Best plants for a Goldfish tank?

[NickB8951]

I just want to know what the best plants are for my goldfish tank. I currently have a little bit of java fern, but I would like to have more if possible. Is there anything else I can put in there?

[MABJ]

Goldfish uproot and eat most plants. Duckweed grows fast and is a good supplement for them!

[Mumma.of.two]

I have swords, elodea, java fern, anubias, val and a large pond lilly in my goldfish tank. They will uproot something occasionally and nibble on plants but if you supply enough greens (like broccoli and peas) they barely touch them.

[NickB8951]

Originally Posted by Mumma.of.two

I have swords, elodea, java fern, anubias, val and a large pond lilly in my goldfish tank. They will uproot something occasionally and nibble on plants but if you supply enough greens (like broccoli and peas) they barely touch them.

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Did you tie your plants to the DW or is it buried in the substrate?

[Mumma.of.two]

The java fern and anubias are tied to wood and rocks but the rest are buried.

[jlk]

Same here- I have a mess of plants and my goldies never touch them because they are well fed & receive ample greens/veggies. If they are starving, they will eat your plants.

[MABJ]

Wow good info guys!

I dislike goldies, but I heard horror stories of people trying to plant tanks and they tore up all the plants

[NickB8951]

Sounds like its worth a try! Ill post something when I set it all up.

[HooKooDooKu]

Originally Posted by NickB8951

I just want to know what the best plants are for my goldfish tank?

PLASTIC !!!

I gave up on plants in the tank when my comet started eating anubius.

[blert]

I have Wisteria, Rotala, Bacopa, H. Corymbosa, and Banana plant in mine. They take a taste every so often but they are well fed with leftover dinner veggies so they mostly leave everything alone.

[NickB8951]

Here is the new and improved tank! I tied the java ferns to the driftwood and just planted the anubius plants in the front.

[Scouser]

What size tank is that?

It looks from the fluval range (chi,edge etc)

[NickB8951]

It's a Fluval Edge 6 gal

[Scouser]

Yea thought so...

Goldfish need much larger tanks than what you have.

Minimum for fancies is 30 gals I think.

Hopefully a goldie owner will give you all the details.

But this pic may scare you to the size they can get.

[jlk]

+1
The tank & plants look very nice! I do have to agree with Scouser's advice though. 6g is much too small for even a single fancy. They realistically need a 30g. Is the pleco mentioned in your profile in with them as well? Plecos are reknowned for snacking on fancies slimecoats at night causing a host of health issues for the fancies. Just some things to consider!

[Giant Danio]

I think the rule is 20 gallons for the first goldfish and add 10 gallons for every goldfish you add. I think that's the rule but don't quote me on that.

[NickB8951]

Originally Posted by jlk

+1
The tank & plants look very nice! I do have to agree with Scouser's advice though. 6g is much too small for even a single fancy. They realistically need a 30g. Is the pleco mentioned in your profile in with them as well? Plecos are reknowned for snacking on fancies slimecoats at night causing a host of health issues for the fancies. Just some things to consider!

I am getting a larger tank where the goldfish will be relocated. For now I have been doing frequent partial water changes and monitoring the water quality closely. I appreciate the advice though. (that's why I joined this forum!) As for the pleco, It is a rubber lip(rubber nosed, bulldog) pleco. From the research that I have done, this kind of pleco is compatible with goldfish.

[jlk]

I am very glad to hear this!! Just beware that the pleco (no matter what type it is) may eventually create problems for the fancies. They are slow swimmers in comparison to the pleco & like to rest at night making them easy targets. Just keep a close eye on them for anything unusual (spots/sores/marks/nipped fins etc).

[NickB8951]

Originally Posted by jlk

I am very glad to hear this!! Just beware that the pleco (no matter what type it is) may eventually create problems for the fancies. They are slow swimmers in comparison to the pleco & like to rest at night making them easy targets. Just keep a close eye on them for anything unusual (spots/sores/marks/nipped fins etc).

I will definitely keep an eye on it!

[Scouser]

Originally Posted by NickB8951

I will definitely keep an eye on it!

You've restored some of my faith in humanity

Thank you!