, I just wanted to ask, has any1 here ever had problems with a BN in a goldfish tank? (ie attacking the GF or vice versa) I need a bit of algae control and I wanted to purchase an algae eater to assist. Ever since I put in a sailfin into my GF tank and it started sucking on my now passed away ryukin, I've been very reluctant to put any tankmates with them. Though, the algae problem isn't going well atm that even my goldfish have a go at eating it sometimes ... lol. Thanks __________________ 3g: 1 Betta 9g: 5 cardinal tetras, 1 Female Betta, 1 Sailfin Pleco 20g planted (96W): 1 Shubunkin, 1 Telescope

11-02-2005, 11:35 PM	#4
Fishyfanatic Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,303 Images: 15	Yes but the question is about the Goldfish and Pleco together. Since goldfish are slower moving fish, you may have issues with the pleco "latching" onto the goldfish. I would do as Rich suggested and try to find the root of the algae issue. __________________ Vote for Aquarium Advice 10 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 29 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 150 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid

11-02-2005, 11:37 PM	#6
scarf Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: May 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 131	Indirect sunlight, 4 [acronym:5b1600df49="Watts Per Gallon"]wpg[/acronym:5b1600df49], 10-12 hour sessions, can't mechanically remove all of it and remaining parts will grow again... __________________ 3g: 1 Betta 9g: 5 cardinal tetras, 1 Female Betta, 1 Sailfin Pleco 20g planted (96W): 1 Shubunkin, 1 Telescope

11-03-2005, 12:28 AM	#8
scarf Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: May 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 131	Yes, and I'll post them up tonight after work ... __________________ 3g: 1 Betta 9g: 5 cardinal tetras, 1 Female Betta, 1 Sailfin Pleco 20g planted (96W): 1 Shubunkin, 1 Telescope

11-03-2005, 12:33 AM	#9
lyquidphyre Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: McKinney, Tx Posts: 2,860 Images: 21	The goldfish that is my avatar was tragically and painfully killed by my pleco. It broke my heart. I wouldn't suggest putting a pleco in there.. just because of the damage they can do if they attach themselves to your goldfish (which they will try and do) __________________ Have cats? Check out AA's sister site designed for our feline friends

11-02-2005, 11:17 PM	#2
rich311k Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 8,972 Images: 35	Why not figure out where the algae is coming from? How much light do you have and how long?

11-02-2005, 11:39 PM	#7
rich311k Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 8,972 Images: 35	Are you injecting co2? What are your test levels plus phosphates?

11-03-2005, 12:38 AM	#10
scarf Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: May 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 131	I share your pain lyquidphyre. My first post on this threat I also mentioned that my goldfish was killed by a sailfin pleco. Some people have assured me that BN are fine with goldfish but I wanted to listen to more people as I didn't want a repeat of my ryukin's death. __________________ 3g: 1 Betta 9g: 5 cardinal tetras, 1 Female Betta, 1 Sailfin Pleco 20g planted (96W): 1 Shubunkin, 1 Telescope

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