Goldfish In A Tropical Tank?

[chigwellhammer]

Is this possible to put 2 goldfish in a tropical tank with guppies and mollies?

My girlfriend has these goldfish currently in a bowel type tank and she has had them for 2 years and do quite well, But what would happen if they was placed into the tropical tank?

Thanks!

 

[Yanks15]

I had both at the same time years ago. I was advised not to put them together. Goldfish are a relatively cold water fish that are pretty "messy". Tropicals prefer a warmer setting. Chances are the goldfish would starve the others as they eat a ton all the time. (my experience) Other tthan that, I'm sure there are more experienced people here that can give you other reasons for or against.

 

[Bri]

i have had a black moor in my tropical tank for about six months now. in my experience they will eat a lot more due to their increased metabolism. It is also i am told will reduce their lifespan. It is also very true that their waste in the tank increases greatly. My black moor adds loads to the waste of my tank and i have to do a lot of work to keep up with him. I would worry with two goldfish in the tank,one is enough hard work for me. I also only have experience with my black moor so my experience only goes that far. best of luck..

 

[chigwellhammer]

Thanks for the advice guys, We will have a think on it

 

[fluttermoth]

They might also get too large for your tank (although, of course, it'll be ten times better than being stuck in a bowl) depending on what kind of goldies they are, leaving you overstocked and they might eat your guppies.

If they're single tailed goldfish, they really need to go into a pond; if they're fancy, twin tailed goldies they ought to have a 100/120l tank, on their own.

 

[Cupster]

I used to add goldfish to new setups as they such a messy bunch.

 

[zain611]

I did hear that goldfish do more waste when they are in warm water also they might eat the guppie and im think if i should put my guppy fry in the main tank