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	Good Goldfish Plant?
Cichlid Kid Fish Addict Posts: 553 Kudos: 285 Votes: 34 Registered: 22-May-2004	what would be a low light to low-medium light for a goldfish tank, that the gold fish may not eat or just pick at here and there.it needs to be for a beginner(my girlfriend) and be somewhat hardy.shes fairly good with aquariums and she has only had the tank 10 months but understands the nitrogen cycle and how much and how often to take water out.the plant doesnt have to be for a beginniner persay but needs to be somewhat hardy.
Posted 07-Jan-2009 03:04
riri1 Fish Addict Posts: 537 Kudos: 435 Votes: 44 Registered: 04-Mar-2005	well mist gold fish will tare them apart..... but im not a big plant or gold fish person.
Posted 07-Jan-2009 04:54
Cichlid Kid Fish Addict Posts: 553 Kudos: 285 Votes: 34 Registered: 22-May-2004	yes i know this because they are fairly herbivorious fish, i just didnt know if there may be a plant that would be good for my gf that they dislike, as there are some olants they shy away from.
Posted 07-Jan-2009 04:57
Callatya Moderator The girl's got crabs! Posts: 9662 Kudos: 5261 Registered: 16-Sep-2001	Try anubias or java fern. Either that, or go for something fast growing that is cheap to replace (if she can manage water quality) like elodea, val, or something like that. For animals, the entire universe has been neatly divided into things to (a) mate with, (b) eat, (c) run away from, and (d) rocks. - Terry Pratchett
Posted 07-Jan-2009 05:02
Cichlid Kid Fish Addict Posts: 553 Kudos: 285 Votes: 34 Registered: 22-May-2004	ok thanks, actualy i was thinking both anubias and java fern.but will the goldfish pick ate these?
Posted 07-Jan-2009 05:56
Callatya Moderator The girl's got crabs! Posts: 9662 Kudos: 5261 Registered: 16-Sep-2001	It is possible, but they'll find the anubias tough going. Have you considered adding floating plants that they can just munch on? Something like duckweed maybe? For animals, the entire universe has been neatly divided into things to (a) mate with, (b) eat, (c) run away from, and (d) rocks. - Terry Pratchett
Posted 07-Jan-2009 07:06
FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002	Hi, Goldfish love plants. They are not a tropical fish and prefer cooler water that the tropicals that we keep. You will want to keep plants that prefer the cooler water as well. Anacharis is an outstanding oxygenator and will soak up the nitrate from the water as it grows. On top of that, the fish love to eat it. Frank -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<--
Posted 07-Jan-2009 09:24
Cichlid Kid Fish Addict Posts: 553 Kudos: 285 Votes: 34 Registered: 22-May-2004	ok thank you very much.is anacharis easy to keep, and will it grow fast enough that the fish want have it decimated?
Posted 07-Jan-2009 20:29
FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002	Hi, Depending upon your light and the conditions in the tank, it could grow like a weed. Some swear that if they watch it, they can actually see it growing. Frank -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<--
Posted 08-Jan-2009 02:37
Cichlid Kid Fish Addict Posts: 553 Kudos: 285 Votes: 34 Registered: 22-May-2004	ok good.also how about anacharis in a tropical tank. it sounds like a good plant and possibly a good addition, that is if its not only just or coldwater and can be in warmer waters.
Posted 08-Jan-2009 03:33
FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002	Hi, The plant is essentially a cool/cold water plant. Too high a temperature, and the plant will turn to mush. Frank -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<--
Posted 08-Jan-2009 09:04
Cichlid Kid Fish Addict Posts: 553 Kudos: 285 Votes: 34 Registered: 22-May-2004	ok thank you.saves me a waste in the tropical tank.
Posted 08-Jan-2009 17:04
FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002	"what would be a low light to low-medium light for a goldfish tank" Goldfish are not tropical fish and should be kept at lower temperatures. The plant is a perfect match for their tank. Frank -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<--
Posted 08-Jan-2009 21:04
Kellyjhw Big Fish My bubble... Posts: 405 Kudos: 217 Votes: 471 Registered: 22-Nov-2008	It depends on how warm your tropical tank is. I have some in mine but my temp is about 76 degrees and they grow like weeds. TTFN --->Ta-Ta-For-Now Kelly ;o}
Posted 08-Jan-2009 23:19


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