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This thread is a few months old so this is no longer an issue. Thanks for the response, though. Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk

This thread is a few months old. I've since done plenty of my own research on other forums and websites. The 2 main issues with keeping angels and neons together are 1) temperature compatibility (angels need 78-80 degrees F and neons need 72-75 degrees F) 2) angels can do well with neons for...

Kokos goldfish forums and Fishlore. Seriously Fish usually has some good info. Very happy to help you!

I don't think that dojo loaches are really suited to pond life. I'd also worry about the goldfish eating them when they get larger.

Nope, I'm sorry to say that plecos are tropical fish and need temperatures of 78-80 degrees F to thrive and live a full life. Otherwise they're very susceptible to diseases and such.

It's good that you're planning to upgrade soon, but plecos and goldfish still aren't temperature compatible. Goldfish need temps under 72 degrees F and plecos need temps of 78-80 degrees F. If goldfish are kept at too high of temperatures, it will shorten their lifespan, cause them to grow...

Definitely don't add another goldfish to that tank! Are they fancies, I hope? Fancies need at least 30 gallons for the first fish and 10 gallons for each following fish. They produce a lot of waste and grow large. They also aren't temperature compatible with plecos, and plecos have been known to...

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It would really probably be best if you could rehome the goldfish. They CAN all live together but you'll be drastically shortening the goldfishes lives by keeping them at warmer temps. There's a lot of bad info on the internet about goldfish. A lot of people consider them to be the most abused...

It's not your fault you were misinformed. Perhaps you could have researched a bit before bringing them home, but the pet store misled you. You're not the first it's happened to and won't be the last. Do you have a basement that you could put a kiddy pool in perhaps? Actually, even a horse trough...

If you could upgrade them to at least a 55 or 75 gallon with a powerful filter, that would work for awhile. But eventually they'd need to be given to someone with a large tank or pond. The warmer the water, the faster they're growing.

The inch per gallon rule isn't accurate at all, unfortunately. Cories and otos need to be in groups of 6+ and I don't think your white clouds are temp compatible. Your shrimp will be fine as long as the temperature of the water in the tank and the temperature of the water you're putting in is...

It's not your fault you were given bad information. I'm sure you've just been trying to do right by your fish. For comet/commons I'd try to get them into a pond but if not you're probably looking into a 100 gallons or more. Some people put them in kiddy pool type things because this is a lot...

I agree x1000. It'll save you a lot of headaches to start out with the largest tank you can afford. This will also give you a lot more stocking options. 40B or 55 are good sizes if you have the money and space.

I would suggest 30-40% water changes weekly. Siphon the gravel while you're removing the water. Only change your filter pads if they're falling apart. Most of your beneficial bacteria live in these, so when you throw them away you're throwing away your cycle. If the pads are dirty you can swish...