Common Goldfish Tank Mates: Best & Worst
Good tank mates for a Common Goldfish share its water (60-74°F, pH 7-8.4), suit its peaceful temperament, and are the wrong size to eat it or be eaten.
Best tank mates
Cardinal Tetra
Compatible · 40 gal+
Guppy
Compatible · 40 gal+
Platy
Compatible · 40 gal+
Molly
Compatible · 40 gal+
Swordtail
Compatible · 40 gal+
Dwarf Gourami
Compatible · 40 gal+
Honey Gourami
Compatible · 40 gal+
Bolivian Ram
Compatible · 40 gal+
Bronze Corydoras
Compatible · 40 gal+
Panda Corydoras
Compatible · 40 gal+
Bristlenose Pleco
Compatible · 40 gal+
Zebra Danio
Compatible · 40 gal+
Avoid these
Betta (male)
Not recommended
Pearl Gourami
Not recommended
Angelfish
Not recommended
Discus
Not recommended
German Blue Ram
Not recommended
Apistogramma
Not recommended
Kribensis
Not recommended
Chili Rasbora
Not recommended
Frequently asked questions
What can live with a Common Goldfish?
Cardinal Tetra, Guppy, Platy, Molly, Swordtail and similar peaceful species.
What should not be kept with a Common Goldfish?
Betta (male), Pearl Gourami, Angelfish, Discus and other incompatible species.
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