Quick question

[Whatfish]

Can I keep 3week old bristlenoes fry in the same grow out tank with 3day old free swimming goldfish ??

 

[PheonixKingZ]

I see no reason why not. The plecos are to big for the goldfish to eat And the plecos don’t eat fish. (Unless they are dead)

Is the tank heated?

 

[Whatfish]

Will they not hurt fish by swimming in to them and yes the tank is heated it's at 20c to help the goldfish grow

 

[PheonixKingZ]

How big is the tank?

3 week old BNP are very small, they shouldn’t...

 

[Whatfish]

It's about 3ft long 1ft wide but only filled half way and the plecos ain't that big but there massive compared to the newly hatched goldfish eggs

 

[PheonixKingZ]

Then they should be good. Congrats on the new fry.

 

[Whatfish]

You sure they will be fine ?

 

[PheonixKingZ]

How big is the tub? (In gallons)

 

[Whatfish]

20gallon but only got it half full so 10 gallon

 

[mcordelia]

I wonder if it would make sense to put the goldfish fry in some netting / put up a net tank divider until they're a bit bigger and can fend for themselves. I think the only concern would be that the plecos eat them if they're not fast enough, not in the sense that they would hunt them purposefully, but if the goldfish fry end up in the way somehow...? Though I guess the fry would have to be on their way out if they couldn't get away from a plec... I'm no expert on this but I have a feeling that you should be ok, but if you're concerned you can always set up some kind of net or divider.

 

[Whatfish]

I was hoping the plecos would help keep the bottom of the tank free of uneaten food

 

[PheonixKingZ]

I was hoping the plecos would help keep the bottom of the tank free of uneaten food

They may eat the food, but they will create a lot of waste as well.