Goldfish and Plants

[fastfly48]

Hi ive just bought a small 20 litre aquarium and was hoping to plant it heavily and then put in one or two goldfish. The problem is everyone has a different opinion as to whether plants and goldfish go together? Do they mix is it a bad idea or are some species okay. Any help is much appreciated.

 

[hashbaz]

Some plants will do OK with goldfish. You want tough plants with strong roots or floating plants. Goldfish like to dig and will uproot most plants - but it is definitely possible to mix the two successfully.

PS a goldfish will outgrow a 20 litre tank quite quickly.

 

[theotheragentm]

The tank will be too small for goldfish very quickly. Minnows might be a better choice there. Java Moss, once it takes hold should grow fast enough, but it is quite invasive if not maintained.

 

[Zagz]

Goldfish when they get larger are likely to pull up the plants, or eat them. I've never had any luck with any plants and my goldies. For 2 goldfish you should plan on 75-100L tank.

 

[hc8719]

For 2 goldfish you should plan on 75-100L tank.

wait, isn't a 100L tank only like 25 gallons? i've kept goldfish, they do not grow to the size of their aquarium, and in a few months, when the fish are 5" each, if that doesn't scare you, than the rate of which they can cloud a tank will

please consider smaller fish, personally, 5 gallons is really cutting it for even 5-6 neons

 

[Zagz]

Most people recommend 10 gal per goldfish. Some recommend 20 gals first fish 10 each additional. Common goldies might grow to 5" in a few months but fancy goldies will not grow to 5" in a few months. If the tank is regular or long and not high, the fish will be fine. Filtration in a goldie tank is important. I filter my goldfish tank to turn water 20x.

20L for goldfish will rapidly become too small, even for fancy goldfish.