![]() River rock is a good one, anything smooth, I have had some females get very injured by spawning on rocks with even the slightest edge, smoothed river rock is great. They sell them by the individual so you can see which one you are ordering before you place the order. Plus they have great customer services so if you did have a problem you can fall back on that but luckily I had no issues at all. Since you are looking for ranchu/oranda I highly recommend King Koi Goldfish, I have personally ordered two Ranchu from there, they were exactly as photoed and very healthy, shipped fantastic. I have only ordered goldfish from 3 online vendors. Snails are a favorite tank mate of mine as well, goldfish eat the baby pest snails so adding all of them are great options because they will never overtake the tank, Japanese trap door and mystery snails are other great tank mates for goldfish. Goldfish can have a few tank mates, Hillstream loaches, Dojo Loaches(NEED A LID) bamboo shrimp all are great tank mates, I would recommend waiting to get the bamboo shrimp and Hillstream loaches until your tank has been established for at least 6 months otherwise they likely will not do well. Java ferns and Anubias are very durable and the goldfish will not eat them, so they are great for your middle and front of the tank plants, elodea should only be in the back. I highly recommend Elodea if it is legal in your state, goldfish can munch on it and it grows quickly and is a good water filter, plus they will lay eggs on it (helps if you want to breed any, if you don't it at least helps get the eggs out to prevent egg bound females) What you are looking to do is absolutely achievable. I wish I had the photos to post but I do not on this computer, I have many fancy goldfish set ups, its pretty much all I like. Awesome rocks for scaping! Used a few in recent set ups. We recently ordered a bunch of large Mexican Beach pebbles. ![]() Smooth rocks are on my hardscape list, and I'm not sure if driftwood is worth the risk. Maybe I'll try some bigger Bolbitis! I have a mini one that's settled nicely in my tank, and I like the look of it better than my Java Fern (which is finally starting to look good after 3 months in the tank). I'll add water wisteria to my planning list, too. I was hoping to get some red root floaters or something else floating for them to nibble on and 'control' the growth up top. I have water lettuce in one of my tanks right now and it's exploding. Goldfish have the exact temperament and goofiness I want in a peaceful, pretty tank, and I figure a bigger tank and conservative goldfish stocking for the size will ensure ease of care and let me enjoy them. I got into this hobby to occupy myself and help out my lifelong anxiety troubles, and sometimes I take a hit more often than I relax. My husband had to work on me to convince me to want goldfish for our next tank, and I have to admit, I'm pretty sure he's spot-on. Look at them!!! I love this! And I have no doubt it'll be my favorite tank. We found that water lettuce make them act funny, and that they'd leave enough wisteria alone that it could produce a bushy backdrop. We shoehorned in some young fancy goldfish into a tank too small for them for a while. I think that if you do this right, it will easily be your favorite tank. Most sources say to research a goldfish breeder, but I think I'd definitely have to order online because I can't find many within reasonable driving distance. ![]() Who has experience with fancy goldfish? What works for you, and what plants/hardscape/substrate should I consider with these cute guys? Some enthusiasts advocate a species-only goldfish tank, some say you can add a few other tankmates in with them. I'll probably throw in mystery and nerite snails, maybe some bamboo shrimp (fully grown ideally), but the goldfish will be the main focus. I'm thinking 3 or 4 fancy goldfish, pool filter sand bottom (or bare?), and an Attempt at some tough, sturdy plants. I'd love some adorable orandas and ranchus for my tank (I am not interested in telescoping eyes or bubble eye goldfish), and I'm debating whether to add hillstream or dojo loaches for the bottom. I am absolutely dreaming of starting a 75 or 90 gallon goldfish tank for our next aquarium project, and luckily, my husband is completely on board.
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