Sand + Substrate

[Platiesareawesome]

Hello! I was wondering what the best substrate is for goldfish. I would like to use this substrate if possible: http://www.seachem.com/Products/product_pages/FlouriteBlack.html

Thank you!

(Sorry about the title, I accidentally posted this thread before it was finished, so it's out of context).

 

[Brian_Nano12g]

Capped or separated for decor (scape) purposes?

 

[Goldfish loach boy]

If you put it together, eventually the sand will go under the gravel

 

[Platiesareawesome]

Capped or separated for decor (scape) purposes?

If you put it together, eventually the sand will go under the gravel

Sorry guys. I posted this thread accidentally before I finished typing it. I edited the question, so now it's complete. The title is still out of context, though.

 

[Goldfish loach boy]

Sure, if you want to that'll be fine

 

[Brian_Nano12g]

Isn't it, planted tanks and goldfish don't usually coincide together? I thought goldfish like to eat/destroy plants?

Anyway...I'd go with eco complete before I'd go with flourite.

 

[Platiesareawesome]

Isn't it, planted tanks and goldfish don't usually coincide together? I thought goldfish like to eat/destroy plants?

Anyway...I'd go with eco complete before I'd go with flourite.

I've heard it's kind of hit or miss with goldfish eating plants. So, will sand work?

 

[marsh]

I am in this boat as well with my next tank I have planned... What exactly are "coldwater plants"?

I heard that the goldies will "scatter dust" and delicate plant leaves get covered and wilt away... Is this accurate?

 

[Goldfish loach boy]

I had anacharis with a black moor and had no problems

 

[Platiesareawesome]

Also, will a sponge pre filter keep sand out of the filter?

 

[Rivercats]

I just recently sent the grandkids 8+ inch fancy goldfish home that I kept for years. Goldfish will do very well with a plain sand substrate. I actually had them in planted tanks with Eco Complete as my substrate. They need a fine, not sharp substrate because you need to feed goldies sinking pellets as eating from the surface makes them swallow too much air which can lead to swim bladder issues, which fancy goldfish are prone to anyway. So when they forage for the pellets in the substrate they actually pick up substrate and sift through it spitting out the substrate and eating the food.

As for plants if you feed your goldies a diet rich in veggies and some fruits they tend to leave plants alone, well to a point. Good plants to use with Goldies are Anubias, Java Ferns, Swords, and Crypts. Here's a nice example of a members GF tank... http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f70/new-pics-of-my-90-gallon-goldfish-266061.html.